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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Have you seen the Ice Spice American Flag or Chia Pet?
What achievements are you most proud of in the past 12 months?
We’ve had an incredible year. Call it our biggest, our best, our strongest—they’re all accurate.
I’m not one to rattle off a lot of statistics, but I will say that our year-over-year market share is up by 25% and we’ve moved up a notch in the label rankings as well.
“We’ve had an incredible year. Call it our biggest, our best, our strongest—they’re all accurate.”
You referred to CMG not being in strong shape and going through turbulence when I took over, and that’s all true.
I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.
One decision that I’m guessing wasn’t in your control in the past few years was the ‘spinning out’ of Caroline/Virgin Music into what is now Virgin Music Group.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
What achievements are you most proud of in the past 12 months?
We’ve had an incredible year. Call it our biggest, our best, our strongest—they’re all accurate.
I’m not one to rattle off a lot of statistics, but I will say that our year-over-year market share is up by 25% and we’ve moved up a notch in the label rankings as well.
“We’ve had an incredible year. Call it our biggest, our best, our strongest—they’re all accurate.”
You referred to CMG not being in strong shape and going through turbulence when I took over, and that’s all true.
I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.
One decision that I’m guessing wasn’t in your control in the past few years was the ‘spinning out’ of Caroline/Virgin Music into what is now Virgin Music Group. What have been the pros and cons of that move for you?
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We’ve had an incredible year. Call it our biggest, our best, our strongest—they’re all accurate.
I’m not one to rattle off a lot of statistics, but I will say that our year-over-year market share is up by 25% and we’ve moved up a notch in the label rankings as well.
“We’ve had an incredible year. Call it our biggest, our best, our strongest—they’re all accurate.”
You referred to CMG not being in strong shape and going through turbulence when I took over, and that’s all true.
I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.
One decision that I’m guessing wasn’t in your control in the past few years was the ‘spinning out’ of Caroline/Virgin Music into what is now Virgin Music Group. What have been the pros and cons of that move for you?
Virgin [first, Caroline] was a major priority for us since the launch of Capitol Music Group in 2012.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
I’m not one to rattle off a lot of statistics, but I will say that our year-over-year market share is up by 25% and we’ve moved up a notch in the label rankings as well.
“We’ve had an incredible year. Call it our biggest, our best, our strongest—they’re all accurate.”
You referred to CMG not being in strong shape and going through turbulence when I took over, and that’s all true.
I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.
One decision that I’m guessing wasn’t in your control in the past few years was the ‘spinning out’ of Caroline/Virgin Music into what is now Virgin Music Group. What have been the pros and cons of that move for you?
Virgin [first, Caroline] was a major priority for us since the launch of Capitol Music Group in 2012. We really prioritized this area, and oversaw the transition from Caroline into Virgin directly within our company.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
“We’ve had an incredible year. Call it our biggest, our best, our strongest—they’re all accurate.”
You referred to CMG not being in strong shape and going through turbulence when I took over, and that’s all true.
I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.
One decision that I’m guessing wasn’t in your control in the past few years was the ‘spinning out’ of Caroline/Virgin Music into what is now Virgin Music Group. What have been the pros and cons of that move for you?
Virgin [first, Caroline] was a major priority for us since the launch of Capitol Music Group in 2012. We really prioritized this area, and oversaw the transition from Caroline into Virgin directly within our company.
We were so fortunate to have the talent, and friendship, of [now-Virgin Music Group President] Jacqueline [Saturn] and her team as part of our company for many years.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.
One decision that I’m guessing wasn’t in your control in the past few years was the ‘spinning out’ of Caroline/Virgin Music into what is now Virgin Music Group. What have been the pros and cons of that move for you?
Virgin [first, Caroline] was a major priority for us since the launch of Capitol Music Group in 2012. We really prioritized this area, and oversaw the transition from Caroline into Virgin directly within our company.
We were so fortunate to have the talent, and friendship, of [now-Virgin Music Group President] Jacqueline [Saturn] and her team as part of our company for many years.
