Andrés Cepeda Launches Independent Label Andrés Cepeda Música, Releasing Live Album ‘Big Band 2’

Colombian singer-songwriter Andrés Cepeda has launched his own independent record label, Andrés Cepeda Música, with a first release tied to his live sound. According to Billboard, Cepeda’s debut project under the label is the live album Big Band 2, which was released Wednesday, Aug. 5.

Billboard reported that the label launch is a direct response to the realities of the contemporary music business, with Cepeda saying the industry has changed significantly. The outlet framed the move as a step toward greater creative and business control, reflecting a model in which artists take on more of the decisions traditionally handled by record companies.

Big Band 2 is positioned as Cepeda’s first project issued through Andrés Cepeda Música. As a live album, it centers on performances rather than studio recordings, and the release date places the project immediately after the label’s announcement, rather than as a later follow-up.

Cepeda’s statement, as reported by Billboard, suggests that his decision was driven by how the industry operates now, not only how it operated when he began his career. While the reporting does not specify particular contract terms, the launch of a dedicated imprint implies that the business side of releasing music, from rights administration to rollout strategy, will be shaped by Cepeda’s own label structure.

For listeners, the practical impact is that the album is presented as the first offering from Andrés Cepeda Música, effectively tying the brand-new label to a release that highlights Cepeda’s performance-driven repertoire. For industry observers, it also serves as an example of how established artists may choose to formalize control over their releases by operating under an imprint bearing their name.

The next step for fans and the wider music market will be watching how the label-backed rollout functions after release, including how Big Band 2 is distributed and promoted under Andrés Cepeda Música. Billboard’s account does not detail further upcoming releases or partnerships, but it does establish that Cepeda is using the first label project to mark the start of the imprint’s public identity.

As the album lands on Aug. 5, the label’s performance will likely be measured by listener engagement and coverage around the live project, with additional releases under the Andrés Cepeda Música banner depending on how the current rollout plays out.