Republic Names Diop SVP Of A&R
• Republic Records welcomes Amina Diop into the family as SVP of A&R. The Atlanta-based in Diop will spearhead the discovery and development of new artists across multiple genres, while increasing Republic’s visibility in the region and putting down official roots in the South for the very first time in its history.
The announcement was made by Rob Stevenson and Wendy Goldstein. Stevenson commented, “Amina has been integral to hip-hop’s 21st century takeover. Her experience for identifying, developing, and fostering artists from the street to global recognition is an immeasurable asset to our team. She maintains an unbreakable connection to the underground where superstars continually thrive and rise.” Ms. Goldstein said, “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Amina on many projects over the years. She represents the heart of the culture through and through. I’m confident that she’ll contribute a fresh energy and invaluable perspective to Republic as we uncover the next generation of game-changers together.”
Diop remarked, “Republic is the definitive record label. It encompasses all genres of music, and the amazing staff gives 1000 percent to every single project. I’m excited to bring some of the studio culture to the mainstream. I hope to merge those two ideals by developing artists from the beginning with the best company in the business. At the same time, I hope to carve out a foothold for the label in the city of Atlanta where I reside.”
Founder and Principal of The Diop Agency, Ms. Diop handles the day-to-day for longtime friend and client Gucci Mane and also represents Peewee Longway, Tommie Lee, Bandhunta Izzy, Blackway and others. She also managed Young Thug for five years and ran Melanzh Enterprises from 2005 until 2017. Ms. Diop began her career as an intern at Arista Records’ subsidiary, Spere Records in 2002.
