The majors have been on a signing spree, leaving product managers and marketers overworked.
Label president David Bither on having scored the most nods in its 59-year history with projects in more than a half-dozen different genres.
While the format’s popularity pales next to vinyl, it's enjoyed a 443% sales increase in the last seven years – good news for a small number of manufacturers.
The newly created role follows EMPIRE's acquisition of the dirtybird label last fall.
Montejo replaces Adriana Restrepo, who joins the leadership team of IFPI.
"It's a full-circle moment for me," Dre says in a new press release in honor of the album's 30th anniversary.
The investment values the Atlanta-based label and management firm behind Summer Walker, 6lack and more at over $100 million.
The exec, previously executive vp/general manager at the label, moves up to a new position.
The former Interscope vp of A&R will base her enterprise in New York.
The partnership includes a wide-ranging partnership that will highlight legendary SME artists and more.
