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We’re excited to announce that on December 16th from 1 pm onwards we are hosting another Point Blank Music School open day at our state-of-the-art studio facility at 26 Orsman Road, London, N1 5QJ. This event will feature an exclusive talk from a very special guest: Benny Scarrs – a former A&R for Island Records who now manages UK rap sensation Dave […]
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Island Records and Urban Development have announced a partnership that will give early stages musicians access to development funding, mentoring and industry expertise. The partnership is being headed up by the non-profit Urban Development’s founder and director Pamela McCormick and Island Records UK’s Urban Division president Alex Boateng. Speaking about…
A five-point plan for change from Island Records’ UK President of Urban, Alex Boateng…
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Exec steps up under new label boss, Darcus Beese
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The story of Kiesza, a streaming mega-hit… and what happens when things go wrong with a major label
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Alex Boateng upped to President of Urban, Steve Pitron granted wider role
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Alex Boateng upped to President of Urban, Steve Pitron granted wider role
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After David Massey’s exit, Island Records names British music executive, Darcus Beese the new President, parent company Universal Music Group announced. Beese will take over Massey’s role, who headed to Sony Music, in New York City on July 1, while Mas…
Exec started his career at Island in 1989
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YouTube is doubling down on supporting emerging artists
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