Manny Guerra

Manny Guerra is a record producer, music engineer, and recording artist, who specializes in Tejano music. Guerra started in the industry playing with Sunny and the Sunglows, recording hit singles such as "Talk to Me", which peaked at number one on the United States Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs in 1963.[1] His distribution group, Manny Music Inc., is located in San Antonio, Texas along with his recording studio, AMEN Recording Studios and his record label GP Productions. On August 30, 1992, BMG Music entered a distribution deal with Manny Music Inc., during the 1990s Tejano music golden age.[2] BMG was the third large scale company to enter the Tejano music market after Sony Discos and EMI Latin, respectively.[2] However, in November 1992, BMG and Guerra parted ways due to management style differences.[3] Guerra's AMEN Studios was considered to be one of the most active recording studios in the state of Texas, which utilized MCI equipment.[1]

Guerra has produced a number of artists including, Augustine Ramirez, Jay Perez, Sunny Ozuna, Culturas, Abraham Quintanilla, Jr., and Selena, among others.

References
  1. "Manny Guerra Active Producer". Billboard. 85 (36): 36. September 8, 1973. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  2. Lannert, John (August 1, 1992). "BMG Takes Up Tejano Via Manny Music". Billboard. 104 (31): 33. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  3. Lannert, John (November 28, 1992). "Latin Notas". Billboard. 104 (48): 34. Retrieved 29 June 2018.


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