BMI® is proud to present the panel “How I Wrote That Song®” The Urban and Música Mexicana Edition at this year’s Billboard Latin Music Week, held at The Fillmore in Miami Beach on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The panel will highlight a dynamic lineup of influential artists and producers who are making waves across genres. Featured panelists include singer-songwriter Armenta, producer Caleb Calloway, urban-alt rapper Álvaro Díaz, singer-songwriter Alexis Fierro “Chachito” and producer Albert Hype. BMI’s VP of Creative, Latin, Jesus Gonzalez will moderate the conversation.
“We are pleased to continue our ongoing partnership with Billboard Latin Music Week and present BMI’s How I Wrote That Song® panel,” said Gonzalez. “The conversation will focus on the creative brilliance of a diverse group of artists and producers who are pushing boundaries and redefining Latin music across various genres. Their fresh perspectives and groundbreaking work are setting new trends in the industry, and we’re excited to bring their stories and expertise to the forefront.”
The panel will give audiences insight on the trajectory of these influential music figures who are dominating the charts and highlighting a new wave of Latin music.
Here is more information on this year’s featured panelists:
Armenta is Mexican singer-songwriter known for hits like “Me Tocó Morir,” “Prefiero Empedarme,” “TQM,” and “Bebe Dame.” He has quickly risen to prominence in Latin America, collaborating with artists like Peso Pluma and Fuerza Regida. His latest project, INCÓMODO, an album by Tito Double P, features collaborations with renowned acts such as Grupo Frontera, Junior H, Chino Pacas, and Eslabón Armado.
Caleb Calloway is a groundbreaking producer in Latin music, recognized for tracks like “Classy 101” and “Panties y Brasieres.” He contributed to the Latin GRAMMY-winning album Dharma by Sebastián Yatra and is set to release his album Hayabusa, following collaborations with stars like Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro and Young Miko, among others.
Álvaro Díaz has achieved significant acclaim with his debut album Felicilandia, earning multiple diamond and platinum certifications. He released his sophomore album Sayonara earlier this year and has collaborated with top artists, writing songs for the likes of Karol G and Rauw Alejandro, among others. With over 650 million global streams, he recently toured in Spain and is set to perform in the U.S. and Latin America this fall.
Alexis Fierro “Chachito” is the creative mind behind hits for artists like Oscar Maydon, Peso Pluma, Junior H, Natanael Cano and Gabito Ballesteros. He gained recognition with his first corrido “Gente De Accionar,” and later with the hit song “Fin De Semana,” which boasts nearly eight hundred million streams. Chachito is making waves in the industry, composing for rising stars while also being a manager and guiding the careers of talent.
Albert Hype is a two-time Latin GRAMMY-nominated producer who has worked with icons like Bad Bunny and Shakira. Notably, his work on the global hit “Telepatía” by Kali Uchis reached the No.10 spot on Billboard’s Top 200 Global chart. Albert has also produced multiple chart-topping tracks, including those for Selena Gomez and Rauw Alejandro, and continues to collaborate with influential artists in the industry.
“How I Wrote That Song®” The Urban and Música Mexicana Edition panel will be part of Billboard Latin Music Week, taking place October 14-18, 2024, in Miami. The panel will be presented on Tuesday, October 15, from 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Billboard Latin Music Week, will unite iconic artists, industry power players, and global brands for programming including superstar Q&As, intimate concert experiences, networking opportunities, and more. For the complete schedule and tickets, visit: BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
