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Josh Norek
President at Regalías Digitales, LLC
Josh Norek is the President and founder of Regalias Digitales LLC, a prominent music publishing and licensing agency based in Lafayette, California. Established in 2012, Regalias Digitales specializes in royalty collection and music publishing administration, particularly for Latin and alternative music artists. The agency represents a diverse roster of Grammy-winning and platinum-selling musicians across various genres, including Latin, Hip-Hop, Rock, and Reggae, and manages over 250,000 compositions on platforms like YouTube alone.12
Norek's background in the music industry began at a young age, and he has held various roles that combine his passion for music with legal expertise. Prior to founding Regalias Digitales, he served as Vice President of Business Affairs at another music company for ten years. He is also known for co-hosting and executive producing "The Latin Alternative," a nationally syndicated public radio show that highlights Latin rock and electronic music.13
His work extends beyond publishing, as he has been involved in significant projects, including serving as a music supervisor for Netflix's "El Chapo" and participating in the Biden presidential campaign as a Latin music consultant. Norek is committed to advocating for artists' rights and ensuring they receive fair compensation in the evolving digital landscape of the music industry.23