“We were so successful in building [Caroline/Virgin Music], that it really was only a matter of time before the other labels within UMG would want to grow a similar business within their groups.”
We were so successful in building that end of the business, that it really was only a matter of time before the other labels within UMG would want to grow a similar business within their groups.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
What have been the pros and cons of that move for you?
Virgin [first, Caroline] was a major priority for us since the launch of Capitol Music Group in 2012. We really prioritized this area, and oversaw the transition from Caroline into Virgin directly within our company.
We were so fortunate to have the talent, and friendship, of [now-Virgin Music Group President] Jacqueline [Saturn] and her team as part of our company for many years.
“We were so successful in building [Caroline/Virgin Music], that it really was only a matter of time before the other labels within UMG would want to grow a similar business within their groups.”
We were so successful in building that end of the business, that it really was only a matter of time before the other labels within UMG would want to grow a similar business within their groups. It wouldn’t have made sense to have multiple indie label/artist services divisions within UMG, so the plan to globalize Virgin and scale it to work with all the labels made so much sense.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We really prioritized this area, and oversaw the transition from Caroline into Virgin directly within our company.
We were so fortunate to have the talent, and friendship, of [now-Virgin Music Group President] Jacqueline [Saturn] and her team as part of our company for many years.
“We were so successful in building [Caroline/Virgin Music], that it really was only a matter of time before the other labels within UMG would want to grow a similar business within their groups.”
We were so successful in building that end of the business, that it really was only a matter of time before the other labels within UMG would want to grow a similar business within their groups. It wouldn’t have made sense to have multiple indie label/artist services divisions within UMG, so the plan to globalize Virgin and scale it to work with all the labels made so much sense.
Do I miss having Jacqueline and her team only a few steps away?
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We really prioritized this area, and oversaw the transition from Caroline into Virgin directly within our company.
We were so fortunate to have the talent, and friendship, of [now-Virgin Music Group President] Jacqueline [Saturn] and her team as part of our company for many years.
“We were so successful in building [Caroline/Virgin Music], that it really was only a matter of time before the other labels within UMG would want to grow a similar business within their groups.”
We were so successful in building that end of the business, that it really was only a matter of time before the other labels within UMG would want to grow a similar business within their groups. It wouldn’t have made sense to have multiple indie label/artist services divisions within UMG, so the plan to globalize Virgin and scale it to work with all the labels made so much sense.
Do I miss having Jacqueline and her team only a few steps away? Of course.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We really prioritized this area, and oversaw the transition from Caroline into Virgin directly within our company.
We were so fortunate to have the talent, and friendship, of [now-Virgin Music Group President] Jacqueline [Saturn] and her team as part of our company for many years.
“We were so successful in building [Caroline/Virgin Music], that it really was only a matter of time before the other labels within UMG would want to grow a similar business within their groups.”
We were so successful in building that end of the business, that it really was only a matter of time before the other labels within UMG would want to grow a similar business within their groups. It wouldn’t have made sense to have multiple indie label/artist services divisions within UMG, so the plan to globalize Virgin and scale it to work with all the labels made so much sense.
Do I miss having Jacqueline and her team only a few steps away? Of course. But I’m proud of the crucial roles they’ve played in Virgin’s growth and evolution, and we work as closely together as we ever did.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
“We were so successful in building [Caroline/Virgin Music], that it really was only a matter of time before the other labels within UMG would want to grow a similar business within their groups.”
We were so successful in building that end of the business, that it really was only a matter of time before the other labels within UMG would want to grow a similar business within their groups. It wouldn’t have made sense to have multiple indie label/artist services divisions within UMG, so the plan to globalize Virgin and scale it to work with all the labels made so much sense.
Do I miss having Jacqueline and her team only a few steps away? Of course. But I’m proud of the crucial roles they’ve played in Virgin’s growth and evolution, and we work as closely together as we ever did.
On the flip side, Motown has returned as an imprint within CMG after a period as a standalone label.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
“We were so successful in building [Caroline/Virgin Music], that it really was only a matter of time before the other labels within UMG would want to grow a similar business within their groups.”
