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Talking With Producer Manager Zach Katz (Part 2)

March 17, 2009

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This is the second half of a 2-part interview with Zach Katz. To read Part 1, please click here.
Do you focus more on placing J.R Rotem’s music with artists [...]

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Talking With Producer Manager Zach Katz

March 16, 2009

Firstly, can you introduce yourself a bit and tell us what it is that you do?
My name is Zach Katz. I am a music manager and CEO of Beluga Heights, a record label and publishing company I have with my partners Jonathan “J.R” Rotem, the producer, and his brother Tommy Rotem, who is our A&R.
My [...]

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How To Get A Music Manager & Booking Agent

February 23, 2009

If you ask 100 independent artists what they need in order to take their career to the next level, most of them are likely to say that they need a good manager, or that they need a booking agent.
Problem is, about 99 of them probably don’t understand what a manager and booking agent really does, [...]

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Who’s Your A&R?

February 22, 2009

In the video below, producer, Isaac “Ike Dirty” Hayes III, discusses the current state of A&Rs and the need for record labels to recruit A&Rs with a musical background.

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Rest In Peace Shakir Stewart

November 1, 2008

Today marks a truly unfortunate day, as Shakir Stewart has passed away.
Just earlier this year, Shakir was named Executive Vice President of Def Jam Recordings. Prior to his promotion, he served as Senior VP of A&R at Def Jam since September 2006 and as VP of A&R the two years prior.
Shakir passed away earlier today [...]

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