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Thania Garcia Don Omar has enlisted the trifecta of reggaeton for his new track “Soy Yo,” bringing together Latin icons Wisin and Gente de Zona (Alexander Delgado and Randy Malcom) for the melodious collaboration.“Soy Yo” is a fusion of urban and tropical rhythms pulling influence from both Omar and Gente de Zona’s Afro-Caribbean roots and Wisin’s Puerto Rican reggae-style rap. Miami’s luxurious Biltmore Hotel serves as background to the song’s accompanying music video, filmed under the direction of Saban Music Group CEO Gustavo López.The storyline of the video follows a passion-fueled love affair between Omar and his female co-star, who is involved in another relationship.

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicWhen Israeli singer Mergui took the stage at the Sun Rose in Los Angeles on Thursday night, it was clear the 22-year-old has some big-time backers in his corner. Chief among them: Haim Saban, the veteran businessman, philanthropist, owner of the Power Rangers IP and label head, who launched Saban Music Group in 2019, and was seated front and center (doubly-masked and wearing surgical gloves) to cheer on his latest signing.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorReggaeton star, actor and philanthropist Don Omar has signed a multiyear partnership with Saban Music Group (SMG). The label founded by entertainment giant Haim Saban and headed by CEO Gustavo López is home to such acts as Static and Ben El, Nakkia Gold and Chesca, among others.“I am thrilled to be joining forces with Saban Music Group and being backed by the savvy business and artistic instincts of Haim and Gus,” said Omar.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterSaban Music Group (SMG), the music company bearing the name of entertainment mogul Haim Saban, has entered into a global administration deal with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the companies announced today.Running SMG since its July 2019 launch is Gustavo Lopez, himself a Universal Music Group veteran. SMG’s artist and songwriter roster includes Israeli pop duo Static & Ben El, Mergui (Israel), Marie Monti (France), Chesca (Puerto Rico) and Reykon (Colombia), among others.Saban himself has made a $500 million commitment to fund SMG and invest in the acquisition of recording, publishing and management entities.

Haim Saban, chairman and CEO of Saban Capital Group LLC and spearheaded by CEO Latin music industry veteran Gustavo Lopez."I am thrilled about this new venture. Innovation requires collaboration, and this partnership amplifies our chances for success on a global scale," Saban said about the announcement.Added Jody Gerson, chairman and CEO of UMPG:"We are excited to be partnering with Haim Saban and Gustavo Lopez and Saban Music to create opportunities for their artists and songwriters.