Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced a joint venture with Latin music company TU Publishing. Under the agreement, Reservoir will serve as the publisher for all current and future writers signed to TU Publishing, as well as catalogs acquired by the company, providing marketing and administrative services and further expanding Reservoir’s portfolio and presence in the Latin music market.
Led by catalog broker and A&R executive Denny Marte, TU Publishing specializes in identifying, developing, and representing the next generation of Latin songwriters and producers working across Latin pop, hip-hop, and R&B. Through a creator-first approach and deep relationships throughout the Latin music ecosystem, TU Publishing and Reservoir are focused on building a premier roster of hitmakers and creating opportunities for collaboration among some of the industry’s most in-demand talent.
In line with that creative strategy, Reservoir and TU Publishing have joined forces to co-sponsor a series of writing camps designed to connect emerging and established creators. To date, the camps have resulted in multiple holds and cuts with major artists, including collaborations by TU Publishing’s ToMy from Barranquilla, Colombia, who has forthcoming releases with Luis Fonsi and Manuel Turizo. This past March, the companies hosted a writing camp in Miami, Florida in partnership with TikTok, and additional camps are planned for later in the year. These writing camps are a key component of the companies’ partnership and mission to cultivate opportunities for artists, songwriters, and producers to collaborate and create commercially competitive music for today’s global Latin audience.
Prior to founding TU Publishing in 2025, Marte established himself as a respected dealmaker and A&R executive in the Latin market, and across genres like hip-hop, pop, R&B, and rock. Leveraging Marte’s expertise and relationships alongside Reservoir’s global network and marketing and administrative expertise ensures a comprehensive approach to bringing TU Publishing’s music to market, from creation through release.
Marte commented, “After years of working closely with Reservoir’s Donna Caseine, Rell Lafargue, Abe Choe, and the entire Reservoir team, choosing them as the administrator for my new publishing entity was an easy decision. Their expertise, transparency, and commitment to songwriters made them the perfect fit for this next chapter.” He added, “TU Publishing is already off to a strong start with exciting upcoming releases, and we’re looking forward to building a world-class catalog together with Reservoir as our partner.”
Reservoir Executive Vice President, Global Creative Director Donna Caseine also commented, “Reservoir has worked with Denny on several deals over the last couple of years, and we’ve established a really trusting relationship. That foundation has evolved organically into our new partnership with TU Publishing.” She added, “I have been so energized by the music I’ve heard so far, and I’m confident the collaborative spirit between Reservoir and TU will lead to some fantastic records. We’re excited to provide Reservoir’s network and global operations to build something really impactful together.”
Reservoir President and Chief Operating Officer Rell Lafargue added, “Latin music continues to be one of the most dynamic and influential sectors worldwide and our partnership with TU Publishing reflects Reservoir’s continued commitment to investing in high-growth areas of the global music market. Through this partnership, we are expanding our presence in the space, while creating new opportunities for songwriters and producers to develop their careers and create the next global hit.”