Orfanato Music Group

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Orfanato Music Group
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Parent company Universal Music Group
Founded2007
Founder Don Omar
StatusDefunct
Distributor(s) Universal Music Group
Genre
Country of origin United States
LocationInternational
Official website orfanatomusicgroup.com

Orfanato Music Group (OMG) is a Puerto Rican record label in the music and performance production industry. OMG was created by William Landron, also known as Don Omar, in 2007. Orfanato Music Group is an independent record label, which represents artists. Its music repertoire is represented nationally and internationally within the Latino marketplace. Its strategy is to serve those interested in Latino music, including reggaeton, Latin hip hop, and bachata, amongst others. [1] The producers and the company were recognized by Billboard. [2]

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References

  1. "Orfanato Music Group". Archived from the original on 2011-08-25. Retrieved 2011-11-13.
  2. Cobo, Leila (2016-06-03). "A&X, Production Duo Behind Don Omar's 'Danza Kuduro,' Are on the 'Rise' to the Spotlight". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-11-17.