Manuel Turizo Named Global Priority Act for Deezer NEXT

Manuel Turizo‘s got NEXT

The 19-year-old Colombian reggaeton singer is now officially a global priority act for Deezer NEXT, alongside French-American R&B pop singer Lolo Zouaï

Manuel Turizo

The new picks follow in the footsteps of Lewis Capaldi, who became Deezer NEXT’s global priority act back in January.

“I feel proud, happy and fortunate to be chosen as a Deezer NEXT global act and to be able to spread my music further every day,” says Turizo. “It’s also an honor to be selected as the first Latin global act.”

Turizo is part of a duo with his brother Julian, who plays the ukulele. They blew up with their song “Una Lady Como Tu,” giving Manuel and Julian the opportunity to collaborate with Nicky JamPrince Royce and Farruko, among others.

The Deezer NEXT Channel is filled with exclusive content, including live sessions and personal inspiration playlists.  

“Since we launched our first Deezer NEXT in 2018, it’s been very rewarding  to see how far our hugely talented alumni artists have come,” Nigel Harding, Deezer’s VP of artist marketing, says. ”We’re especially thrilled to welcome Manuel as our first Latin global priority artist.”

Justin Quiles Added to Deezer NEXT 2018 Roster

Justin Quiles has NEXT

The 28-year-old Puerto Rican reggaeton singer has been added to Deezer NEXT 2018, which focus on new emerging talent with a special emphasis on Latin artists.

Justin Quiles

The Deezer NEXT program includes 12 months of profile development, playlisting and taking part in creative artist marketing campaigns.

Quiles, who has written for artists like Daddy Yankee, Lil Jon and Maluma, joins a new roster that includes Brytiago, Greeicy and Javiera Mena.

Quiles has been signed to record label Rich Music. And in February 2017, the label and Quiles signed a distribution deal with Warner Music‘s Latin division.

Brytiago is signed to Daddy Yankee’s El Cartel Records and is the first Latin artist to be named a local Deezer NEXT act in both the US and in Latin America. The Puerto Rican singer was endorsed by the “big boss.”

“I am always looking for artists with longevity over an ‘in the moment’ artist without lasting power,” said Yankee.

Mena is a Latin Grammy nominee and Chilean Indie electro-pop musician; and Greeicy is a Colombian actress, singer-songwriter.

“I am excited for the journey with Deezer NEXT and look forward to being able to bring my songs to more people than ever before,” said Brytiago.

Deezer Next 2018 Latin class also includes Irie Kingz, a Colombian duo comprised of Oliva and Yeyo mixing Spanish and English known for “Me Want Party” and Mike Bahía, a Colombian popstar. Both acts were announced earlier this year.