Music Industry Moves: Eslabon Armado’s Pedro Tovar Inks Global Deal With Kobalt; ATC Group Ups Ric Salmon

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Thania Garcia Kobalt has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Armado Publishing, or Eslabon Armado frontman and songwriter Pedro Tovar. “Pedro Tovar is one of the most exciting artists and songwriters making music today,” said Nestor Casonu, president of Kobalt Music Latin America. “Through this partnership, we’ve had the privilege of understanding the values of an extraordinary family, led by Doña Nelly, with whom we’ve built both a professional and personal bond.

I’m excited about the great things we’ll achieve together in the future.” Eslabon Armado is the first música mexicana group to claim a No.1 on Billboard’s Global 200 chart.

Their single, “Ella Baila Sola,” was one of the most-streamed songs of 2023. They most recently released “Vibras de Noche II,” which hit No.

1 on the Apple Music U.S. Latin chart. It was released under Armado Records, under Interscope Capitol. “I’m excited to join the Kobalt Music family in this new career stage,” said Tovar. “As a songwriter, I have always sought a company that values creativity and provides the necessary support to elevate my music to a global audience.