Kardinal Offishall
Other moves this week: Republic promoted Xiarra-Diamond Nimrod, while the NMPA hired a new svp of legal and business.
Universal Music Canada (UMC) named multi-platinum artist and producer
Kardinal Offishall as svp of A&R. He will report to UMC’s chairman and CEO
Jeffrey Remedios.
“Kardi is a force. He’s a ground-breaking, internationally respected artist, a smart and insightful label exec, a compassionate and bold thought leader, and a tireless philanthropist. He’s always been at the forefront of Canada’s music scene and UMC’s artists and team have long benefitted from his thoughtful collaboration, unmatched energy, and drive,” said Remedios. “This promotion underscores our big aspirations - Canada is bursting with talent and we’re committed to building the best team we can to put that talent front and center on a global stage. I’m honored to continue to lead alongside Kardi.”
Executive Turntable: Kardinal Offishall to Helm A&R at Universal Canada
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Originally published on April 7, 2021 9:00 am
The only true constants in the music industry during the tumultuous pandemic era have been fantastically sobering ones: lost livelihoods; interrupted career momentum; belated recognition of the brokenness of a system built on the exploitation of Black innovation and labor.
And yet, during this same period, Joy Oladokun s career has quietly blown up. The Nashville-based, Nigerian-American singer-songwriter has been tapped for timely, visibility-boosting, tech-powered initiatives, including Hulu s virtual Black History Month concert and YouTube s grant program for Black creators, while also benefiting from the sort of old-school, television-centric strategies that artists promotional teams prioritized well before the streaming age, like performing slots on late night shows and song placements on primetime dramas. Oladokun s music has even appeared on