Corey Smyth Launches Blacksmith Recordings
Corey Smyth launches Blacksmith Recordings in partnership with Capitol Music Group and Motown Records. The new label features Vince Staples and Kilo Kish....
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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....
Island Records Promotes New SVP, Head of A’R
Island Records promotes Ziggy Chareton to Senior Vice President, Head of A&R. The executive previously signed Shawn Mendes and will oversee all A&R activities....
Universal Music Group Names New Executives
Universal Music Group announces new executive appointments in its Global Classics and Jazz Division following a profitable year with releases from Max Richter and Andrea...
Simon Katz Promoted to VP of A&R and Staff Producer
Republic Records promotes Simon Katz to VP of A&R and Staff Producer. Katz signed artists like Dagny and Two Feet, founded bands Iglu & Hartly...
Sony Music Relaunches Arista Records
Sony Music officially relaunches Arista Records under former Island Records CEO David Massey. The revamped label will operate as a broad creative platform....
Sony Music Launches SamePlate Label with Jonathan Master
Sony Music Entertainment partners with Jonathan Master to launch SamePlate, a new joint venture label focused on emerging talent development. The roster includes Ro Ransom,...
Darcus Beese Named President Of Island Records
Darcus Beese OBE has been named President of Island Records, joining Universal Music Group's U.S. label leadership. The renowned British executive previously led Island U.K....
Dontay Thompson Named SVP Rhythm/Crossover at Epic
Industry veteran Dontay Thompson has been promoted to SVP of Rhythm/Crossover at Epic Records, making the move from eOne Entertainment....
Phil Thornton on Leadership at RCA Inspiration
Phil Thornton leads RCA Inspiration after 25 years in music industry, starting at age 12. His team achieved multiple number one hits with Kirk Franklin,...
Chrisette Michele Discusses Being Dropped by Capitol Records
Grammy winner Chrisette Michele opens up about being dropped by Capitol Records after performing at Trump's inauguration. The R&B singer discusses the intense backlash and...
Chrisette Michele on Post-Trump Inauguration Struggles
Chrisette Michele reveals she contemplated suicide and suffered a miscarriage following severe backlash for performing at Trump's inauguration. The R&B singer was also dropped by...
Capitol Records: Azim Rashid on Music Business
Capitol Records' Azim Rashid shares valuable insights on the music industry business. A must-watch for understanding the inner workings of major label operations....
Azim Rashid on the Music Business
Capitol Records executive Azim Rashid shares valuable insights about the music business industry. Learn from one of the top professionals in the record label business....
Sam Selolwane Promoted to SVP Urban Promotion RCA
RCA Records promotes Sam Selolwane to SVP Urban Promotion under EVP Geo Bivins, recognizing her energetic personality and strong work ethic in the role....
Gary Kelly Named EVP/Chief Revenue Officer
Interscope Geffen A&M promotes Gary Kelly to Executive Vice President/Chief Revenue Officer, marking the first time an executive has held the CRO title at a...
LA Reid’s Former Assistant Claims Inappropriate Behavior
Former Epic Records executive LA Reid faces allegations of sexual harassment from his assistant, with claims of inappropriate behavior at the label's Christmas party....
LA Reid Exits Epic Records
LA Reid, prominent black music executive, has exited Epic Records. Reid was instrumental in major successes of artists like Future, Pink and Meghan Taylor....
Former Urban Music President Named EVP at Interscope Geffen A&M
Joie Manda has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Interscope Geffen A&M, moving up from President of Urban Music at Interscope Records....
Capitol Records Becomes Hollywood Royalty
Capitol Records received a Hollywood Star of Recognition celebrating their 75th anniversary. Katy Perry, Sir Lucian Grainge, and Steve Barnett presented the honor in a...
Capitol Records Launches 75th Anniversary Celebration
Capitol Records launches year-long 75th anniversary celebration in November with vinyl reissues, documentary series, and TASCHEN book honoring eight decades of music history....
SONY MUSIC Entertainment NYC Has Changed Locations
Sony Music Entertainment has relocated its New York headquarters to 25 Madison Avenue. The major record label's move marks a significant milestone for the company....
Lucian Grainge Named Most Powerful in Music
Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge tops Billboard's Power 100 list for the third time, becoming the first executive to hold the #1 spot consecutively....
BMG US PROMOTES ZACH KATZ TO PRESIDENT OF MUSIC PUBLISHING
BMG US promotes Zach Katz to President of Music Publishing, expanding his role after overseeing major chart successes and key signings including Bebe Rexha and...
LA Reid Talks Meeting Babyface with WBLS
LA Reid reveals untold stories about meeting Babyface and launching LaFace Records in exclusive WBLS interview, including how Kenneth Edmonds got his famous nickname....