Master Chris

Music Professional

Christian Maldonado, professionally known as Master Chris, is a highly accomplished and well-respected music producer and composer hailing from Puerto Rico. Over the course of his career, Master Chris has worked with some of the biggest names and most successful Latin artists, including J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Barbosa, Bryan Myers, Alexis y Fido, Zion y Lenox, Nacho, Tito el Bambino, Arcangel, Alkilados, Jerry Rivera, Charlie Cruz, Eddy Herrera, Las K-Narias, Mike Bahia, Fonseca, Mauro Castillo, Charlie Cruz, Bonny Cepeda, Daniela Darcourt, and the legendary Celia Cruz, among many others.

His extensive body of work has garnered numerous accolades and awards across a range of ceremonies and organizations, including the Latin Billboards Music Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, Gardel Awards, Premios Nuestra Tierra, and RIAA Awards. As a television music producer, Master Chris also composed the award-winning Cumbia Ninja Series, as well as music for the reality series Protagonistas de Nuestra Tele, NatGeo Mundo, RCN, TeleColombia, Turner Broadcast, HTV, Fox International, and Los Premios HEAT.

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What is an A&R?

In the music business, an A&R, which stands for “Artist and Repertoire,” is a crucial role within record labels and music companies. A&R professionals are responsible for discovering and developing musical talent.

What A&R look for.

A&R (Artist and Repertoire) professionals play a crucial role in discovering, developing, and nurturing musical talent. When evaluating artists, A&R professionals typically look for a combination of the following qualities:

It’s important to note that different A&R professionals and record labels may prioritize these qualities differently based on their specific goals and target markets. Artists often benefit from being authentic, persistent, and adaptable while continuously honing their craft to stand out in a competitive industry.

Data Driven Decision

A data-driven music submission is a modern approach to sharing music with industry professionals, A&R executives, and record labels. This method involves not only submitting your music but also providing relevant data and analytics to support your submission.

Music Quality

The quality of music for a submission is a crucial factor that can significantly impact whether your music gets noticed and accepted by industry professionals, record labels, or A&R executives.

Passion

Passion in a music submission is a compelling and intangible element that can greatly influence how your music is received by industry professionals, audiences, and potential collaborators. It reflects your deep love and dedication to your craft, and it can be a driving force behind the creation and promotion of your music.

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