Real Hasta la Muerte (record label)

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Real Hasta la Muerte
FoundedMay 9, 2017; 6 years ago (2017-05-09)
FounderAnuel AA
Distributor(s)The Orchard
Genre
Country of originPuerto Rico
Location
SloganReal Hasta la Muerte

Real Hasta la Muerte (RHLM) is a Puerto Rican record label founded by Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA in 2017, it has one headquarters located in Puerto Rico[1] and two in Florida.[2][3] Releases by artists signed to the label are distributed by The Orchard.[4]

The label's current acts include rappers Anuel AA and Kendo Kaponi. The label has had four projects: Real Hasta la Muerte, Emmanuel, Los Dioses, Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren and LLNM2.

History[edit]

2017–2019[edit]

Anuel AA, founder of Real Hasta la Muerte

Real Hasta la Muerte was founded in 2017 by Anuel AA, a year before releasing his debut album Real Hasta la Muerte, this happened while he was in prison.

Anuel's Real Hasta la Muerte (2018) was the label's first album release, leading both the artist and label to tremendous success, debuting at number fifty-one on the Billboard 200.[5]

On April 24, 2019, Anuel signs a contract with The Orchard for them to distribute the music of all the members of Real Hasta la Muerte.

I am super excited to work with The Orchard to share my new music with the world, as an independent artist, this is a great step forward.

2020–present[edit]

In 2020 Kendo Kaponi is released from prison, signs for the label and releases his song "Resistencia".[6] In May 2020, Anuel releases his second studio album, Emmanuel, debuting at number eight on the Billboard 200.[7] On November 19, 2020, Anuel released his song "Me Contagié 2" on his Instagram account,[8] announcing his retirement from music, but in January 2021 he returned to music, releasing his third studio album Los Dioses with Ozuna, debuting at number ten on the Billboard 200.[9] In November 2021, Anuel releases his four studio album, Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren, debuting at number thirty on the Billboard 200.[10]

On August 20, 2022, Frabián Elí was removed from his position as president of the label and files a lawsuit against Anuel AA for breach of contract.[11] On August 22, 2022, José Gazmey becomes the new president of the label.[12]

In December 2022, Anuel releases his fifth studio album LLNM2, debuting at number thirty on the Billboard 200.[13]

Artists[edit]

Current acts[edit]

Act Year
signed
Releases
under the label
Anuel AA Founder 5
Kendo Kaponi 2020

Presidents[edit]

Name Years Reference
Frabián Elí 2017–2022 [11]
José Gazmey 2022–present [12]

Discography[edit]

Real Hasta la Muerte has officially released fifth studio albums.

Studio albums[edit]

Artist Album Details
Anuel AA Real Hasta la Muerte
  • Released: July 17, 2018[14]
  • Chart position: #42 U.S.[15]
  • RIAA certification: Multi-Platinum[16]
Anuel AA Emmanuel
(released with Sony Latin)
  • Released: May 29, 2020[17]
  • Chart position: #8 U.S.[15]
  • RIAA certification: Multi-Platinum[18]
Anuel AA and Ozuna Los Dioses
(released with Aura Music and Sony Latin)
  • Released: January 22, 2021[19]
  • Chart position: #10 U.S.[15]
  • RIAA certification: —[20]
Anuel AA Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren
(released with Sony Latin)
  • Released: November 26, 2021[21]
  • Chart position: #30 U.S.[15]
  • RIAA certification: —[22]
Anuel AA LLNM2
(released with Sony Latin)
  • Released: December 9, 2022[23]
  • Chart position: #30 U.S.[15]
  • RIAA certification: —[24]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Real Hasta la Muerte LLC :: Puerto Rico". OpenCorporates. May 9, 2017. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  2. ^ "Real Hasta la Muerte, LLC :: Florida (US)". OpenCorporates. July 30, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  3. ^ "Real Hasta la Muerte Records Corp :: Florida (US)". OpenCorporates. June 17, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Anuel AA Signs With The Orchard for Global Distribution of Next Album". The Orchard. April 24, 2019. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  5. ^ "July 28, 2018 (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  6. ^ Kendo Kaponi (April 28, 2020). Resistencia (in Spanish). Retrieved October 9, 2022 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ "June 13, 2020 (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  8. ^ @anuel (November 19, 2020). "⚰️". Retrieved October 9, 2022 – via Instagram.
  9. ^ "February 6, 2021 (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  10. ^ "December 11, 2021 (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  11. ^ a b "Anuel faces lawsuit from his former manager, Frabián Elí Carrión Barreto". Telemundo (in Spanish). September 29, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  12. ^ a b "Amended Annual Report". Division of Corporations of Florida. August 22, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  13. ^ "December 24, 2022 (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  14. ^ "Real Hasta la Muerte by Anuel AA". Apple Music. July 17, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  15. ^ a b c d e "Anuel AA Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  16. ^ "American album certifications – Anuel AA – Real Hasta la Muerte". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  17. ^ "Emmanuel by Anuel AA". Apple Music. May 29, 2020. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  18. ^ "American album certifications – Anuel AA – Emmanuel". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  19. ^ "Los Dioses by Anuel AA & Ozuna". Apple Music. January 22, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  20. ^ "American album certifications – Anuel AA & Ozuna – Los Dioses". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  21. ^ "Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren by Anuel AA". Apple Music. November 26, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  22. ^ "American album certifications – Anuel AA – Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  23. ^ "LLNM2 by Anuel AA". Apple Music. December 9, 2022. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  24. ^ "American album certifications – Anuel AA – LLNM2". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 25, 2022.