Carter became a local/regional success in the Carolina Hip-Hop scene in the late 2000s. To continue the company's success, SCMG has also signed Carolina artists Blacc Zacc, Toosii, and Big Mali to the labelĭaud Carter EVP, Head of A&R IG: you’re a real student of Hip-Hop culture and know anything about the Charlotte Hip-Hop movement, you’ve heard of Daud Carter AKA King Carter. Arnold notes that 'My dream has always been to make sure Charlotte & The Carolina's are recognized in Music Industry!” His dreams are coming true with the success of his first artist DaBaby. He rebranded his South Coast Marketing Company while transforming it into a record label underling the moniker South Coast Music Group (SCMG).

All my professors were great industry leaders, and with my job experience from working at major labels, it was time for me to challenge myself and put my knowledge to the test,' says Arnold. 'At this point in my career, I felt I received the greatest music education anyone could receive. Reid, who presented Arnold with his next opportunity as VP of Marketing & Promotions reporting directly to him at the label.įive years later, in 2014, Arnold decided to leave Epic Records and bet on himself. This caught the attention of Epic Records CEO L.A. While working with various artists at Interscope, he quickly became a key player for the label, leading to his next position as a Marketing Executive for Universal Republic Records.Īrnold became known for breaking records for major artists and solidifying their placement in a vastly growing music industry. His status in the music industry allowed him to eventually take on the role of National Promotions Director at Interscope Records for the next three years.

After leaving Blackground, Arnold continued his industry journey by accepting a position at Def Jam Records, which lasted eight years. He’s glad he did say YES, as that job started a successful career in the music business. Looking back at it now, I'm glad I said YES.” Arnold remarks 'It might sound funny, but I had to discuss the pros & cons of the job with myself. However, Arnold's entrepreneurial thought process weighed his every option before finally taking the role. Most people would have automatically jumped at the job with Blackground Records being the home of artists like Aaliyah and Timbaland.

As his record pool grew, label's started enlisting Arnold for marketing and promotion services, which launched 'South Coast Marketing.' Impressed by the success & continuous growth of South Coast Marketing, Blackground Records CEO Barry Hankerson offer Arnold his first label opportunity. Arnold began his music career by creating his DJ Record Pool 'Taylor's Record DJ Pool,' which serviced registered DJ's with new vinyl from major & independent labels. Arnold has always had an entrepreneurial way of thinking and working for himself has always been the goal. Arnold Taylor CEO IG: Taylor is a 22-year veteran in the music industry, and he brings along with him a plethora of success stories of epic portions.

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