RCA Adds Some Brooklyn Style
• Music industry pro Brooklyn Johnny, the man behind the success of such artists as Cardi B. and Kodak Black, has entered into an exclusive partnership with RCA Records for a new joint venture label, District 18 Entertainment, where he will serve as CEO.
Peter Edge, Chairman & CEO of RCA Records commented, “Brooklyn Johnny has established himself as a major force in hip-hop by elevating the careers of many artists with his creative vision, passion and ambition. His past accomplishments and unique approach to finding and developing young talent is what makes him distinctly standout from others. He will bring fresh ideas and talent to the RCA family through District 18 Entertainment and we’re looking forward to a successful partnership.”
Mark Pitts, President, Urban Music, RCA Records and CEO of ByStorm Entertainment, commented, “The music business today is a game for the younger generation and Johnny is playing it well, as he has proven he possesses all the elements it takes to be successful. His passion, hustle, and creative instincts for identifying talent is paramount to his success and I look forward to working with and ushering him into the future.”
Brooklyn Johnny remarked, “I’m looking forward to rapidly pushing the culture forward with this new venture. Peter Edge and Mark Pitts have both been great supporters of me for quite some time, so this partnership was natural. District 18 Entertainment will be a destination for the next generation of superstars. Stay tuned.” That’s Brooklyn Johnny (center), bookended by Mark Pitts (left) and Peter Edge (right).
