Leslie Lacy
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution/Artist Discovery Intern
Big Ass Kids
01.2023 - 05.2026
- Assist in identifying and researching emerging artists for both label and distribution
- Support the distribution team with artist communication, release planning, metadata review, and scheduling
- Monitor new music trends, viral moments, and cultural movements impacting artist growth
Co-Director
Drexel University's Concert Board & DragonFly Concert
05.2024 - 10.2025
- Director for yearly concert which has featured acts such as Yung Gravy, MKTO, Tinashe, Slayyyter, Flo Rida, Kehlani, Chlöe Bailey, etc.
- Responsible for organizing teams such as artist hospitality, marketing, production, etc.; booking talent such as headliner, opener, and student opener; and booking venue
- Organizer of sponsorships for concert that included marketing and brand exposure for all parties
A&R Intern
Artist Partner Group (APG)
Los Angeles, USA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in the rollout of Kevin Gates' Luca Brasi 4 album
- Researched unsigned writers, artists, and producers for both label and publishing
- Assisted in beat selection for various artists
- Developed concept sheets for Kevin Gates, Sexyy Red, NBA Youngboy, and Rio Sterling
Publishing & Label A&R/Admin Intern
Maison Arts
Los Angeles, USA
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducted A&R research by working directly with the A&R team to expand Maison Arts' roster of clients on the publishing and label side
- Assisted the A&R team with song pitching, both for synch opportunities and for artists
- Assisted in brainstorming session ideas for artists on roster
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Industry
Drexel University
Philadelphia06-2026
Skills
- A&R Research
- Music Publishing
- Creative Sync
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Suite
- DISCO
- Chartmetric
- Playlist Curation/Artist Discovery
- Marketing & Social Media Marketing
Timeline
A&R Intern
Artist Partner Group (APG)
06.2025 - 08.2025
Publishing & Label A&R/Admin Intern
Maison Arts
06.2024 - 09.2024
Co-Director
Drexel University's Concert Board & DragonFly Concert
05.2024 - 10.2025
Distribution/Artist Discovery Intern
Big Ass Kids
01.2023 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Music Industry
Drexel University