B2B Distributor Expands in Asia-Pacific
The B2B distributor, located in the city center, has made significant strides in the Asia-Pacific region, forming a series of partnerships in Indonesia, India, and the Philippines.
Partnerships in Indonesia
In Indonesia, Fuga collaborates with the Jakarta-based label Maspam Company, which was established in 2018 as a platform for singer and producer Pamungkas.
Maspam, which also boasts the talented artist Prince Huguein, will leverage Fuga’s distribution and marketing services for its catalog, including the hit track To the Bone by Pamungkas. Fuga noted that it was the longest-charting song on Spotify Indonesia in 2021.
Pamungkas has released five studio albums since 2018 and currently has 8.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
“I am excited by our promising future ahead, especially our cooperation with Fuga.”
Noor Kamil, Maspam Company
Commenting on the partnership, Noor Kamil, the digital director of Maspam, expressed, “I am glad for our promising future, especially our cooperation with Fuga. This partnership paves the way for an even brighter path for Maspam. We strive to provide spectacular, high-quality content that resonates worldwide, and this collaboration will undoubtedly enhance our digital influence.”
Fuga also partners with the Indonesian label and distributor Sintesa Pro, representing the well-known indie/folk group Batas Senja, which has 5.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Fuga is set to provide distribution and marketing services for the upcoming Sintesa Pro and Batas Senja album.
Collaborations in India and the Philippines
In India, Fuga has teamed up with GC Digital, whose catalog features artists like Karan Randhava, Mix Singh, and Ninja, in addition to the management platform DrommMusic representing Hajendra Verm.
In the Philippines, Fuga’s new distribution and marketing partnerships include GMA Music and the artist Protag, whose debut solo album The Bar is a Code was released in 2019, featuring the hit song Reservation. Protag recently surpassed one billion streams on Spotify.
“It was an exceptional year for Fuga in the APAC region.”
Anita Zar, Fuga
Fuga’s recent signings are positioned for success in the APAC region, emphasized by partnerships with leading Philippine labels such as Asyntada, representing Matthaios, and Myx Music Magna Award winner Gloc-9, as well as Jesuit Communications Foundation and Lilistars Records, known for the acclaimed band Greyhoundz, which won Best Rock/Metal Recording for XXV at the 37th Awit Awards.
Furthermore, Fuga client Polyte Records received the Awit Awards Lifetime Achievement Award for M -Ramon Chuaying.
Anita Zagar, CEO of Korea & Business Development Asia-Pacific, stated: “It was an exceptional year for Fuga in the APAC region. We are honored to partner with innovative clients and we eagerly anticipate strengthening our client base and delivering world-class services by 2025.”
In December, Virgin Music Group announced its agreement to purchase Fuga’s parent company, Downtown Music Holdings LLC, in a transaction valued at $775 million.
Founded in Amsterdam, Fuga specializes in B2B services, providing user distribution, analytics, and global physical distribution. Clients of Fuga also gain access to various marketing services, accounting, UGC, rights management, and more.
FUGA expands in APAC with new partnerships in Indonesia, India, and the Philippines
