Gerardo Mejía Promoted to Senior Lead of Latin Music at UnitedMasters
Written by djfrosty on November 19, 2024
UnitedMasters has announced the promotion of music industry veteran Gerardo Mejía to the newly created position of senior lead of Latin music. This advancement recognizes Mejía’s significant contributions to the company’s growth and influence in Latin music.
Mejía, previously serving as an A&R at UnitedMasters, has been instrumental in expanding the company’s reach within the Spanish-language genre, boasting several achievements including discovering and signing 2024 breakout Latin superstar FloyyMenor, a teenaged rapper from Chile.
“UnitedMasters has really granted me the runway and latitude to follow my instincts and seek out artists who are unconventional, yet undeniable,” said Mejía in a press release. “They’ve given me the utmost trust, and it’s been incredible to continue my journey here. I’m very thankful and excited for what the future holds. The sky is most definitely the limit.”
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Under his guidance, FloyyMenor’s viral hit “Gata Only,” featuring Chris MJ, put Chilean reggaetón on the global map. Additionally, it won the Billboard Latin Music Award for Global 200 Latin Song of the Year and held the No. 1 spot on the Hot Latin Songs chart for 14 consecutive weeks, marking a historic achievement as Floyymenor and Chris MJ became the first Chileans in 25 years to top this list.
“Gerardo lives and breathes music. He has been a major force in the explosion of Latin music globally,” said UnitedMasters founder/CEO, Steve Stoute, in a press release. “He has an impeccable ear for talent and a knack for artist development while empowering his artists to exceed their potential time and time again. It’s a pleasure to announce this much-deserved promotion.”
UnitedMasters vp of music/head of A&R, Mike Weiss added, “We are incredibly proud to be promoting Gerardo to this role. Gerardo has continued to reinvent himself while discovering star artists for many years. This success did not happen overnight, and we can’t wait for the future in our Latin Music business.”
As Mejía steps into his new position, he carries a robust record of multi-industry achievements. He first gained international attention as a young Ecuadorian immigrant turned U.S. pop sensation with his 1990 hit “Rico Suave.” The track not only charted impressively—peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 2 on Hot Rap Songs, and No. 12 on Dance Singles Sales—but also played a pivotal role in ushering Latin music into the U.S. mainstream. Transitioning from Latin pop performer to Latin Power Player, Mejía’s strategic roles in artist development and A&R at major labels have continually shaped the evolving landscape of the music industry.
His tenure at Interscope Records was marked by facilitating Enrique Iglesias’ U.S. breakthrough, and he further impacted Latin’s growth by fostering the reggaeton movement during his time at Univision Records. Transitioning seamlessly into entrepreneurship, he also launched Rico Suave Coffee, intertwining his music and business acumen. This breadth of experience underscores his ability to shape the future of Latin music at UnitedMasters with a strategic and innovative approach.
Read our previous profile of Gerardo Mejía here.