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BBM Profile: David Linton

I held Vice President positions at PolyGram, Island, and Arista Records. As Sr Vice President at Capitol Records. I led the label’s return to Black Music after a 7-year absence. I have gold & platinum awards representing $90 million in sales work ...

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Billboard: A Letter To The Editor

Gail Mitchell Billboard Magazine 5700 Wilshire Blvd Suite 500 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Dear Gail, I want to thank you for the column entitled “Why Hasn’t the Hip Hop Boom Pushed More Black Executives To The Top?” This has been a question asked ...

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The State of Black Music and Beyond

The State of Black Music and Beyond: We’ve Had Three Musical Revolutions—I Participated in One… By Jackie Rhinehart My perspective on music and the music industry is drawn from my 30+ years in the business. I came to New York City in the fall of 19 ...