- Cuban-American singer, dancer, and former ANGEL22 member WENDII has officially signed an exclusive recording contract with Universal Music Latino.
- WENDII will release her debut solo single, “Muaki,” on August 27, 2026.
- She continues to work with music manager and director Daniel Duran at Minnesota Entertainment.
- Her solo music blends Afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, and Cuban reparto into an upbeat Caribbean style.
Cuban-American singer and dancer WENDII has signed an exclusive recording contract with Universal Music Latino, launching the next chapter of her music career as a solo artist.
The Miami-raised performer first gained international attention as a finalist on The X Factor: Celebrity with the pop vocal group V5, which later rebranded as the Latin girl group ANGEL22. While with ANGEL22, WENDII worked in the studio alongside prominent Latin music artists such as Becky G and Elena Rose.
Having previously released music as an independent group member, WENDII now steps into the solo spotlight with full major-label backing.
WENDII’s solo era begins with her upcoming debut single, “Muaki,” scheduled for release on August 27, 2026. The track showcases her Caribbean heritage by mixing Afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, and reparto.
For artist management, WENDII will continue working with veteran director and music manager Daniel Duran under Minnesota Entertainment.
Her signing arrives during an active period of talent acquisitions across the music industry in 2026. Just as breakout group Soulidified signed to Atlantic Records following a television competition debut and singer Elle Limebear signed with Decca Records, Universal Music Latino continues to expand its modern roster.
The label recently signed Cuban trap artist OVI to an exclusive deal earlier this year, adding to a stable that includes stars such as Jhayco and Luis Fonsi.
Takeaways
WENDII’s transition from a reality competition finalist and girl-group member into a solo major-label artist highlights how labels are investing in versatile, genre-blending acts.
Her decision to combine Afrobeats, dancehall, and Cuban reparto aligns with a growing global appetite for Caribbean rhythms within mainstream Latin pop. With the worldwide reach of Universal Music Latino, WENDII enters her solo career with substantial industry muscle.
How will WENDII’s blend of Afrobeats and Cuban reparto help distinguish her music in the competitive Latin pop landscape? How might her past experience in ANGEL22 help her connect with both English- and Spanish-speaking audiences as a solo act?
