FUGA marks further expansion in APAC; announces new signings across Indonesia, India, and the Philippines

14 February 2025 - Press release

Key signings include Pamungkas (Maspam Company), Batas Senja (Sintesa Pro) and GKA Digital 

 

Downtown-owned B2B distributor FUGA continues its expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, unveiling a series of high-profile signings and partnerships across Indonesia, India, and the Philippines.

In Indonesia, FUGA has partnered with Jakarta-based label, Maspam Company, established in 2018 as the home to singer-songwriter and producer Pamungkas. Maspam Company - whose roster also includes rising artist, Prince Husein - will utilize FUGA’s distribution and marketing services across its extensive catalog, including Pamungkas’ track ‘To The Bone’ which was the longest-running song to top Spotify's Indonesia Top 50 chart in 2021. 

One of the most popular singer-songwriters in Indonesia, Pamungkas remains a key figure in shaping the music scene in the country with five studio albums released since 2018 and a mammoth 8.3M monthly Spotify listeners.  

Noor Kamil, Digital Director of Maspam Company comments, ‘I am excited about our promising future ahead, especially our collaboration with FUGA. This partnership paves the way for an even brighter path for Maspam Company. We’re committed to delivering impactful, high-quality content that resonates globally, and this partnership will undoubtedly elevate Maspam's reach and influence in the digital landscape.

FUGA has also partnered with Indonesian label and distributor, Sintesa Pro, home to Batas Senja, a prominent indie / folk group from Lampung with over 5.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify. FUGA will provide distribution and marketing services to Sintesa Pro and Batas Senja’s forthcoming album,

In India, FUGA has partnered with some of the country’s leading digital and music entities, including GK Digital, whose catalog includes popular artists, Karan Randhawa, Mix Singh and Ninja and 360-degree music management platform DroomMusic, home to Gajendra Verma.

In the Philippines FUGA’s new distribution and marketing signings include GMA Music and Filipino battle-rap artist, Pricetagg whose debut solo album Barcode was released in 2019, featuring the hit song ‘Kontrabida’. This follows FUGA client, TJ Monterde recently surpassing one billion streams on Spotify.

FUGA’s raft of recent signings build on its growing success in APAC, highlighted by partnerships with leading Filipino labels such as ASINTADA, home to Matthaios and MYX Music Magna Award recipient, Gloc-9; Jesuit Communications Foundation, Lilystars Records, Greyhoundz - winners of Best Rock/Metal Recording for “XXV” at the 37th AWIT Awards - and Crown Studios Inc. Additionally, FUGA client PolyEast Records was honored with the AWIT AWARDS Lifetime Achievement Award for Mr. Ramon Chuaying.

Anita Zagar, General Manager Korea & Business Development Asia-Pacific, remarked, “It has been an exceptional year for FUGA in the APAC region, the groundbreaking clients we have the honor to partner and work closely with is truly remarkable and we look forward to heading into 2025 strengthening our client base and providing them with FUGA’s world-class services.’