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In his new role, Kardinal will continue to discover, sign and develop artists, forge new creative partnerships and provide strategic direction to drive the international success and cultural prominence of UMC’s artist roster. He will work closely with UMC’s urban marketing team while continuing his roles as chair of UMC’s B.L.A.C.K. Coalition (BLC) and Canada’s representative on UMG’s Task Force for Meaningful Change. Republic Records promoted Xiarra-Diamond Nimrod to vp of marketing...

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...

Music Industry Moves: Universal Music Canada Names Kardinal Offishall Senior VP of A&R; Matt Gudinski Upped at Mushroom Group Variety 2 hrs ago We Are Moving the Needle, which was founded by Grammy winner engineer Emily Lazar and aims to close the gender gap in the technical fields of the recording industry, has announced new additions to its advisory “SoundBoard.” They include artists Brittany Howard, Vanessa Carlton, Christina Perri, Imogen Heap, and Tune-Yards’ Merrill Garbus, and j...

Skip to main content Currently Reading Music Industry Moves: Attorney Joel Katz Joins New Law Firm, Swedish House Mafia Inks With Weeknd Manager Sal Slaiby Jem Aswad, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail Attorney  Joel Katz, former founding chairman of Greenberg Traurig’s entertainment and media practice and a top official at the Recording Academy, has joined Barnes & Thornburg. He will remain based in Atlanta, where he will serve as as senior counsel for the firm’s entertainment, media and ...