Samii Named SVP/A&R At Capitol

• Amanda Samii has been named Senior Vice President of A&R for Capitol Records, effective March 2. She will be based at the iconic Capitol Tower in Hollywood and report to Capitol Records President Jeff Vaughn, who commented, “Amanda is a relentless advocate for creatives. Her impressive track record reflects a deep commitment to artist development, which is a passion we share. I’m thrilled to welcome her to the Capitol Records team.”

Samii joins Capitol after 10 years at Kobalt Music Publishing, where she rose through the ranks from assistant to her most recent role as VP of Creative. During her tenure at Kobalt, Samii was instrumental in signing a diverse array of writers and producers, including Finneas O’Connell, who last month won five major Grammys — including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Producer of the Year — for his work with his sister Billie Eilish on her Album of The Year, When We all Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? Samii was also instrumental in signing superstar DJ/producer Marshmello, and she’s also signed and worked with many other notable writers and artists, including Syd, Rogét Chahayed, Mike Crossey, Michael Matosic, Peter Thomas, Paul Meany, Vegyn, Jon Hume, Some Randoms and Uffie.

Samii remarked, “I’m thrilled to be joining Steve Barnett, Jeff Vaughn and the entire Capitol family in my new role. Capitol Records has such a rich history, and I’m honored to be able to help push its legacy forward and mold its future. My passion for music comes from being a fan, first, and the Capitol roster has included some of my favorite artists of all time. Recognizing that rich history, I will strive to sign and work with artists that will shift culture and inspire generations to come.”