Sony Music Publishing Latin has renewed its longstanding deal with award magnet Edgar Barrera, who’s been with the company since 2014.

The re-upping, negotiated by attorney Brian Alvarez, comes on the heels of this year’s Latin Grammy nominations, which found Barrera leading the pack of nominees for the second year in a row, with a total of nine nominations in top categories.

SMP President & CEO, Latin America and U.S. Latin Jorge Mejia (pictured, right, with Barrera) said, “Edgar is one of the most hardworking, versatile, talented, and smart songwriters I’ve had the pleasure to work with, period. We are beyond honored to be part of his team and can’t wait to see what’s next.”

Upon renewing, Barrera said, “I am very grateful and excited to extend my relationship with Sony Music Publishing, to start a new chapter on a journey that started 10 years ago. Jorge and Jon [Platt] have always supported all my crazy ideas and given me a safe space to continue growing as a writer and music executive.”

The Miami-based Barrera’s list of credits includes Maluma, Camila Cabello, Ariana Grande, Yandel, Shakira, KAROL G and Selena Gomez. Among his most recent successes are KAROL G’s “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” “Por Que Sera” by Grupo Frontera and Maluma and Maluma’s “Segun Quien” f. Carin Leon.

Last year, Barrera also broke records by becoming the most nominated artist at the 2023 Latin GRAMMYs and took home three awards, including Songwriter of the Year and Producer of the Year. Additionally, he was named BMI’s 2023 Regional Mexican Songwriter of the Year and was a recipient of BMI’s Latin Impact Award.

Range Music Publishing has partnered with UMPG for an exclusive global administration deal that expands Range Media Partners’ existing relationships with UMG’s Capitol Music Group and Virgin Music Group.

The announcement follows Sean Cook (whom Range co-publishes with Warner Chappell) crushing his 10th consecutive week at #1 with Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)." In addition to Cook, Range Publishing's roster includes Geoff Warburton, Grant Averill, Tyler Dopps, Two Fresh, Luke Niccoli, Simon Oscroft and Rudey, the latter six of whom will come into the deal with UMPG.

Range Music Publishing is helmed by Casey Robison alongside VP A&R Publishing Sam Drake, Director of A&R/Artist Manager Federico Morris and A&R Coordinator Megan Simon with support from Managing Partners Matt Graham, Jack Minihan and Tyler Henry, among others.

“In the short time Range has focused on publishing, they have already made a strong impact in the marketplace," UMPG EVP/Co-Head of A&R Jennifer Knoepfle said. "Casey, Sam, Matt and team have a great ethos and vision and we are happy to be their admin partner on current and future endeavors.”

Range Music represents Jack Harlow, Cordae, Shaboozey, Tanya Tucker and PARTYNEXTDOOR, among many others. The only range we have is from the kitchen to the couch.

Sony Music Publishing's hot streak continued at the 2024 SESAC Music Awards, where the company was named Publisher of the Year for a third straight year.

Jack Harlow also took home Songwriter of the Year for the fourth consecutive time at the event, which was held 9/17 in Los Angeles. The Range-repped rapper also won Song of the Year for "Lovin on Me."

“We are thrilled to be recognized as Publisher of the Year for the third year in a row, and to celebrate the incredible achievements of SMP songwriters," SMP EVP, Head of A&R Walter Jones said. "This award would not be possible without our songwriters, who keep us all going. I want to thank our hard-working team, and SESAC for this important honor. Congratulations, everyone!”

SMP songwriters also took home honors for such songs as “Good Good” by Usher and Summer Walker; “3D” by Jung Kook and Harlow; “Not the 1975” by The Kooks; and SZA’s “Used," while writers Dahi, Knox Morris, Melvin Hough and Rivelino Woulter were also recognized.

Seen above in all their glory are SESAC’s Sam Kling, SESAC’s Diana Akin Scarfo, SMP’s Ari Gelaw, Jones, SMP’s Adam Ikner, SMP’s Mya Hansen, SMP’s Lauren Munroe, SESAC’s Scott Jungmichel and SESAC’s Mario Prins.