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Todd L. Perry II

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

A progressive music executive with 5 + years of experience in the music business leveraging technology, data and culture to support independent artists. Passionate about building systems and forward thinking teams to create environments where today's artists can thrive, connect with fans and generate revenue. Todd is of belief that the new A&R lies at the intersection of music, technology and marketing.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice-President, Hip-Hop/R&B

Stem Distribution
12.2023 - Current
  • Overseeing the Artist Relations and New Business Team for all Hip-Hop/R&B Roster
  • Lead Strategy, New Business and Product Management Teams to build out processes, partnerships and marketing to enhance releases from Stem Roster
  • Interface with Artist Management and Artists to set proper framework and expectation for releases
  • Responsible for department revenue generation ($7M in Topline Revenue from 2022-23) and resource allocation

Head Of Hip-Hop/R&B

Stem Distribution
10.2021 - 12.2023
  • Responsible for identifying and signing key independent artists and labels across the Hip-Hop/R&B Genre
  • Fostered a bridge between New Business, Marketing and Product Management teams to develop strategies that ensure the success of the projects
  • Building processes and strategies that strengthen Stem's sales proposition/offering and artist retention

Vice-President Of A&R

Create Music Group
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Identified and signed independent artists and labels
  • Leveraged Internal Functions such as Commerce, Product Management and Marketing to build out a functional label services division
  • Developed an A&R + Marketing Tiered system for Independent artists: DIY, Mid-Tier and High-Touch

Partner

Mouvement Management LLC
01.2012 - 09.2018
  • Creative strategy and a&r for management roster: Mcfly, MAKJ, Laney Stewart, PICKLE
  • Interfacing w/Publishers on behalf of clients: Peer Music, Ultra Publishing
  • Strategized rollouts with label and distribution partners which included: Spinnin' Records, Armada, Ultra Records,
  • A&R Credits: Steve Aoki, Tinashe, Deorro, Chris Brown, Vince Staples, The-Dream, Blink 182

Partner

Mouvement Management LLC
01.2019 - 04.2020
  • Creative strategy and a&r for management roster: Mcfly, MAKJ, Laney Stewart, PICKLE
  • Interfacing w/Publishers on behalf of clients: Peer Music, Ultra Publishing
  • Strategized rollouts with label and distribution partners which included: Spinnin' Records, Armada, Ultra Records,
  • A&R Credits: Steve Aoki, Tinashe, Deorro, Chris Brown, Vince Staples, The-Dream, Blink 182

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA
06.2011

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Team Building and Management
  • A&R Marketing (Non-Traditional)
  • Clear and Effective Communication

Additional Information

Future Hope Member

  • City Of Hope


Unite The People

  • Advisory Board Member



Timeline

Vice-President, Hip-Hop/R&B

Stem Distribution
12.2023 - Current

Head Of Hip-Hop/R&B

Stem Distribution
10.2021 - 12.2023

Vice-President Of A&R

Create Music Group
03.2020 - 09.2021

Partner

Mouvement Management LLC
01.2019 - 04.2020

Partner

Mouvement Management LLC
01.2012 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Arts - English

Morehouse College
Todd L. Perry II