2020 Executive Watch List
The decade closed with the music business experiencing its biggest resurgence in years due to streaming becoming the dominant driving force behind consumer consumption. Independents and emerging talent have...
Max Gousse: The Anatomy of an A&R Executive
As CEO and founder of the Los Angeles-based Artistry Group Inc., Max Gousse is firmly
associated with another successful hit record and artist. Saweetie, who has been on the
Artistry roster...
Weighing In With Universal Music Publishing Group VP Walter Jones
Celebrating his one-year mark as Vice President, Creative, at Universal Music Publishing Group, Walter Jones is an executive who worked his way up through the ranks starting out as...
Shawn Barron Appointed to Executive Post at Motown Records
Shawn Barron has been appointed Vice President of A&R for Motown/Capitol Records, based at the iconic tower in Hollywood, Calif. Shawn comes to Motown from Atlantic Records, where he...
DJ Bay Bay: From Shreveport to Dallas, Drive Jock Locks Down Street A&R
Terrance Stewart, known to many of you as DJ Bay Bay, aka Governor of I-20, is definitely the man in the cities of Dallas, Texas and his native hometown...
Rae Sremmurd: All About that Sremmlife (by Ronda Penrice)
Far from a fluke, “No Flex Zone,” the debut single from Rae Sremmurd, signaled an exciting new addition to the music scene. The two brothers, known professionally as Swae...
Craig Nobles & Swagg Media: Talks Digital Essentials for Now & The Future
When new digital media influencer Craig Nobles launched Swagg Media back in 2008, little did the company CEO realize how much push back and resistance he would receive. He...
Meet Reggie Hawkins: PD, Hip-Hop Nation; Talent Manager, Shade 45
As Program Director of Sirius XM’s Hip Hop Nation (channel 44) and Talent Manager for the satellite network’s Shade 45 (channel 45, produced by Eminem), Reggie Hawkins oversees one...
Publishing Vet Maani Edwards Joins Royalty Network Music Publishing
Los Angeles-based Maani Edwards recently joined the Royalty Network Music Publishing team as Head of Urban, A&R, and reports to Frank Liwall, President of the Royalty Network. Edwards acts...
Meet Larry Batiste: Musician, Producer, Conductor and Mentor
Tell us your three favorite career highlights The thrill of having the ability and opportunity to communicate globally with an idea that started in my garage. The song is titled,...
