Jorge Brea
Symphonic
Founder & CEO
Jorge Brea is the Founder and CEO of Symphonic Distribution, a 100% independent company providing full-service distribution, marketing, royalty collection, and more for record labels, artists, managers, and distributors.
Jorge’s career in the music industry began at 16 as a DJ and producer, releasing over 45 vinyl records of original music in what was then a niche Electronic Dance Music scene. His passion for music led him to tour, expanding his network of musicians, record labels, and producers. This experience sparked the idea of creating a business that would empower independent musicians like himself.
In 2006, with no venture capital or outside funding—and working out of his parents’ home—Jorge launched Symphonic Distribution with a single goal: to make it easier for independent artists to get their music heard.
What started as a small startup has since grown into a global company with over 150+ music industry professionals. Symphonic’s headquarters remain in Tampa, FL, with offices and teams in major music markets including Brooklyn, Nashville, Bogotá, Mexico, South Africa, Canada, Brazil and the Carribean. The company has distributed millions of songs and paid out millions to independent artists worldwide.
Jorge’s leadership has earned him numerous accolades, including Music Biz’s Next Gen Award and recognition as a Billboard Indie, Latin, and International Power Player, as well as a spot on Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list. He is an active member of the Music Fights Fraud Alliance, a global task force combating streaming fraud, and led Symphonic’s initiative to provide ongoing monthly contributions to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
Beyond the music industry, Jorge serves on the board of the Tampa Foundation, an organization creating murals for public art in elementary schools, and is a strong advocate for animal rights, women’s empowerment, and mental health initiatives.
In addition to running Symphonic, Jorge continues making music under the artist name Loko Velocet. He resides in Tampa, Florida, where he remains an active part of the city’s music scene, including Symphonic’s annual Vibes of the Bay festival in Ybor City.