Ricardo Arjona, the Guatemalan singer/songwriter who has defined Latin music for both his signature narrative-infused songwriting and his long history of sold-out tours, has signed an exclusive worldwide distribution deal with Interscope Capitol Labels Group.
Under the new deal — signed through his record label, Metamorfosis, which he created in 2011 — Arjona's massive catalog of nearly 300 songs, plus his future releases, will fall under Interscope Capitol Labels Group. Bulletin board can reveal. Likewise, Arjona will now be part of the company's roster.
Arjona's move to Interscope Capitol follows a partnership with Sony Music, which has been his longtime record label and most recently distributed him, and Warner Music.
The partnership with Interscope Capitol will begin with Arjona's new studio album, SECOit is expected to be released in early 2025. The album was written during a difficult time for Arjona, when he was confined to a wheelchair after a back injury at the end of his tour last December and thought he would no longer be able to perform.
During this period, he wrote “Todo termina”, (Everything ends). The song is one of three singles from SECO which will be released in November; the other two are “Despacio que hay prisa” and “Todo termina”. Plans call for two more singles to be released in December, before Arjona kicks off 2025 with a SECO residence in New York and native Guatemala.
Arjona, whose chart history dates back 30 years, since 1994, has placed five No. 1s and 18 top 10s on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart. His last chart entry was in 2016. On Top Latin Albums, he has placed five No. 1s and 15 top 10s. His latest album, released in 2022, peaked at No. 46 on the chart.
But Arjona's musical output continues to be prolific and his touring record continues to be outstanding. Last year alone, he reached No. 11 on Billboard's year-end tour chart, selling 224,341 tickets and grossing $27.3 million, according to Billboard Boxscore. It is currently the No. 15 highest-grossing Latin tour of all time, according to Boxscore.
“I speak for the entire Metamorphosis team when I say that we are deeply motivated and deeply appreciative of working with Interscope Capitol Labels Group,” he comments. Ricardo Arzona Torreswho is Arjona's son and runs Metamorfosi. “This resilient group not only showcases a curated and dynamic lineup of artists, but truly understands their vision.”
“We are incredibly honored to welcome Ricardo Arjona to the Interscope Capitol family. As one of the most iconic artists in the Spanish-speaking world, Ricardo has shaped the musical landscape in ways that transcend generations. We are committed to promoting his legendary catalog while working with him on the exciting projects he has in the pipeline,” he said. Nir Serousi, executive vice president of Interscope Capitol Labels Group;
“This partnership is not just a milestone – it's a testament to our commitment to art, passion and pushing boundaries,” he added. Jose KentenoVice President of Interscope Capitol Labels Group in Miami. “Ricardo Arjona's music weaves deep connections between people, and together, we aim to amplify that reach,” he added.
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