SVP Stripes For Sam Selolwane

Sam Selolwane has been promoted to Senior Vice President Urban Promotion, RCA Records. Selolwane (pictured) was most recently VP of Urban Promotion at RCA Records. Selolwane will continue to report to Geo Bivins, EVP, Urban Promotion and will remain in the company’s New York headquarters.

Bivins commented, “I have worked with Samantha since the merger in 2011 and couldn’t be more proud of what she has accomplished. Sam has grown as an executive and person and is key to the success we have had at radio with artists like Bryson Tiller, Khalid, Goldlink and SZA. Her enthusiasm, tenacity and passion is evident to our radio partners and everyone she works with. I look forward to the next chapter in her career as it will be filled with great sneakers and even greater accomplishments.”

Selolwane started her career as a radio programmer and on-air personality and 12 years ago transitioned to the promotion side with Jive/RCA Records/Sony. In 2014 Selolwane was honored as one of ASCAP’s “Women Behind The Music;” in 2015, she was named as one of Billboard‘s Top 40 Under 40: Music’s Top Young Power Player. Selolwane remarked, “I’m excited to continue working alongside the most innovative, passionate and forward-thinking executives in the business. I would like to thank Peter [Edge], Tom [Corson] and Geo for their leadership and support as I take this next step in my career and continuing to grow our dynamic roster.”