“Espero podamos ver un ovni juntxs” By Francisca Straube aka Rubio
What began in early 2025 as an idea about witnessing a once-in-a-lifetime moment — and sharing it with someone you love — became exactly that.
This album and its rollout carried that same message every step of the way, with each single revealing another chapter of the story. From the once-in-a-lifetime Tiny Desk performance to being named Pandora’s “Latin Artist to Watch” 2026, to major playlist support (thank you allies you know who you are) fan activations, sold-out shows in NY and Chicago, and the LA date that closed the U.S. tour and launched release night — even a billboard in Miami — every milestone reinforced the spirit of the title. (If you see the billboard in Miami, send a pic 📸)
None of this happens alone.
First and foremost, thank you Fran for trusting me to be part of this journey on the A&R and marketing side.
@rubio Eres una alma hermosa y poderosa — nunca olvides el poder que tienes. No puedo olvidar Celeste que ayudó muchísimo con todo aspectos, incluyendo prestando su vocienote 🙂 un gran abraso. @pablostipicic , thank you for being the guiding light in Rubio’s world, gracias maestro. @nathy.phillips and @hectorvegamasters your work shaped the sonic identity of this record, thank you gentlemen.
To my @famacollective team — @thebetaman , @lea_rabassa , @pamett , @holasoymolly , and @melissasweets — thank you for your trust and patience and putting up with my 6am emails. Truly FAMAly.
To our partners at @warnerchappell_chile , @altafonte@dmusicmarketing , @wearerareform , @guerrera.marketing.pr@loren.guerrerapr , @ovoide.cl , @pennymgmt@licha_z , @plusmusicpr , and @julianmorg & @morejuice.ent in Mexico — this milestone belongs to you guys as well.
With great pride and humility, I say — go stream this album and I hope we can share this once-in-a-lifetime moment — our ovni — together. 🛸✨🙏🏼
What a great weekend on Long Island.
Congrats to eepflushingmarlins @eepbandits on winning the PG NorthEast Fall World Series Championship.
Congrats to Julius on an incredible pitching performance in the chip game, striking out 12 batters, in 6 innings and giving up no runs and only 2 hits taking home the MVP.
A combined 15 strikeouts in 2 outings this wknd, 7 2/3rds innings pitched. 💪🏼⚾️
Not only dominating the first 4innings but battling the last two pitched and working out of a bases load no outs jam.
Very proud of you my boy. Keep shining kiddo 🙏🏼✨
44 years living ✨
90 days sober 🙏🏼
Life feels good 😎
Blessed in part due to the incredible people that make up my life, not all shown here but equally important and appreciated. Thankful.
What a day. Congrats to @rubio and the whole team on the launch of Rubio’s Tiny Desk performance. This moment comes on my 2 year anniversary at FAMA, and it’s been an incredible journey. Shows in multiple countries, Latin Grammy nominations, countless collaborators, signing incredible new talent, now Tiny Desk and most importantly finding a team of incredibly talented people with big hearts to match. It’s amazing to be at a company that fosters creativity and originality, took me a long time in this industry to find my place, but happy I’m here. 🙏🏼✨
6 days, across 2 states.
1 showcase, 2 scrimmages, 5 games.
BA .750, OBP . 813, 9 for 12 (6 singles, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 6 RBIs, 4 walks, 6 Stolen Bases)
A million memories.
Proud Tio. Wouldn’t have missed it for the world.
Happy Birthday Julius 🎉 my boy who is quickly becoming a young man. I’m extremely proud of you, ask anyone who I speak to for more than 10 mins, your name will always be bought up. Continue to stay on the path you’ve been blessed with. There is nothing greater in life than doing something you love, and I know you have a love for the game. I’d circle the world 🌎 2x (and I think I’m halfway there) to watch you play and continue to develop. Stay humble, be the gentleman you are and keep being the big brother your sisters will be proud of.
Love you always Juju. 👦🏼🙏🏼❤️🎉
Reflecting back on an incredible week in Santo Domingo 🇩🇴🌴
FAMA Sessions:
A concept that was over a year old, made come to life and brilliantly executed by an incredible compilation of artist and producers alike. It would not have been as rewarding as it was if not for the creatives in the room, I appreciate you all for your trust throughout the process 🙏🏼
I can not wait to see how these records come to life. ✨
To oversee 3 studio rooms, with 3 different artists and 5 producers all under the same roof, is no small task and I thank my FAMA team, for being with me every step of the way.
A huge thanks to our amazing engineers, or studio staff, our chef who had us missing no meals, the film crew and photographers capturing these moments that will live as a mirror of our memories.
I professionally have not felt this high in a very long time, I am truly grateful and fulfilled, but we are far from done…
More announcements in the forthcoming weeks.
FAMA will always be short for FAMAly. 🙏🏼💖🎶
Mally, my brother. 🙏🏼🕊️
You will be missed. Coming up as interns at UMG, then working at SRC and then TIDAL, we shared the same dreams despite the different backstories, but our goals were always to help artists shine. Nothing proved this more than Faces in the Crowd, a showcase you built in order to help emerging talent grace a stage.
Please keep Jamaal’s two sons, family and friends in your thoughts, hearts and prayers.
Our SRC family lost one its kindest and joyous members of our clan. One love Jamaal. 🙏🏼
We started a GofundMe page for the Family of Jamaal Meeks during this tough time. Please read below, and those in the music community, all we ask is to donate or share if you would like:
The SRC Family is heartbroken over the passing of our brother Jamaal “Reality” Meeks, a visionary music executive, mentor, and friend. From his work at TIDAL and SRC Records to co-founding the legendary Faces In The Crowd showcase, Jamaal dedicated his life to uplifting artists and shaping the culture. His impact on music and the people he touched will never be forgotten.
We’re coming together to support his family during this difficult time. Please consider donating or re-sharing this link to help honor his legacy. Any support is deeply appreciated:
https://gofund.me/204ad5a2
