Rimas Publishing’s Emilio Morales Joins EMPIRE Publishing

EMPIRE Publishing has brought on Emilio Morales as its new Senior Vice President, Business Development for Latin America (LATAM). Morales joins the San Francisco-based independent label and entertainment company from RIMAS Publishing, the publishing arm of RIMAS Entertainment, the largest independent label in LATAM.

The details:

• Morales will remain based in Puerto Rico and focus on building relationships with songwriters and producers in the region.

Background:

• Morales expanded RIMAS’s publishing roster from 40 to 150 writers and producers.

• The roster includes Bad Bunny, Eladio Carrión, Mora, and Súbelo NEO, with clients hailing from Puerto Rico, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic.

• Morales worked on sync and brand deals with Netflix, HBO, and Amazon.

• He also oversaw the launch of RIMAS Publishing Girls, which focuses on women artists in LATAM.

What they said:

• Vinny Kumar, President of EMPIRE Publishing: “Emilio has built an incredible reputation across the music industry through his experience, relationships, and understanding of the publishing business. He shares our vision for where the industry is headed, and we’re excited to have him leading our efforts in Latin America as we continue to grow EMPIRE Publishing.”

• Morales: “I’m incredibly proud to join the EMPIRE Publishing team. Long before coming on board, I was a fan of their work and the global impact they’ve made. EMPIRE Publishing's commitment to independence, excellence, and an artist-first ethos aligns perfectly with my own approach. Leveraging our global tech capabilities and incredible teams worldwide, we are positioned to unlock unprecedented opportunities and strategic partnerships for Latin America's top creators and industry leaders.”