Peermusic Promotes Julio Bagué and Lalo Molina, Strengthening Leadership in Latin Music Division

Peermusic has promoted Julio Bagué to senior vp of A&R, U.S.

Latin, and Lalo Molina to director of A&R, Mexico, the independent music publisher announced Friday (Oct.

16).

Bagué, who will be based in Miami, reports to Elizabeth Rodda , president of U.S.

Latin, Latin America and global society relations.

Molina will continue working from Peermusic’s Mexico City office and report to Viridiana González , general manager of Peermusic Mexico.

“In these promotions, we recognize Julio and Lalo’s outstanding efforts for our Latin songwriters, and we continue to provide the best executive talent in service to our writers,” Rodda said in a statement.

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Latin and Puerto Rico rosters through signings, catalog acquisitions, creative development and synchronization opportunities.

His roster work has included Chayanne, Prince Royce, Víctor Manuelle, De La Ghetto, Luis Enrique, Jorge Luis Chacín, Florentino Primera, Genio La Musa, ChocQuibTown, Alejo, Christian Alicea and Erre, among others.

Rodda adds, “Julio has contributed tremendously to the growth of our U.S. and Puerto Rico Latin rosters.

He has steadfastly proven his unique ability to form creative strategies, launch careers and create synchronization opportunities for our Latin songwriters in the global music market.” Bagué has been involved in the acquisition of catalogs like Gilberto Santa Rosa’s PMC and Alejandro Jaén’s Ventura Music, while overseeing publishing matters in Puerto Rico and negotiating mechanical, synchronization and sample licensing agreements.

“As an independent company built around songwriters, Peermusic has always felt like family, and I am grateful to our leadership for their trust and support,” Bagué said in a statement.

“It is such an exciting time for Latin music, and I look forward to continuing to champion our writers, producers and artists in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and helping our music reach even greater heights around the world.” In addition to his publishing career, he is a multi-Latin Grammy-winning producer and arranger who has worked with artists including Jon Secada, Luis Enrique, C4 Trío, Eddie Palmieri and Melina León.