Larry Jackson: Overcoming Loss and Shaping Music
Larry Jackson's inspiring journey from radio intern to co-founding gamma showcases how technology is democratizing music distribution and empowering independent artists....
Harvey Mason Jr. to Receive Chairman Award at LLF Gala 2024
Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of The Recording Academy, will receive the Chairman Award at the Living Legends Foundation 2024 Gala on October 4th in Hollywood....
Arista Co-Heads of Urban Promoted
Arista Records promotes Kendell 'Sav' Freeman and Khris Riddick-Tynes to Senior Vice President A&R roles. The duo has driven success with platinum artists like Lola...
Industry Profiles –
Explore comprehensive profiles of key figures shaping the R&B, Hip-Hop, and urban music industry landscape today....
BMI’s Alison Smith Announces Retirement –
BMI executive Alison Smith announces her retirement from the music industry. The veteran music business leader steps down from her role at the performing rights...
Lamell McMorris Sponsors Alfre Woodard’s Oscars Soiree
Lamell McMorris and Tanqueray No. Ten sponsored Alfre Woodard's 7th Annual Oscars Sistahs Soiree, bringing together influential women of color in Hollywood....
Roc Nation and Radio One “Blitz” Dinner (pics)
Roc Nation and Radio One hosted an exclusive industry dinner at Rock Steady restaurant. The event brought together key figures from hip-hop and urban radio....
Tiffany Red Highlights Music Industry Discrimination in June
Grammy-winning songwriter Tiffany Red exposes music industry discrimination in powerful Variety column, revealing 100% of top executives at major music companies are white despite Black...
Shanachie Entertainment Welcomes Marvyn Mack & Walter Mills
Shanachie Entertainment announces industry veterans Marvyn Mack and Walter Millsap III as Senior Executive Consultants to expand A&R capacity....
Rodney Shealey Exits Def Jam
Rodney Shealey, Executive Vice President of Def Jam, has departed the legendary hip-hop label. The exit marks significant executive changes at the iconic record company....
Imran Majid and Justin Eshak Named Co-CEOs of Island Records
Imran Majid and Justin Eshak have been appointed Co-CEOs of Island Records, joining the legendary label from Columbia Records where they led A&R....
Cynthia Johnson and Cory “Sparks” Johnson Promoted at Epic
Cynthia Johnson and Cory 'Sparks' Johnson have been promoted to Vice Presidents of Urban Promotion at Epic Records, where they'll work to increase radio airplay...
Lori Giamela and Kevin Valentini Promoted at RCA Records
Lori Giamela and Kevin Valentini promoted to Senior VP at RCA Records after leading successful rhythm team with #1 hits from Chris Brown, Doja Cat,...
Music Industry’s Diversity Challenge for Black Lives
Music industry veteran Ron Sweeney calls for major record labels to address systemic diversity issues beyond donations to Black Lives Matter....
Jon Platt: Black CEO Advocates for Music Industry Change
Jon Platt, the only Black CEO of a major global music company, advocates for systemic change in the music industry during Black Music Month and...
Radio Facts: Remembering Little Richard and Andre Harrell
The music industry lost two icons this weekend: Little Richard, the Architect of Rock and Roll, and Andre Harrell, visionary founder of Uptown Records....
Epic Records EVP Zeke Lewis Birthday Celebration
Epic Records EVP Zeke Lewis celebrated his birthday at Bibo Ergo in Los Angeles with music industry elite including Sylvia Rhone, will.i.am, and Trey Songz....
Roc Nation Names Co Presidents Shari Bryant and Omar Grant
Roc Nation announces Shari Bryant and Omar Grant as new Co-Presidents. Both industry veterans previously worked at the label before roles at major companies....
Lyor Cohen: Industry Lacks Strong Executives
Music industry veteran Lyor Cohen discusses the lack of strong executives in today's music business during his appearance on The Breakfast Club radio show....
Industry Execs: Jones, Rhone & Habtemariam on Billboard
Billboard magazine features top music industry executives Juliette Jones, Sylvia Rhone, and Ethiopia Habtemariam on their latest cover in groundbreaking spotlight....
Power Play List Magazine, 2017’s Best of the BEST
Power Play List Magazine recognizes 2017's top achievers in radio and music, honoring PDs, label execs, and industry legends who made history....
Industry Bids Farewell to Tammy Tisdell-Coleman, Tyrone Peppers
The music industry mourns two veterans: Tammy Tisdell-Coleman, who broke artists like D'Angelo and Ginuwine, and radio PD Tyrone Peppers from KGFJ Los Angeles....
MOTOWN GOSPEL APPOINTS MONICA COATES AND EJ GAINES
Motown Gospel appoints Monica Coates as VP of A&R and EJ Gaines as VP of Marketing. Both executives bring decades of gospel music experience to...