As the CEO of companies built entirely around independent artists, this recognition tells you everything about where the industry is headed. The old gatekeepers are becoming irrelevant. We're living through a fundamental shift where the companies that win are the ones that center culture and champion artists' independence. UnitedMasters and Translation exist because independent artists deserve better than scraps from the table. These companies represent the convergence of culture + technology + storytelling. Artists deserve to own their masters, control their destiny, and build direct relationships with brands that respect their artistry. This recognition belongs to every independent artist who chose to bet on themselves. To every brand partner who understood that authentic culture can't be manufactured. To every team member who believed we could build something different. Honored to be named Music Mogul of the Year by Variety: https://lnkd.in/et-CHeV6 #thefutureisindependent #pushingcultureforward Photo Credit: Benedict Evans
yessir, love to to see us owning our influence and content. Keep breaking down the walls and opening the doors.
Right back to where it all started, the music! Congratulations Steve Stoute! It's about time for " The Tanning Of America Volume 2"
Sounds like a great way to keep art authentic and bust the door to innovation wide open, Steve! 👌🏽
Wow! Congratulations, Steve! You are truly paving the way for all of us visionaries building forth things other people aren’t always able to see until it’s clearly obvious. Very deserving
This is a brilliant move. Gatekeepers will align , buy shares and later control the Business, beware!
Well Deserved Stoute!
Every move is calculated and strategic.
Well done, Steve! You and the team have built UM into a very meaningful and competitive business. Congratulations.