Original Recording Date: June 3, 2024

Jamie Dee Hart is a music rights management advocate who is passionate about giving back to the industry by educating independent creators at all levels of their career. Her expertise is grounded in guiding artists to comprehend the crucial aspect of royalty collection, which is often overlooked but vital for establishing a sustainable long-term career in the music industry. Jamie has spent the last decade working with artists, labels, and publishers, helping them leverage digital platforms and tools along with confirming they accurately collect master and publishing royalties. Now, she is the Founder & CEO of Hart & Songs, an artist and rights management firm in Los Angeles, CA offering the ideal solution for independent artists, producers, and songwriters seeking to ensure proper song registration and effective collection of their royalties. The company also has extensive experience managing metadata and handling relations with companies such as Songtrust, Sentric Music, BMI, ASCAP, SoundExchange, among others who are crucial to the intricate process.

Jamie also manages Ryan Nealon, an LA-based pop singer-songwriter with a growing audience across TikTok and Instagram from several viral moments, as well as chill electronic producer Koresma who has over 100 million streams across all DSPs. Her past projects have encompassed a broad range of activities, from producing a live concert at Madison Square Garden for a Latin GRAMMY-nominated album to providing social media strategy guidance to breakout Clubhouse star Axel Mansoor during the app's explosive growth which was featured in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.

In her most recent role as a Sr. Manager on SoundCloud's Commercial Partnerships team, Jamie was responsible for leading the company's relationship with publishers and songwriters. Here, she helped launch SoundCloud’s first songwriter series “Unsung Heroes” highlighting the creators behind some of the most popular songs across genres.

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Original Recording Date: February 23, 2024

Sophia Sambo is an interdisciplinary artist and writer with an impressive academic background. She holds a B.F.A. and an M.F.A., and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Humanities and Culture, with additional certifications in Museum Studies and Creative Writing. She has dedicated herself to rigorous academic work, enhancing her artistic abilities and broadening her perspective. She approaches each piece of academic work as a sculpture or script, using narrative dialogue to convey new and necessary messages to her audience.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Sophia has a passion for teaching science, math, and athletics. She is also an avid runner, participating in various running events and training year-round. Her commitment to community service is evident through her volunteer work as a running coach, a cook in a soup kitchen, and her efforts in disaster relief, including contributions to Hurricane Katrina relief and assistance in multiple countries.

With a unique blend of artistic talent, academic achievement, and dedication to service, Sophia continues to make a significant impact in her fields of expertise.

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Original Recording Date: February 21, 2024

Sydney Alston is a dynamic entertainment manager known for his comprehensive expertise across all dimensions of the music industry. With an illustrious background spanning artist development, A&R, marketing, sales, and promotion, Sydney's multifaceted skill set has consistently driven success in the industry. Having engaged with major label and publishing giants including UMG, Warner Brothers, Sony, Sony ATV, Warner Chapel, and more, Sydney's influence is palpable. His impactful efforts have led to the signing of emerging artists to coveted major label recording contracts and licensing deals. Sydney's discovery and development of artists have resulted in many full time music careers. His clients' accolades include wins and contributions to the works of artists such as Chris Brown, Usher, Miguel, and Damon Marley to name a few, Grammy wins and a Eurovision award for "best song of the year."

Experienced in all facets of the music business | Artist Development | A&R | Marketing | Promotion | Expert Sales Professional | Account Executive | Product Specialist | Pro tools | Logic | Producer | Editing and Mixing Engineer | Vocal Editor | Bass Player | Microsoft | Planner | Educator | Consultive by nature | Business Developer | Excellent Interpersonal Skills | Coordinator | Relationship Management | Multitasker

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