Over the past few years, music executive Demetrius “Kinky B” Ellerbee has built a reputation for his strategic acumen, fostering the careers of multiple top-tier artists. Recently, he expanded his HUSH Management roster by signing the soulful R&B songstress Shareefa. This move has been followed by securing a label deal for the emerging artist with Disturbing Tha Peace (DTP)/Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA) Records. With a strong track record that includes managing Grammy-Award nominee and multi-platinum hip-hop artist Young Jeezy, Ellerbee is set to elevate Shareefa’s career to new heights.
Shareefa Joins DTP/IGA
Shareefa, hailed as “The Soul of Disturbing Tha Peace,” has now joined the Geffen music family. Her association with DTP, Geffen Records Chairman Ron Fair, CEO of DTP Chaka Zulu, and Ellerbee is expected to add a new dimension to her music career. With a second studio album “The Secret” in the pipeline for release, Shareefa is poised to expand her fan base and make a significant impact in the R&B scene.
HUSH Management’s Exceptional Roster
Ellerbee and Young Jeezy’s collaborative venture, CTE Music, has been home to a talented roster of artists since 2000. The team is looking forward to the promising “America’s Most Wanted” Music Festival featuring top artists like Lil Wayne, Drake, Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em, Jeremih, and Pleasure P. The recent partnership with ‘Hip Hop Since 1978’, led by Kyambo “Hip-Hop” Joshua and Gee Roberson, further strengthens HUSH’s standing in the industry.
CTE’s Future Prospects
Ellerbee’s vision for CTE includes grooming several more multi-platinum stars in the next decade. With emerging talents like Slick Pulla, JW, Boo, and 211 under his wing, the road to achieving this goal seems promising. His success isn’t just limited to managing artists; Ellerbee has shown prowess as a negotiator, brokering multi-million dollar endorsement deals for artists like Young Jeezy with big brands such as Adidas and Belvedere Vodka.
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