NEW YORK, NY – June 25, 2026 – Sungate Music Group, a boutique label services company based in New York City, proudly announces that De La Plata’s single “Smile Mami, You’re in Miami” has earned RIAA Latin Gold certification, marking a major milestone for both the artist and the company.
For Sungate founder and CEO Mariami Bibilouri, the achievement represents the culmination of nearly two decades of dedication to artist development, music strategy, and independent success.
The project began approximately eight months ago when Los Angeles-based film producer Zak Tanjeloff approached Bibilouri with a vision to create a record capable of resonating with a broad Latin audience. Working collaboratively on the song’s creative direction, production, and market positioning, the team developed a track that blended bilingual songwriting with an infectious cross-cultural appeal.
The success of “Smile Mami, You’re in Miami” was driven not only by the strength of the record itself but also by a carefully executed promotional campaign. Sungate implemented a targeted digital strategy focused on reaching Spanish-speaking audiences across key U.S. and Caribbean markets, supported by extensive audience research and performance analytics.
Bibilouri credits much of the campaign’s effectiveness to the analytical skills she developed during her graduate studies in music business at NYU Steinhardt.
“This is a watershed moment for Sungate,” said Bibilouri. “It didn’t happen overnight. It reflects years of learning, building relationships, refining our approach, and believing in the artists we work with. We’re incredibly proud of what Zak and De La Plata created, and grateful to everyone who helped bring this record to listeners. “The certification comes during a period of continued growth for Sungate Music Group, which recently secured multiple sync licensing placements for artists on its roster while expanding its artist development and marketing services.”
As De La Plata continues to build on the momentum of “Smile Mami, You’re in Miami,” Sungate views the certification as an important milestone in its ongoing mission to support independent artists through strategic development and innovative marketing.
Artists, clients, and partners interested in working with Sungate Music Group may submit inquiries through the onboarding form: https://www.sungatemusicgroup.com/onboarding
About Sungate Music Group
Sungate Music Group is a boutique label services company based in New York City, founded by recording artist and music executive Mariami Bibilouri. The company provides artist development, digital strategy, campaign management, sync licensing, and publishing services to a curated roster of independent artists. Sungate is committed to helping artists build sustainable careers through a combination of creative vision, strategic planning, and industry expertise.
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