Ganda (music producer)

Jonathan De Jesus Gandarilla
Background information
Origin	San Juan, Puerto Rico
Genres	Hip hop, Electronic Dance Music, Reggaeton, Trap Music
Occupation(s)	Music manager, Music Producer
Labels	Ganda Entertainment, The Golden Army, Sony Music Latin
Website	Official Website

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

• reggaeton
• Sony Music Latin
• Puerto Rican music
• Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy
• Maluma

References

1. "Ganda:- Behind the scenes of a music manager". InLove Mag. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
2. "Billboard Latin Conference 2017". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
3. "Jonathan Gandarilla, conocido como Ganda". Quendagye. February 8, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
4. "La Quesa Disquera The Golden Army Firma Al Nuevo Artista Julito". Quendagye. February 10, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
5. "Baby Rasta and Gringo Chart History". Billboard charts. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
6. "Latin Rhythm Albums Chart 2015". Billboard charts. Eldridge Industries. September 12, 2015. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
7. 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.
8. Cobo, Leila (October 11, 2017). "Noriel signs with Sony Latin, plans release of Trap Capos, Season 2". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
9. "Latin Rhythm Albums Chart 2016". Billboard charts. Eldridge Industries. October 29, 2016. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
10. "Gold and Platinum certifications for Trap Capos Season 1 and Trap Capos Season 2". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
11. Villa, Lucas. "Noriel's Trap Capos helped popularize Latin Trap. Now he shares what's next". Remezcla. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
12. "La Quesa Disquera The Golden Army Firma Al Nuevo Artista Julito". Quendagye. February 6, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
13. "Ganda revelará más secretos de los reggaetoneros en su canal de YouTube". Quendagye. February 6, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
14. "Ganda:- Behind the scenes of a music manager". InLove Mag. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
15. Marti, Diana (February 7, 2018). "Billboard Latin Music Awards 2018 Finalists: The Full List". E Online. NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Group. Retrieved May 7, 2020.