HILLSBOROUGH, NJ, February 25, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Julian Hernandez has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Over the course of more than three decades, Mr. Hernandez has established an impactful and award-winning career in the music industry. Since 1994, he has served as president of Kreations N Music in Hillsborough, New Jersey, where he and his partner Dominique Carmen have dedicated their expertise to songwriting collaborations and live performances at major venues across the United States. Under his leadership, the company has become a platform for his creative output, focusing on both his original compositions and dynamic stage presence.
From 2001 to 2008, Mr. Hernandez owned the independent record label Groovescape Records in Montclair, New Jersey. During this period, he managed all aspects of the recording studio, providing opportunities for up-and-coming artists to develop their sound and produce high-quality albums. His experience as a studio owner further solidified his reputation as a multifaceted professional within the music business.
In addition to his work as a songwriter, performer and label owner, Mr. Hernandez also made an impact on the industry as the owner of Jubo Music Publishing Company. In this capacity, he contributed significantly to the development of young artists by writing extensively for record companies and collaborating on various projects including commercials, jingles and movie soundtracks. Mr. Hernandez also performed an immense amount of studio work for major artists through his career singing, playing guitar, bass & drum programming.
Mr. Hernandez's creative career is marked by notable achievements and milestones. He reached number 42 on the Billboard charts with a single featuring his performance "Can't Go This Way Again", a testament to his talent and perseverance. Being signed with Elektra Records stands out as a significant accomplishment, particularly as a Puerto Rican artist from Hoboken. Among his proudest achievements is writing "Take Me in Your Arms" for the popular freestyle artist Lil Suzy — a song also featured in the 2025 film "The Smashing Machine" starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson — which has since amassed over 40 million streams and earned Mr. Hernandez a plaque from Spotify. Mr. Hernandez also starred in the indie movie "Among The Jones" as Joe Fortunato the singing chef.
Furthermore, Mr. Hernandez was a winner of the 2014 Boomer Superstar contest, a singing competition sponsored by American Idol Live in partnership with AARP. Performing in front of judge Randy Jackson as well as Grammy winners Patti Austin and Emilio Estefan, Mr. Hernandez tied for first place with singer Ka Wright, with both being awarded the opportunity to audition with the major label 19 Recordings.
Throughout his journey, Mr. Hernandez has led bands and orchestras, collaborating with many renowned musicians across diverse genres. He is also a voting member of the Grammy Awards and maintains active memberships with the Recording Academy, the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers, the American Federation of Musicians, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences as a voting member and The Latin Recording Academy.
Mr. Hernandez's personal discography includes several creative projects such as "Voices From My Heart," featured legend Ben E. King on Julian's remake of "Stand By Me" released in 1999 "Voices of Rhythm & Love;" and "Songs of Christmas." The CD "Julian & Fortune" wedding songs has been Romeo Records number one selling CD since 1999. His contributions have been recognized with numerous accolades over the years, including the Al Bowman National Music Award in 2023, nomination for induction into the East Coast Hall of Fame in 2022 and multiple Producer's Choice honors in 2018.
Reflecting on his storied creative journey thus far, Mr. Hernandez attributes much of his success to his aunt Carmen Delia, whose generosity, Love and support made a significant impact during his formative years. He also credits his mentors — particularly Grammy winner Tony Camillo — as well as his own enduring passion for music and unwavering faith in Jesus for guiding him through life's challenges.
On a personal level, Mr. Hernandez happily shares his life with Dominique and is the proud father of two sons and a daughter. Having made a significant impact on artists and audiences across the world, he remains deeply committed to his craft and does not envision himself retiring from music, continuing to inspire others through both performance and songwriting.
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