JOSÉ ÁNGEL HERNÁNDEZ

CEO, Flow La Movie

Hernández, who died last December in a plane crash at 38 years old, leaves behind a legacy of reggaetón hits. Under the moniker Flow La Movie (which is also the name of his label and management company), he produced chart-toppers like the 2018 hit “Te Boté” — by his artists Nío García and Cásper Mágico, with a remix featuring Bad Bunny, Nicky Jam and Ozuna — which spent 14 weeks at No. 1 on Hot Latin Songs, as well as García’s 2019 viral hit “La Jeepeta.” J Balvin teamed up with García and Bad Bunny to record “AM Remix,” co-produced by Hernández, which went to No. 4 on Hot Latin Songs. Hernández was one of seven passengers on a private plane that crashed Dec. 15 as it sought to make an emergency landing at Las Américas International Airport near Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, according to Helidosa Aviation Group, which operated the Gulfstream aircraft. Hernández’s partner, Debbie Von Marie Jimenez Garcia, and their children were also among the victims. In the immediate wake of the crash, artists who had worked with Hernández offered their tributes. “What a tragedy!” wrote Spanish artist Juan Magán. “A man and his family conquering the world, it wasn’t their turn to go. RIP Flow.” Don Omar reacted: “So sad for your loss and your family’s. Thank you for the opportunity to collaborate. Fly high, see you later.” Balvin took to social media to say: “José Ángel, thanks for your good vibes always. Rest in peace.” GLAD Empire CEO Camille Soto Malave, who distributed Flow La Movie repertoire, described Hernández as “one of the producers with the most hits in our [Latin urban] genre and an inspiration for younger generations.”