Bad Bunny brought a semi-truck, a backing band, and scores of dancers to FTX Arena in Miami, but he doesn't need much more than a microphone to have the audience in his thrall.
Warner Chappell Music has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with rising producer MAG (real name: Marcos Borrero),
Billboard learned this week. MAG, short for “magnificent,” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Producers chart (dated Dec. 12), thanks to seven production credits on Bad Bunny s
El Ultimo Tour del Mundo, including “Te Mudaste,” Yo Visto Así,” Haciendo Que Me Amas,” Te Deseo Lo Mejor,” Booker T,” Maldita Pobreza,” and La Droga.” He also produced “Trellas” and “Antes Que Se Acabe.”
“MAG is an unbelievable talent and exactly the type of producer who we’re looking to add into the mix,” Ryan Press, Warner Chappell Music s president of A&R for the U.S., said in a statement. “His work with Bad Bunny broke down cultural barriers and has opened so many new doors for him. We already have big things planned to help raise his profile even more and can’t wait to get started.”
As a result, MAG (real name: Marcos Borrero) debuted at No. 1 on
Billboardâs Hot 100 Producers chart (dated Dec. 12), thanks to seven production credits including âTe Mudaste,â Yo Visto AsÃ,â Haciendo Que Me Amas,â Te Deseo Lo Mejor,â Booker T,â Maldita Pobreza,â and La Droga.â He also produced âTrellasâ and âAntes Que Se Acabe.â
âIâve been in the business for over 10 years but it feels like now Iâm introduced to a new group of people through my work with Benito,â he tells
Billboard.
Raised in Brooklyn, New York but residing in Los Angeles, the half-Puerto Rican, half-Dominican producer has previously worked with Nicky Jam and Rauw Alejandro. âBut this is the first time that a Latin artist has approached me and allowed me to take the baton of the project,â he admits. âI executive produced the album. Itâs the first time that an artist trusted in me and understood my