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MNRK Music GroupVP, A&R | Records & Head of Music Publishing
Dec. 2018 - Jul. 2024Los Angeles, California, United States► Developed and worked with Grammy-award winning songwriters/producers like Parisi (Grammy winner Fred Again..), 9AM (Leon Bridges), Seth Reger (charlieonafriday "Enough"; RIAA Gold), Will Clarke (KX5 "Escape"; RIAA Gold), writer/producer Elias Abid (Venbee "Lowdown", BBC Radio charts) and Gin$eng (Yeat, Dream Ivory), all emerging prolific writers of K-Pop, electronic, Alt- and mainstream R&B, rock and pop, garnering radio play, social media attention and national press.
► Launched producer/songwriter management division developing talents like 2x Grammy winner Delilah Montagu (Fred again..), Zeke Finn, and more.
► A&R and developed talent under label imprint, “Project Supertouch” to launch the careers of emerging talent in the US and overseas.
UCLA ExtensionInstructor
Apr. 2018 - Mar. 2020Greater Los Angeles AreaInstructor of "Music Supervision for Film & Television"
Creative CabalCo Founder / Cultural Programming - Music
Aug. 2015 - Dec. 2018Los AngelesLed content creation, creative strategy and album packaging for record labels and artist management. ► Developed music strategy for brand clients for market leading brands including Scion, TOMS Shoes, and Oculus VR. ► Led multiple teams in engaging artists and multi-hyphenate creatives in building meaningful partnerships and programs around music and the arts, enabling creative expression to be the vehicle for distinguished storytelling. Music and Visual Arts Curation * Brand Collaborations * Creative Direction * Brand-building through Art * Creative Team Strategy * Music Licensing * Rights Negotiation * Content Production
C3 PresentsArtist Manager
Feb. 2013 - Mar. 2014Los AngelesManaged all facets of artist careers for EDM artists, including synch licensing, A&R, master recordings, songwriter collaborations, catalog monetization, merchandise, resulting in ~$1M annual increased income.
► Millions of singles sold and Billboard Top 25 chart positioning on new releases including the No. 1 spot on iTunes and Billboard Top Electronic Albums.
The Daily SwarmPublisher | Co-Founder
Mar. 2007 - Apr. 2014Greater Los Angeles Area"The Drudge Report for the music business" — Wired Daily insider music news site, a favorite of music nerds and professionals. Source for editors of Pitchfork, KCRW, NY Times and more.
Verve /Impulse RecordsExecutive Producer | A&R Verve Remixed
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2018Greater Los Angeles AreaTapped by the SVP of A&R to help breathe new life into a fading catalog with shifting music tastes. Repositioned the label with a new, younger audience by remixing jazz classics into contemporary versions.
► Revived label catalog by releasing a ground-breaking collection of remixes from the Verve vault resulting in one million units sold to date. ► Produced and A&R Grammy-nominated Verve Remixed series, featuring Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, Sarah Vaughn and others, capitalizing on the jazz catalog, resulting in trailer, and TV license income. ► Nominated for a Grammy award in 2005.
► Collaborated on A&R to complete "Day in the Life: Impressions of Pepper" an LP of cover songs from the seminal Sgt Pepper’s LP by The Beatles, featuring some of the best and brightest new faces in jazz like Shabaka Hutchings and Brandee Younger.
Truant MediaArtist Manager
Jun. 2003 - Jan. 2018Greater Los Angeles AreaArtists: Nosaj Thing, Griz, Oliver Tree, Sister Crayon, Sexy Sax Man, Feeding People, Sage Vaughn, Dan Monick among many others. ► Artist manager for 10+ years, overseeing all facets of career development including partnerships, film/TV licensing, marketing, A&R, social media, design, content and recorded music.
► Developed collaborations with Kid Cudi, Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper and brand associations with Riot Games, Microsoft and Adidas.
► Brokered six-figure major label artist deal to Republic/UMG which was then leveraged for other opportunities in publishing and synch.
Truant MediaExecutive Producer / A&R
Jan. 2002 - Jan. 2019Los Angeles🎵 Truant is a music creative strategy agency.
Managed artists’ career and strategy, including A&R, record production, publishing, digital marketing and distribution, live touring, negotiating contracts, synch licensing, IP and copyrights. Developed trusted global creative relationships, working actively with artists, managers, festival producers and licensees in China, Japan, UK, Australia, Mexico and Europe. "We believe that the best way to elevate brands and consumer experiences is through a connection to music. We help find the right artist partners, creative collaborators and communities to thrive together. "
5.1 Entertainment Group LLCA&R
Sep. 2001 - Jan. 2003Los Angeles, California, United StatesPioneered new artist record signings focused on compelling Spatial Audio experiences. Executive Produced Tipper's groundbreaking "Surrounded" LP.
Astralwerks RecordsHead of A&R
Jan. 1998 - Jan. 2001Greater New York City AreaCame to Astralwerks via my role as VP A&R of Virgin, where I was recognized as qualified to lead this emerging division. ► Signed and re-signed artists Fatboy Slim "Praise You" (RIAA Platinum) and "Right Here, Right Now" and Stardust "Music Sounds Better With You" (RIAA Gold US; 2MM Worldwide Platinum)
► Built and positioned the label to become one of the most respected U.S. electronic ‘indie’ labels, fostering the early careers of Basement Jaxx, Phoenix and Air. ► Signed and developed world class talent as well as partnerships with top labels, shaping Astralwerks into the most profitable division within the company that has allowed it to survive and remain influential and successful even today.
URB MagazineExecutive Editor
Mar. 1991 - Jun. 1997Los Angeles
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