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(Atlanta, GA) “A Milli” – Lil Wayne “Beam Me Up” – Tay Dizm feat T-Pain & Rick Ross “Talking Out The Side of Ya Neck” – Dem Franchise Boyz “Bossy” – Kelis “You Don’t Want Drama”- 8 Ball & MJG “HO” – Ludacris
Cory Mo (Houston, TX)
“Underground Thang” Bun B feat Chamillionare “Aint Nobody Trippin” feat. Pimp C “Don’t Fuck With You” - Pimp C “H-Town Anthem” – Brooke Valentine “Another Song” – Z-Ro “When It Get Gangsta” – Geto Boys “Nothing 2 Show” – Geto Boys “Don’t Go” – Devin The Dude “Gitcha Mind Right” - Pimp C
Jim Jonsin
(Miami Beach, FL) “Lollipop” – Lil’Wayne feat. Static Major “Beautiful Nightmare” – Beyonce “Break Something” – Mario “Leather So Soft”- Lil Wayne & Birdman “Another Girl” – Bow Wow & Omarion “Show Stopper” – Danity Kane “Unpredictable” Jamie Fox feat. Ludacris
J.U.S.T.I.C.E League
(Atlanta, GA via Tampa, FL) “She Got It” – 2 Pistols feat T-Pain “Maybach Music”- Rick Ross feat. Jay–Z “Luxury Tax”- Rick Ross feat. Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, and Trick Daddy “No One Will Do”- Mary J. Blige “Bury Me A G”- Young Jeezy “Don’t Get Caught” - Young Jeezy “Rumble Young Man Rumble” – Juelz Santana
Mr. Lee
(Atlanta, GA) “Low” – Flo Rida featuring T-Pain “I’d Rather” – Three 6 Mafia “Foolish” – Shawty Lo “2 Step” – DJ Unk “Walk It Out” – DJ Unk “Who the Fuck Is That” – Dolla
(Houston, TX) “3 Kings” – T.I., Bun B, Slim Thug “Get Throwed” – Pimp C, Jay-Z, Bun B, Young Jeezy “Break Em Off” – Paul Wall “Recognize A Playa” – Boss Hogg Outlawz “Keep Pushin” – Bun B “Sex Faces” – Scarface “Chunk Up Da Deuce” – Lil Keke, Paul Wall, UGK “From the South” – Z-Ro
Gorilla Tek
Mouse & BJ
DJ Montay
(Miami, FL) “She’s So Fly” – Grind Mode “Freaky Deaky” – Flo Rida feat. Trey Songz “Champion” & “Pussy Real Good” – Jacki-O
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Lenny S
Throwing up the dynasty sign since before he can remember, Lenny S is the VP of A&R for the storied Hip Hop label Def Jam/Roc-A-Fella. Having been with the label since ’96, S has handled projects for Beanie Sigel, Ghostface Killah and scores of other Def Jam artists . Still on his grind, you can find him on the road at conferences, talent shows, seminars or wherever else talent is found.
Dave Lighty
A well-known veteran mover and shaker in the industry, Dave Lighty is Senior A&R at Jive Records. With well over a decade and change grinding in the business, the talent finder and artist developer was instrumental in signing acts including Lil Mama, as well as helping guide the careers of other Jive artists including T-Pain, UGK, Chris Brown and the Youngbloodz.
Joie Manda
Making moves down South for a good minute now, Joie Manda currently serves as VP of Asylum Records. As an executive at one of the most powerful labels down bottom, he helps to ensure the success of his roster of artists, which include Bun B, Shawty, C-Murder and Lil Wil.
(Baton Rouge, LA) “Independent”- Webbie “Pop It 4 Pimp”- Bun B feat. Juvenile &Webbie “Wipe Me Down” – Foxx feat Lil Boosie & Webbie “Zoom” – Lil Boosie “All The Way” – 3 Deep “Adios” - Trill Fam “Missing You” – Webbie “I’m Hot” – Webbie “You A Trip” – Webbie “Distant Lover” - Lil Boosie “Just Like This” – Webbie
Dee SonOram
Being an executive at arguably the most successful indie imprint in the game already says a lot, but that’s not enough for Dee Sonoram. Having been with the label since 2005, as VP of Promotions for Koch Records, Sonoram makes sure that the world knows about Koch’s long list of releases, like projects by DJ Unk, Jim Jones, Hell Rell and DJ Khaled just to name a few.
Orlando McGhee
A tastemaker’s tastemaker, Orlando McGhee is Head Director of A&R for Warner. A key and influential figure behind the scenes, McGhee has helped to ink and develop tons of artists including E-40, Lil Scrappy, Crime Mob, producer Nitty and singer/songwriter Attitude.
Red (Houston, TX)
As an A&R at Rap-a-Lot Records, International Red has helped to foster the careers of numerous flagship artists at the label, including Bun B. A fixture in the Texas rap scene, Red’s vision and tenacity has made him one of the business’ most respected executives. OZONE MAG // 9