Jonathan De Jesus Gandarilla known professionally as Ganda is a Puerto Rican music producer and music manager.[1] He is the president of Ganda Entertainment and the indie label The Golden Army.[2]
Career
Jonathan De Jesus Gandarilla is the president of the company Ganda Entertainment, a music company based in Puerto Rico.[3] From 2009 till 2016, he was the manager of the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Baby Rasta & Gringo.[4] He produced their fourth album Los Cotizados which was released under the label Ganda Entertainment and stayed at the number 1 position at the Latin Rhythm Airplay Charts.[5][6]
Gandarilla was the executive and creative producer behind the albums Trap Capos: Season 1 featuring artists such as Anuel AA, Bryant Myers, Brytiago and many others and Trap Capos: Season 2 featuring artists such as Baby Rasta & Gringo, Noriel, Bad Bunny, Yandel, Prince Royce, Lito Kirino and many others with Trap Capos Season 1 being nominated for Top Latin Combination Album of the Year at the 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards.[7] Trap Capos: Season 1 also debuted at number one on the Latin Rhythm Albums chart.[8][9] Both Trap Capos: Season 1 and Trap Capos: Season 2 have a Gold RIAA certification.[10] The third compilation album Trap Capos: Season 3 will be released soon and will be a joint venture between Ganda Entertainment and Sony Music Latin.[11]
Gandarilla and music producer Santana run an independent record label as well, The Golden Army which focuses on new artists.[12] Gandarilla also has a YouTube channel by the name of Ganda Vlogs where he talks about reggaeton and Puerto Rican music in general.[13]
Personal life
Gandarilla is from Puerto Rico and currently lives in San Juan.[14]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Top Latin Compilation Album of the year for Trap Capos Season 1 | Billboard Latin Music Awards | Nominated[15] |
Discography
Albums
- Los Cotizados - Producer
- Trap Capos Season 1 (2016) - Producer
- Trap Capos Season 2 (2018) - Producer
- Trap Capos Season 3 (TBA) - Producer
See also
References
- ^ "Ganda:- Behind the scenes of a music manager". InLove Mag. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "Billboard Latin Conference 2017". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "Jonathan Gandarilla, conocido como Ganda". Quendagye. February 8, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "La Quesa Disquera The Golden Army Firma Al Nuevo Artista Julito". Quendagye. February 10, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "Baby Rasta and Gringo Chart History". Billboard charts. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "Latin Rhythm Albums Chart 2015". Billboard charts. Eldridge Industries. September 12, 2015. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
- ^ Fernandez, Suzanne (December 4, 2020). "Erika Ender, Banda MS & Diego Boneta to present at Billboard Latin Music Awards". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ Cobo, Leila (October 11, 2017). "Noriel signs with Sony Latin, plans release of Trap Capos, Season 2". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "Latin Rhythm Albums Chart 2016". Billboard charts. Eldridge Industries. October 29, 2016. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
- ^ "Gold and Platinum certifications for Trap Capos Season 1 and Trap Capos Season 2". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
- ^ Villa, Lucas. "Noriel's Trap Capos helped popularize Latin Trap. Now he shares what's next". Remezcla. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "La Quesa Disquera The Golden Army Firma Al Nuevo Artista Julito". Quendagye. February 6, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "Ganda revelará más secretos de los reggaetoneros en su canal de YouTube". Quendagye. February 6, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ "Ganda:- Behind the scenes of a music manager". InLove Mag. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ Marti, Diana (February 7, 2018). "Billboard Latin Music Awards 2018 Finalists: The Full List". E Online. NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Group. Retrieved May 7, 2020.