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HITMKR Industry Insights: Live with Shawn Barron

Join us for a special Industry Insights session featuring Shawn Barron, co-founder of EZMNY Recordsand recent Billboard Executive Impact Award winner!

With a career spanning Atlantic, Motown, and Empire, Shawn has worked with Ty Dolla $ign, Leon Thomas, Flo Rida, Trey Songz, Offset, Migos, and more.

In this 1-hour live Q&A, Shawn will share his journey from Buffalo to the top of the music industry, including how he:

  • Transitioned from basketball to A&R, bringing early talent like Drake and Wale to the table.

  • Signed and developed platinum-selling artists including Ty Dolla $ign, Kap G, and Diggy Simmons.

  • Helped shape projects at Motown, Atlantic, and Empire, and now co-runs EZMNY Records with Ty Dolla $ign.

You’ll walk away with insider knowledge on:

  • How indie labels really operate

  • How artists can land record deals (and improve their chances)

  • Steps independent artists can take to build & operate like signed artists

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