Slang, the independent front line record label under the impact media umbrellaHas appointed Tiara Hargrave General Manager. She is based in New York and will report to influence partners and founding advisers Rene McLean, who is the head of the label.
Slang, which was launched in July last year, has a distribution agreement with Will Smith, and its list includes Grammy-winning producers Camper (Jay-Z, Drake, Mary J Blige, Nicki Minaj, Her) and 30 ROC (Roddy Rich, Yo Gotti , Travis Scott, Kanye West, Cardi B), Artist-Producer Isaia Huron and rapper/Singer Leaf, rapper The Underachievers, Ry XP and Truthbull and others. The label received a No. 1 gospel single with Smith’s “You can make it.”
Hargrave was previously CEO VP and GM for Alamo Records and also had key roles on Columbia Records, Universal Music Group, Red Bull and others. Over the years she has worked closely with artists such as Lil Nas X, Lil Durk and Kid Cudi.
With the support of Blackrock and Warner Music Group, Affect the mediaThe latest fund has secured over 30 investments over music rights, including multiplatinum artists Future, Enrique Iglesias, Blake Shelton, Jessie Reyez, Julia Michaels, songwriter-producer Tyler Johnson, songwriter-Producer Tainy and others.
“Tiara Hargrave has a proven track record of pushing independent artists for success, and she is not afraid to carry what hat is needed to get the job done,” McLean said. “Her entrepreneurial strategy in leading projects is in line with our values on hose.”
Hargrave added, “I am proud to announce that I will join the slang team, where I look forward to collaborating with a new level of talent and leading new, innovative perspectives on the table. I am pleased to contribute to the team’s dynamic vision and continue to drive the boundaries. “
