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From the mailroom to the man behind the label, Shawn Barrons ( @shawnbarron ) legendary ear for talent had to be highlighted! From early on knowing Drake was going to be a star to signing Ty Dolla $ign after hearing his tape or believing in Leon Thomas after listening to his project.. Shawns ear has never let him down.

A decade together Shawn & Ty’s loyalty is a key part of this success and something every artist and exec can learn from who is coming up.

From delivering mail to delivering hits & producing stars Shawn Barron & EZMNY records are a force to known! ⭐️ by @beforetheaccolades

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The man Ghazi Shami ( @ghazi ) who is the founder and leader behind @empire and countless of our favorite artist’s. Ghazi has revolutionized how the business side of the music industry is supposed to be operated all while remaining independent and building the biggest independent label in the country. ⭐️🇵🇸 by @beforetheaccolades

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The machine behind Drake’s marketing campaigns feels cinematic and I understand why. Spearheading the company @dreamcrew and behind it is life long friends Adel Nur, Aka Future The Prince & Matte Babel ( @mattebabel ) 🧊⭐️ by @beforetheaccolades

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Today we highlight Mousa Hamdan ( @mousa504 ) for being a key part into the legendary 20+ year run Curren$y has been on!

From selling out their own tours, creating their own label, their own clothing company to now being partnered with Nascar, Pelicans, and even their own flagship store on Canal Street, these two have never stopped grinding and are a blueprint to success in this music industry. by @beforetheaccolades

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The final episode #7 of The Women Behind The Scenes series we had to highlight the one and only, a true pioneer Ethiopia Habtemariam ( @theethiopiandream ) ⭐️

From an internship to one of the most illustrious careers in the music industry, Ethiopia has broken down barriers, set new standards, and has inspired so many of us on the way. by @beforetheaccolades

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Xiarra Diamond never stopped being the fan. She just learned how to turn belief into a strategy.

She started as an A$AP Mob fan with a fan page, a YouTube channel, and a camera she didn’t know how to use. Today she’s the SVP running hip-hop and R&B marketing at Republic, behind Metro Boomin, Pop Smoke, and some of the biggest rollouts in the culture.

Fan page → YouTube → temp assistant → SVP at Republic Records. Providing value at every popular and turning point.

Episode #6 of Women Behind The Scenes Series ⭐️ by @beforetheaccolades

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Episode #5 of Women Behind The Scenes Series were highlighting Dem @11thand.co Girls! Ebonie Ward ( @ebsdaboss )built the first all-Black-owned and operated management group in music history. Future, Gunna, Flo Milli, DDG. Names everybody knows.

But nobody builds something this big alone.

A first hire in 2013 who became her right hand. A friendship with a DJ that turned into a sisterhood — now leading A&R for their own label. A stylist she met on a shoot in 2016 who now shapes the visual identity for every artist on the roster. A CFO who promised her “get it together and call me” — and moved cities to keep that promise. A lawyer who’s stood in front of every obstacle since day one.

Different lanes. Never traditionally in the same room. Now running an empire together.

And it doesn’t stop at the deals — through A Seat at the Table, they send 11 girls to HBCUs every single year, tuition paid, so the next generation gets a seat too.

Nobody hands you a table like this. You build it. Then you make sure it’s big enough for everybody who’s coming next.

These are Dem 11th & Co girls.

Let us know how this one hit you in the comments 👇 and tag somebody you’re building your own table with. by @beforetheaccolades

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Episode #4 of Women Behind The Scenes we have to highlight The Homie Sydney Vann ( @thehomiesydney )

From starting her own business at 16 to market street performers to being the Senior Director Of Marketing at @defjam by @beforetheaccolades

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She heard no before she heard yes. Karen Civil turned a rejected apprenticeship into building her own company and creating iconic cultural moments across music, fashion, sports, and entertainment. So we had to spotlight her for episode #3 of Women Behind The Scenes ⭐️ by @beforetheaccolades

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2nd episode of Women Behind The Scenes we’re highlighting Jaide Lewis’s company and her team with Brodrick and Malcolm! The big 3 have adopted with times and mastered the art of digital story telling for their clients.

The artist need a team and so do companies to be great. Each one of them are all exceptional in their roles in the business & operate with efficiency, unity, and a clear vision of being the best digital story tellers for the up and coming artist’s ⭐️ by @beforetheaccolades

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French Montanta’s 2026 run has been amazing to watch, so we had to highlight the amazing woman executing from behind the scenes - Lola Plaku ( @iluvlola ) 💐💿 by @beforetheaccolades

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