He has already succeeded in that by signing Megan Thee Stallion, who has amassed 11 platinum singles and two Hot 100 No. 1s. We are the foundation, and the merit we bring to the table needs to be amplified further and louder in order to efficiently expand our ecosystem.” -Nimrodįounder/CEO, 1501 Certified EntertainmentĬrawford launched his label after retiring from Major League Baseball in 2016, hoping to spotlight undiscovered artists. The Change We Still Need to See: “We need more Black women to be properly represented, recognized and uplifted into top-level roles within our industry. In addition to winning label of the year at the inaugural Clio Music Awards along with honors for its campaign for The Weeknd’s After Hours, Republic scored with a recent trio of chart triumphs: The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” broke the Hot 100 record for most weeks in the top 10 (59), rapper-singer Coi Leray earned her first top 40 hit with the Lil Durk-assisted “No More Parties,” and Pop Smoke’s posthumous album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon, bowed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and became the longest-running No. “We’re excited to see his first real show back.”įavorite Artist During the Pandemic: “Bob Marley, because he kept me at peace.” -Simmons “Jack’s trajectory has changed so much since the pandemic,” says Morrison, 42. But it was Kentucky rapper Jack Harlow who secured another win for the Atlanta-based label with his 2020 album, Thats What They All Say, which debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200. Generation Now’s roster of young stars includes Lil Uzi Vert, Killumantii and Seddy Hendrinx. The Power of Black Music in One Word: “Motivating.” “ more people of color in decision-making roles,” says Bynum, who is proud of UMe’s “ongoing commitment to meaningful change inside and outside the company.” In the newly created role she’s been in since May 2020 at UMe, the global catalog and special markets division of Universal Music Group, Bynum works with senior executives at Republic, Island, Def Jam and Cash Money to develop strategic initiatives across their urban rosters. Bynum previously worked at Cash Money/Young Money/Republic with both emerging artists Jacquees and Kiana Ledé and stars including Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and Drake. I love the fact that they also give new artists a chance to shine.”Įxecutive vp East Coast labels, Universal Music Enterprises Says Burnette: “She brings a fresh perspective to the game through raw lyricism and her relatable life experiences as a young African American girl from Brooklyn.”Ĭoncert I’m Looking Forward To: “The Rolling Loud festival in New York City, Miami and Los Angeles. At the helm of the revived 4th & Broadway, Burnette hopes to do the same with Young Devyn, newly signed during the pandemic. President, 4th & Broadway executive vp, Island RecordsĪt Island, Burnette helped propel Skip Marley’s success with his H.E.R.-assisted track “Slow Down,” his first leader on any Billboard airplay chart, reaching the top of Adult R&B Airplay. As an industry we need to remain vigilant in supporting programs that can provide opportunities, alternative outlets and options for growth for our young people as a way to truly influence change.” -Atlas The Change We Still Need to See: “We continue to see too much violence in our communities. Daniels, 41, Bolden, 36, and Atlas are prioritizing artist development, which, Atlas says, is more necessary than ever: “Coming out of the pandemic after a year without touring, developing new artists will need time and support to make up for the lost year.” Adds Bolden: “You can have records that do numbers but never truly build the artist into a star.” Warner Records’ banner year included hip-hop hits such as CJ’s “Whoopty,” with a Latin remix from Anuel AA and Ozuna, as well as Saweetie’s and NLE Choppa’s ongoing successes, and gold records for Erica Banks and YFN Lucci.
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