LEWI VARGAS
Summary
Music industry professional with 5+ years of experience across A&R, artist development, talent discovery, deal evaluation, and release strategy. Experience leading artist acquisition initiatives, supporting publishing analysis, building strategic partnerships, and developing artists across independent label and management environments.
Skilled in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and driving growth. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving business needs. Known for leadership, problem solving, and delivering measurable results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Member
THE RECORDING ACADEMY
01.2023 - Current
- Participate in professional development and industry programming
COO
NUOVO ENTERTAINMENT
01.2024 - Current
- Lead A&R strategy and artist development initiatives across roster growth and creative direction
- Identify and develop emerging talent through market research and release planning
- Secure strategic partnerships
- Spearheaded operational strategies to enhance organizational efficiency and drive growth.
- Streamlined cross-departmental communication to align objectives and improve project outcomes.
A&R Research Analyst
EST 1985
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted artist and repertoire research to support A&R and publishing decisions
- Analyzed deal structures and market opportunities
Artist Manager
N2O MANAGEMENT AGENCY
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Manage, artist development, release planning, and business operations
- Mentored emerging talent in career development, branding, and performance preparation strategies.
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to enhance artist visibility and engagement.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, promoters, and agents to secure optimal performance opportunities.
Junior A&R
WEALTH NATION
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Scouted emerging artists and supported release campaigns
Booking Agent Intern
MERIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Supported promotion, artist relations, and live event execution
Education
B.A. Communication - Entrepreneurship
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2018
Skills
- A&R / Talent Scouting / Artist Development
- General management and administration
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Contract negotiation
- Partnership Development
- Risk management
- Revenue growth
- Strategic business planning
Websites
Accomplishments
- Closed $500K+ in artist and music business deals
- Helped scale an independent startup music company to $500K+ valuation within two years
- Secured 5+ B2B strategic partnerships
- Contributed to projects receiving 2 BET Awards nominations (2026)
- Independently sourced and facilitated a deal with Create Music Group
- Supported artists whose releases have collectively generated 10M+ streams
Languages
English (Native)
Spanish (Native)
Timeline
COO
NUOVO ENTERTAINMENT
01.2024 - Current
Professional Member
THE RECORDING ACADEMY
01.2023 - Current
A&R Research Analyst
EST 1985
01.2023 - 01.2024
Artist Manager
N2O MANAGEMENT AGENCY
01.2021 - 03.2024
Junior A&R
WEALTH NATION
01.2018 - 01.2019
Booking Agent Intern
MERIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT
01.2018 - 01.2018
B.A. Communication - Entrepreneurship
Michigan State University