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VINCENT MORGAN

Pasadena,CA

Summary

With over 25 years of experience in the music industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise gained from, being a recording artist, working with major record labels, and music publishing companies. Throughout my career, I have excelled in various roles including artist/producer, management, writing /production, music supervision, an publishing A&R.

As a creative visionary, I possess exceptional communication skills that enable effective conveyance of ideas and motivation of artists, staff, and producers. Additionally, I have a proven track record of success as both an artist and executive with credits on several major albums. My network and keen ability to discover talent has been instrumental in my accomplishments within the music industry. Overall, I am a seasoned leader and manager dedicated to achieving excellence in the field of music.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of A&R

Peer Music Publishing
Burbank, CA
01.2016 - Current

Identifying and closing new writer deals, artist development, and actively creating opportunities for the existing roster leading to charting-topping pop releases.

Creating opportunities within current music business trends to grow alternative publishing company income streams.

Actively meeting with major writers, artist's managers, lawyers, A&R's, labels and high level contacts in the music business to create value.

Hire and develop A&R staff in the US/UK markets.

Director of A&R

Peer Music Publishing
Burbank, CA
01.2014 - 01.2016

A&R administration, writer development, writer sessions, roster management, studio management, production, bringing in new signings, leading to successful artist careers in publishing.

Music publisher/JV Owner

7Kingz/Peer Music
Burbank, CA
01.2008 - 01.2014

Discovered, signed and developed writer/artists with peermusic, leading writers to major label deals and chart-topping songs.

A&R Consultant

Melee Entertainment
Beverly Hills, CA
01.2000 - 01.2008

A&R for artists signed to Melee and Brian Turner(Priority records founder)

Artist

Capitol Records/ EMI
Hollywood, CA
01.1995 - 01.2000

Major artist, writer, producer of an RIAA certified platinum single/ gold album as part of the hiphop group 'Channel live" with Capitol Records.

Education

Executive Program in Management - Business Leadership

University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
02.2023

B.A. -

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
01.1993

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Writer/Artist Development
  • Event Networking
  • Leadership
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Market Research
  • Staff Training
  • Negotiation and Persuasion
  • Results-Driven
  • Public Speaking
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Relationship Building
  • Budget Oversight
  • Music writing/production

Accomplishments

  • RIAA certified Platinum recording artist with Capitol records.
  • Managed deal negotiations for multi-platinum music producers including Mike City, Dr. Dre, and Che Pope.
  • Executive produced Hip Hop Kidz, one of the first rap/dance DVD albums for kids sold in Target stores.
  • Received personal writing credits on albums by major artists including: Rihanna, Brandy, Adam Sandler, Busta Rhymes, Method Man and more.
  • Assisted and directly managed artist affairs and albums for a wide range of clients at Universal with Kanye West/GOOD/IDJ.
  • Secured an imprint deal with Universal through personally managed "7kingZ" production company.
  • Developed grammy-winning, platinum artists/songwriters with Peer Music Publishing.
  • Acted as primary music consultant for major music executives including Bryan Turner(Priority records) and Jheryl Busby(Motown)
  • Received ASCAP/BMI awards for songwriting as an artist and publisher including record of the year.
  • Participated in speaking engagements and panels at various colleges/music industry events.
  • Billboard top ten publisher in 2020
  • Billboard magazine's music industry Power player list

Timeline

Vice President of A&R

Peer Music Publishing
01.2016 - Current

Director of A&R

Peer Music Publishing
01.2014 - 01.2016

Music publisher/JV Owner

7Kingz/Peer Music
01.2008 - 01.2014

A&R Consultant

Melee Entertainment
01.2000 - 01.2008

Artist

Capitol Records/ EMI
01.1995 - 01.2000

Executive Program in Management - Business Leadership

University of California - Los Angeles

B.A. -

Montclair State University
VINCENT MORGAN