![]() He played a key role in building the careers of many of our biggest artists and I look forward to supporting his next chapter.”Įdge also told MBW that RCA’s executive VP of A&R, Tunji Balogun, who has signed and developed Khalid, is considered a “star player” at the label, embodying an approach of “working with artists early, then supporting and developing them over the long term.” He also gave props to two former Interscope execs who have joined the company, Aaron “Dash” Sherrod, who signed JuiceWRLD to Interscope, and senior VP of marketing Archie Davis. “I want to thank Joe for his years helping build RCA for success. This new role will give him expanded oversight to reinvigorate all aspects of RCA’s operations.”Įdge also nodded to Riccitelli’s contributions. “With his deep relationships and decades of success working with legendary, pioneering artists, he is the ideal partner to help move our creative direction in a renewed, expanded way for the future.” Pitss will remain CEO and founder of ByStorm Entertainment, an entertainment company that was established in 1998.Įdge said Fleckenstein “has been a tremendous partner working effectively alongside me and across Sony Music globally these past few years driving our business forward. “Mark has demonstrated tremendous growth as an energetic, unstoppable leader whose unbridled enthusiasm and experience will be invaluable in taking our company to exciting new directions,” Edge’s statement continues. ![]() He was Notorious B.I.G.’s manager and at RCA has worked closely with Usher, J. ![]() He is clearly referencing the popularity of hip-hop and R&B, which have formed the core of Pitts’ career for more than 20 years. Over the past decade, there has been a genre shift in consumer demand and streaming has revolutionized every aspect of our business so we must constantly adapt and iterate on our successes.” Kelly.In a statement, Edge said, “RCA Records was a different company even just a few years ago. Kelly sex slave” who appeared on Surviving R. On Friday, a former manager of the singer, Henry James Mason, handed himself to Atlanta authorities for allegedly threatening the family of Joycelyn Savage. Two radio stations in Dallas have reportedly done so, with #MuteRKelly putting the heat on other radio, streaming services, retailers, promoters and venues. This now puts great pressure on urban radio to dump R. Its director Arisha Hatch of Color of Change stated: “This victory belongs to the survivors of his abuse - their brave testimonies played a critical role in pushing RCA to drop R. The RCA/Sony move was hailed on Friday by Color of Change as a victory “because African-American female voices are finally heard.” That changed after claims and accusations of severe sexual misconduct in the Lifetime documentary Surviving R. He has never been convicted of sexual crimes and was acquitted on child pornography charges in 2008.īut the African American community has maintained that he escaped legal action because of his high profile and because his victims were black. Kelly has long denied accusations that first surfaced in 2000 of his predilection for under-aged girls. Kelly extended his Sony relationship, he signed with RCA. Kelly was a major money-spinner for both companies.īoth had acquired him indirectly – RCA/Sony after it bought out Jive Records with whom the footballer-turned-triple Grammy-winning singer had his first hits in the early ‘90s, and UMPG when it bought Zomba Publishing as part of its 2007 acquisition of BMG Music Publishing. Kelly last year, probably as early as last northern spring, according to some of its executives under conditions of anonymity. ![]() “RCA Drop Kelly!” and “Black Girls Matter.” It was organised by the Ultraviolet and Color of Change associations, with members holding up placards proclaiming RCA/Sony is said to have made the move last Friday (January 18) two days after a massive #MuteRKelly protest rally was held outside Sony’s New York offices on Wednesday. Neither company has made an official statement but the news was leaked by executives. ![]()
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