Rimas Entertainment

Rimas Entertainment
FoundedMarch 2014; 12 years ago (2014-03)
Founder
  • Rafael Ricardo Jiménez Dan
  • Noah Assad
DistributorThe Orchard
Genre
Country of originPuerto Rico
LocationSan Juan
Official websiterimasmusic.com

Rimas Entertainment, commonly known as Rimas, is a Puerto Rican independent record label based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with offices in Miami, Florida, Caracas, Venezuela and Medellín, Colombia. It mainly focuses on reggaeton and Latin trap. It represents artists such as Bad Bunny, Karol G (through Habibi Management), RaiNao, Mora, Arcángel, Omar Courtz, Tempo, Eladio Carrión, Pailita, Cris MJ, Amenazzy, Corina Smith, Neutro Shorty, Gigolo & La Exce, Jowell & Randy, Big Soto, Vico C (through Nain Music), Nino Neil, Quevedo and Sech among several others. Music is distributed through The Orchard.

History

Rimas Entertainment was founded in 2014 by Rafael Ricardo Jimenez-Dan. In 2023, he sold 60% of his stake to Noah Assad. In 2021, Rimas signed a distribution deal with The Orchard to create a new record label called Sonar. In 2025, Rimas acquired a stake in Dale Play Records.

List of artists on Sony Music Latin

This is a list of artist currently signed to Rimas Entertainment.

Awards and nominations

Award Year Nominated Category Result Ref.
Billboard Latin Music Awards 2019 Rimas Entertainment Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year Nominated
2020 Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year Nominated
Hot Latin Songs Imprint of the Year Nominated
Top Latin Albums Label of the Year Nominated
Top Latin Albums Imprint of the Year Nominated
Tropical Songs Airplay Label of the Year Nominated
Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year Nominated
Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year Nominated
Latin Rhythm Albums Imprint of the Year Nominated
2021 Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year Won
Hot Latin Songs Imprint of the Year Won
Airplay Label of the Year Nominated
Airplay Imprint of the Year Nominated
Top Latin Albums Label of the Year Won
Top Latin Albums Imprint of the Year Won
Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year Nominated
Latin Pop Airplay Imprint of the Year Nominated
Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year Nominated
Latin Rhythm Airplay Imprint of the Year Nominated
Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year Won
Latin Rhythm Albums Imprint of the Year Won
2022 Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year Won
Hot Latin Songs Imprint of the Year Won
Airplay Label of the Year Nominated
Airplay Imprint of the Year Nominated
Top Latin Albums Label of the Year Won
Top Latin Albums Imprint of the Year Won
Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year Nominated
Tropical Songs Airplay Label of the Year Nominated
Tropical Songs Airplay Imprint of the Year Nominated
Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year Nominated
Latin Rhythm Airplay Imprint of the Year Nominated
Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year Won
Latin Rhythm Albums Imprint of the Year Won
2023 Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year Nominated
Airplay Label of the Year Nominated
Top Latin Albums Label of the Year Won
Tropical Songs Airplay Label of the Year Nominated
Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year Nominated
Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year Won
2024 Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year Nominated
Airplay Label of the Year Nominated
Top Latin Albums Label of the Year Nominated
Tropical Songs Airplay Label of the Year Nominated
Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year Nominated
Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year Won
2025 Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year Pending
Airplay Label of the Year Pending
Top Latin Albums Label of the Year Pending
Tropical Songs Airplay Label of the Year Pending
Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year Pending
Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year Pending
Publishing Corporation of the Year Pending

See also

References

  1. ↑ Cobo, Leila (February 14, 2019). "Latin Newcomers Take on the Big Labels". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  2. ↑ Leight, Elias (September 30, 2019). "Future 25: Noah Assad, Manager and Co-Founder of Rimas Entertainment". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  3. ↑ Cepeda, Eduardo (February 14, 2019). "How Bad Bunny Took Over Pop — Singing Exclusively In Spanish". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Pailita da un gran paso y firma con el sello discográfico de Bad Bunny: Le comprará una casa a su "mai"". RedGol (in Spanish). August 11, 2022. Archived from the original on January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  5. ↑ Flores, Griselda (February 9, 2023). "Vico C Signs With Nain Music, a Division of Rimas Entertainment". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 6, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Sech Announces Album 'Tranki, Todo Pasa,' Drops Track That Captures His 'Renewed Energy'". Rolling Stone. October 24, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2025.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ↑ "Billboard's 2019 Latin Power Players List Revealed". Billboard. October 10, 2019. Archived from the original on October 26, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  8. ↑ https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/brad-navin-on-the-orchard-the-great-entrepreneurs/
  9. ↑ https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/rafael-ricardo-jimenez-dan-rimas-music-publishing/
  10. ↑ Fernandez, Suzette (April 25, 2018). "Best Tips From the New Starmakers at the Billboard Latin Music Conference". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 25, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Rimas Entertainment and The Orchard Announce Global Distribution Deal". The Orchard. June 24, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  12. ↑ Brandle, Lars (June 24, 2021). "The Orchard and Rimas Ink Global Distribution Deal, Launch New Label". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 6, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  13. ↑ Cobo, Leila (March 6, 2025). "Rimas Entertainment, Home of Bad Bunny, Acquires 'Significant' Stake in Dale Play Records". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 11, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Rimas - The Sounds Of A New Era". Rimas. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  15. ↑ Cobo, Leila (February 12, 2019). "Ozuna Leads 2019 Billboard Latin Music Awards Finalists: Complete List of Nominees". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Billboard Latin Music Awards 2020 Finalists: The Full List". E! Online. February 5, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
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  18. ↑ Cobo, Leila (September 30, 2022). "Bad Bunny Wins Big at 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards: Complete Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  19. ↑ Ratner-Arias, Sigal (August 24, 2023). "Peso Pluma Tops 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards Finalists: Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
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