2011 marked the beginning of a new journey for this entertainment business as Zobe became a one-stop-shop for the fashion, modeling, music, entertainment, and media industry in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia area), the nation, and beyond!
Alonzo Black (CEO of Zobe) felt that it was time for Zobe Models and Talents Agency which has been in business for about 19 years to take the company to the next level by taking the great music talents that they represent and give them the resources and connections they need internally to enhance their careers instead of seeking outside sources. When creating Zobe Models and Talents, Alonzo Black, the CEO had no idea that he would end up creating a music division under the company but saw the need and is filling the void. With the launching Zobe Magazine and Zobe Television Network among other entities from Zobe Models and Talents it looks like the future of Zobe will be just something everyone will have to pay close attention to, for with the growth and expansion of this company, at this rate they are now stronger and more passionate than ever.
So to cover all aspects of the industry, Zobe developed an independent record label as a division within the company (Zobe Records) to become a one-stop-shop for the entertainment industry. The CEO (Alonzo Black) has been mentored by a Stellar Award Winning performer / record label owner, a Universal Music Group executive, and has also been taught by some of the music industries finest and most respected individuals. With resources including major record label owners, A&Rs, producers, DJs, and executives Zobe Records has a leg up on the competition with the knowledge and experience behind them! All of this in addition to a record label owner who has been trained vocally, trained musically, has played a number of instruments for various bands and genres of music, has an eye for talent, and an ear for good music.
Zobe Records has merged music studios underneath the company umbrella and seeks additional music studio partners worldwide. Zobe Records is a member of ASCAP with its own publishing company "Alonzo Black Publishing". The label utilizes major digital distribution and is capable of physical distribution as well. Zobe is constantly making new connections which will lead the label to much success in the future along with the growing talent roster open to every genre of music.
Zobe Records artists have been provided opportunities to perform at a number of concerts/shows/events, been placed on tours, have performed with major artists, are receiving radio airplay, have done radio/magazine/TV interviews, have placement on the Billboard charts, have ranked in the top 50 independent artists on national radio, and are now being digitally and physically distributed. Zobe artists receive marketing, promotions, PR, artist development, photography, video production, music production, merchandising, career consultation, and more.
Since starting the label Zobe Record's CEO/Owner (Alonzo Black) has accomplished a lot as he was inducted as a member of The Recording Academy (Grammys), formed a major distribution partnership with REMG, obtained a Universal Music Group New Digital Media Agreement, obtained a Warner Music Inc New Digital Media Agreement, obtained a Sony Music Entertainment New Digital Media Agreement, obtained a YouTube Licensing Agreement, obtained a Google Play Music Services Licensing Agreement, obtained a Apple Music Subscription, Lyrics, and Cloud Services License Agreement, and secured a contract with mega music corporation Viacom/MTV to assist with artist development, music licensing, live performance opportunities, and video broadcasting.
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STAFF:
Alonzo Black (Founder / Owner / CEO / Senior Director of A&R)
Daniel Rosenstein (Talent Agent / A&R) Florida
Marian Nyako-Lartey (Talent Agent / A&R) South Africa
Milton Smith (Talent Agent / A&R) New Jersey
Roderick Jackson (Talent Agent / A&R) New York
Eric Olsen (Talent Agent / A&R) Illinois
Malike Rudolph (Talent Agent / A&R) New York
Saeed Rose (Talent Agent / A&R) New Jersey
Emily Lord (Talent Agent / A&R) New York
Marco Malak (Talent Agent / A&R) Connecticut
Ashley Bennett (Talent Agent / A&R) Indiana
Jonathan Curington II (Talent Agent / A&R) Washington (State)
Jennifer Burgess (Talent Agent / A&R) Massachusetts
James Darrell (Talent Agent / A&R) Bermuda
Kenny Horton (Talent Agent / A&R) Nevada
Daniel Khon-Perez (Talent Agent / A&R) Texas
Edward Matthews III (Talent Agent / A&R) Tennessee
Julian King (Talent Agent / A&R) Tennessee
Melvin Banks (Talent Agent / A&R) Arizona
La Rosalyn Williams (Talent Agent / A&R) Maryland
Eugene Moody (Talent Agent / A&R) Washington, DC
Benjamin Freeman (Talent Agent / A&R) Maryland
Victor Honesty (Talent Agent / A&R) Virginia
Bennie Owens (Talent Agent / A&R) Nevada
Joy Tippins (Talent Agent / A&R) Nevada
Douglas McCamley (Talent Agent / A&R) Washington (State)
Joy Jordan (Talent Agent / A&R) North Carolina
Omar Arzeta (Talent Agent / A&R) Virginia
Dareil Irby (Talent Agent / A&R) Maryland
Joel Robinson (Talent Agent / A&R) Nevada
Marsha Ashraf (Talent Agent / A&R) Illinois
Ronnie Simon (Talent Agent / A&R) California
Antoinette Ortega (Talent Agent / A&R / Sales / Marketing) California
Lincon Jones (Talent Agent / A&R / HR Intake & Scouting Director) Canada
Ameila Squires (Talent Agent / A&R) California
Hashan "Shawn" Smith (Talent Agent / A&R) New York
Lamont "Renzo" Bracy (Talent Agent / A&R) Alabama
Darel Wesley (Talent Agent / A&R) Tennessee / Illinois
Kasezga Tembo (Talent Agent / A&R) Maryland
Cornel Belton (Photography / Image Development) Washington, DC
Nathaniel Payne (Talent Agent / Senior A&R) Washington, DC
INTERNS:
Yvonne Alei (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Washington, DC
Ishmail Koroma (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Virginia
Dasha Johnson (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Maryland
Jared Scherrer (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Michigan
Kimberly Whitmore (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Colorado
Dekemeon Burt (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Alabama
Chantel Wiggins (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) California
Rock Hembey (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) California
Drey Taylor (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) California
Dylan McNamara (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) California
Sudith Lima (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Florida
Nicole Sanchez (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Florida
Edwin Torrero (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Florida
Kelvin Drake (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Maryland
Simone Henry (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Maryland
James Manago (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Washington, DC
Denzel Taylor (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) New York
Emil Amoakohene (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Maryland
Hannah Lemmons (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Massachusetts
Dominique Baskin (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Virginia
Dominic Bell (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Maryland
Valeria Ospina (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Massachusetts
Tiffany Wood (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Maryland
Mark Romano (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) New Jersey
Christopher Vaughn (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Maryland
Canute Ireland (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Virginia
Yamilet Perez (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Florida
Maxwell Tsao (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) California
Hitesh Nemade (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) California
Jacklyn Bywater (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Tennessee
Naja Hardmon (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Florida
Ty Hamilton (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Florida
Kolby Grinston (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Mississippi
Diamond Jones (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Maryland
Chris Richards (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Virginia
Randle Thompson (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Washington, DC
Kyle Sileo (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Maryland
Robert Zuniga (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) California
Shakia Wright (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Maryland
LaShantee Evans (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Tennessee
Ross Strobert (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Maryland
Raine Finley (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) California
D'Andre Leid (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Maryland
Ethan Lustig (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) California
Andreas Reinoso (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Florida
Patricia Riffe (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Virginia
Victoria Cadwallader (Talent Agent Intern / A&R Intern) Colorado
