Bryan Calhoun
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Bryan Calhoun is vicepresident of New Media and External Affairs at SoundExchange
. At SoundExchange Calhoun plays a key role in the connections to performing artist and rights owners, management of new media form, and the advancement of the company's role in music business education and future.
Calhoun obtained a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Georgia
in 1992. While still in school he was involved in managing acts like Cypress Hill
, Tupac
, Digable Planets
, and many others before focusing on promotion and marketing.
Calhoun added MSN Entertainment, G.O.O.D. Music, Disturbing Tha Peace
, Monster Cable and others to his experience after finding Label Management Systems, LLC in 2003. He created the acclaimed innovative tool for musician and labels, Music Business Toolbox along with Label Management Systems Financial Management Software.
Recently, Calhoun has turned his focus on issues in new media and high-end management & consulting for acts like Dead Prez
, Kanye West
, Ludacris
, Drake
, Lil Wayne
, Kid Cudi
, and others including a place as lead-consultant for the number one urban music management firm Hip Hop Since 1978
(which houses Kanye West, Lil’ Wayne, Drake and Young Jeezy).
A a frequent speaker and panelist at industry events, Calhoun was a driving force behind the Performance Rights Act
. He plays a key role in innovation and advocacy in music business today and holds a position on the boards of various industry focused organizations and initiatives, e.g. APriceForMusic.com, Future of Music Coalition
, and the University of Georgia Music Business Program.
Recently Bryan Calhoun was featured as the cover story for University of Georgia's Terry Website and Magazine (Fall 2009).
SoundExchange
SoundExchange is a non-profit performance rights organization that collects royalties on the behalf of sound recording copyright owners and featured artists for non-interactive digital transmissions, including satellite and Internet radio.-History:Prior to 1995, SRCOs in the United States did not...
. At SoundExchange Calhoun plays a key role in the connections to performing artist and rights owners, management of new media form, and the advancement of the company's role in music business education and future.
Calhoun obtained a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Georgia
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
in 1992. While still in school he was involved in managing acts like Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill is an American hip hop group from South Gate, California. Cypress Hill was the first Latino hip-hop group to have platinum and multi-platinum albums, selling over 18 million albums worldwide...
, Tupac
Tupac
Tupac is a relatively uncommon male name. Notable people with the name include:*Túpac Inca Yupanqui , tenth Sapa Inca of the Incan Empire*Túpac Amaru , last indigenous leader of the Inca people in Peru...
, Digable Planets
Digable Planets
Digable Planets is an American alternative hip hop trio based in New York City, composed of Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler , Mary Ann "Ladybug Mecca" Vieira and Craig "Doodlebug" Irving . They released their debut album Reachin' in 1993, and their follow-up album Blowout Comb in 1994...
, and many others before focusing on promotion and marketing.
Calhoun added MSN Entertainment, G.O.O.D. Music, Disturbing Tha Peace
Disturbing Tha Peace
Disturbing tha Peace is a record label founded by Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges, his manager Chaka Zulu and Zulu's brother Jeff Dixon...
, Monster Cable and others to his experience after finding Label Management Systems, LLC in 2003. He created the acclaimed innovative tool for musician and labels, Music Business Toolbox along with Label Management Systems Financial Management Software.
Recently, Calhoun has turned his focus on issues in new media and high-end management & consulting for acts like Dead Prez
Dead Prez
Dead Prez stylized as dead prez is a hip hop duo from the United States, composed of stic.man and M-1, formed in 1996 in New York City, New York. They are known for their confrontational style, combined with socialist lyrics focused on both militant social justice and Pan-Africanism...
, Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
, Ludacris
Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
, Drake
Drake (entertainer)
Aubrey Drake Graham , who records under the mononym Drake, is a Canadian recording artist and actor. He originally became known for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation....
, Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
, Kid Cudi
Kid Cudi
Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi , better known by his stage name Kid Cudi , sometimes stylized KiD CuDi, is an American rapper, singer and actor. He first gained major attention after the release of his debut mixtape A Kid Named Cudi. In 2009, his single "Day 'n' Nite" reached the top five of the...
, and others including a place as lead-consultant for the number one urban music management firm Hip Hop Since 1978
Hip Hop Since 1978
Hip Hop Since 1978 is a management and production company based in New York City. It was started by G. Roberson and Kyambo Joshua. G. Roberson is the current CEO of Hip Hop Since 1978 and President of the rap division at Atlantic Records. Kyambo "Hip Hop" Joshua is the Co-CEO of Hip Hop Since...
(which houses Kanye West, Lil’ Wayne, Drake and Young Jeezy).
A a frequent speaker and panelist at industry events, Calhoun was a driving force behind the Performance Rights Act
Performance Rights Act
On February 4, 2009, Congressman John Conyers, Jr. introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, 111th Congress. TheBill was referred to the and on December 14, 2010, it was placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 405...
. He plays a key role in innovation and advocacy in music business today and holds a position on the boards of various industry focused organizations and initiatives, e.g. APriceForMusic.com, Future of Music Coalition
Future of Music Coalition
Future of Music Coalition is a U.S. 501 national non-profit organization specializing in education, research and advocacy for musicians with a focus on issues at the intersection of music technology, policy and law.- Background :...
, and the University of Georgia Music Business Program.
Recently Bryan Calhoun was featured as the cover story for University of Georgia's Terry Website and Magazine (Fall 2009).
Major Clients
- Kanye WestKanye WestKanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
- Lil WayneLil WayneDwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
- DrakeDrake (entertainer)Aubrey Drake Graham , who records under the mononym Drake, is a Canadian recording artist and actor. He originally became known for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation....
- Young JeezyYoung JeezyJay Wayne Jenkins , better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. He is the member of the hip hop group United Streets Dopeboyz of America and a former member of BMF...
- Kid CudiKid CudiScott Ramon Seguro Mescudi , better known by his stage name Kid Cudi , sometimes stylized KiD CuDi, is an American rapper, singer and actor. He first gained major attention after the release of his debut mixtape A Kid Named Cudi. In 2009, his single "Day 'n' Nite" reached the top five of the...
- Dead PrezDead PrezDead Prez stylized as dead prez is a hip hop duo from the United States, composed of stic.man and M-1, formed in 1996 in New York City, New York. They are known for their confrontational style, combined with socialist lyrics focused on both militant social justice and Pan-Africanism...
- LudacrisLudacrisChristopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
- Hip Hop Since 1978Hip Hop Since 1978Hip Hop Since 1978 is a management and production company based in New York City. It was started by G. Roberson and Kyambo Joshua. G. Roberson is the current CEO of Hip Hop Since 1978 and President of the rap division at Atlantic Records. Kyambo "Hip Hop" Joshua is the Co-CEO of Hip Hop Since...