Sony Music Publishing won Pop/Latin Rhythm Publisher of the Year at
SESAC's
Latina Music Awards, earning its ninth consecutive trophy in the category. The event took place on 6/26 at the
Beverly Hills Hotel.
SMP songwriters were among the evening’s top winners, with
Manuel Turizo and
Julian Turizo crowned Pop/Latin Rhythm Songwriter of the Year in recognition of their work on hits like “El Merengue” by Manuel Turizo and
Marshmello, which was named Pop/Latin Rhythm Song of the Year.
Edén Muñoz, who won multiple awards for top-performing tracks like “Como Quieras Quiero,” and
Nicky Jam and
Lenny Tavárez, honored for “Calor” and
Maluma’s “Coco Loco,” to name two, were also among the SMP honorees Wednesday evening.
Pictured above celebrating Sony's wins are: (l-r) SESAC's
Celeste Zendejas, SMP's
Monica Jordan,
Fred Vilchez and
Amy Roland, SESAC's
Sam Kling, SMP CEO, Latin America & U.S. Latin
Jorge Mejia, SMP's
Yendi Rodriguez and
Aireen Hevia, SESAC's
Scott Jungmichael and SMP's
Margit Klein and
Veronica Vaccarezza.