We were so successful in building that end of the business, that it really was only a matter of time before the other labels within UMG would want to grow a similar business within their groups. It wouldn’t have made sense to have multiple indie label/artist services divisions within UMG, so the plan to globalize Virgin and scale it to work with all the labels made so much sense.
Do I miss having Jacqueline and her team only a few steps away? Of course. But I’m proud of the crucial roles they’ve played in Virgin’s growth and evolution, and we work as closely together as we ever did.
On the flip side, Motown has returned as an imprint within CMG after a period as a standalone label. Obviously, that came with an inevitable downsizing process.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
It wouldn’t have made sense to have multiple indie label/artist services divisions within UMG, so the plan to globalize Virgin and scale it to work with all the labels made so much sense.
Do I miss having Jacqueline and her team only a few steps away? Of course. But I’m proud of the crucial roles they’ve played in Virgin’s growth and evolution, and we work as closely together as we ever did.
On the flip side, Motown has returned as an imprint within CMG after a period as a standalone label. Obviously, that came with an inevitable downsizing process. what shape is Motown in now and what does it add to the CMG makeup?
Motown is once again fully unified within CMG’s culture after being separate from the company for a couple of years.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
It wouldn’t have made sense to have multiple indie label/artist services divisions within UMG, so the plan to globalize Virgin and scale it to work with all the labels made so much sense.
Do I miss having Jacqueline and her team only a few steps away? Of course. But I’m proud of the crucial roles they’ve played in Virgin’s growth and evolution, and we work as closely together as we ever did.
On the flip side, Motown has returned as an imprint within CMG after a period as a standalone label. Obviously, that came with an inevitable downsizing process. what shape is Motown in now and what does it add to the CMG makeup?
Motown is once again fully unified within CMG’s culture after being separate from the company for a couple of years. We have strengthened our longtime partnership with Quality Control, with whom we continue to share tremendous success and plan for a big future.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
It wouldn’t have made sense to have multiple indie label/artist services divisions within UMG, so the plan to globalize Virgin and scale it to work with all the labels made so much sense.
Do I miss having Jacqueline and her team only a few steps away? Of course. But I’m proud of the crucial roles they’ve played in Virgin’s growth and evolution, and we work as closely together as we ever did.
On the flip side, Motown has returned as an imprint within CMG after a period as a standalone label. Obviously, that came with an inevitable downsizing process. what shape is Motown in now and what does it add to the CMG makeup?
Motown is once again fully unified within CMG’s culture after being separate from the company for a couple of years. We have strengthened our longtime partnership with Quality Control, with whom we continue to share tremendous success and plan for a big future.
We worked with them on a bold and innovative Lil Yachty alternative album, and we’re all looking forward to new music from Lil Baby next year.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Do I miss having Jacqueline and her team only a few steps away? Of course. But I’m proud of the crucial roles they’ve played in Virgin’s growth and evolution, and we work as closely together as we ever did.
On the flip side, Motown has returned as an imprint within CMG after a period as a standalone label. Obviously, that came with an inevitable downsizing process. what shape is Motown in now and what does it add to the CMG makeup?
Motown is once again fully unified within CMG’s culture after being separate from the company for a couple of years. We have strengthened our longtime partnership with Quality Control, with whom we continue to share tremendous success and plan for a big future.
We worked with them on a bold and innovative Lil Yachty alternative album, and we’re all looking forward to new music from Lil Baby next year. Offset not only made a great album – I expect Grammy nominations for him next year – he really puts the work in, day-in, day-out.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Of course. But I’m proud of the crucial roles they’ve played in Virgin’s growth and evolution, and we work as closely together as we ever did.
On the flip side, Motown has returned as an imprint within CMG after a period as a standalone label. Obviously, that came with an inevitable downsizing process. what shape is Motown in now and what does it add to the CMG makeup?
Motown is once again fully unified within CMG’s culture after being separate from the company for a couple of years. We have strengthened our longtime partnership with Quality Control, with whom we continue to share tremendous success and plan for a big future.
We worked with them on a bold and innovative Lil Yachty alternative album, and we’re all looking forward to new music from Lil Baby next year. Offset not only made a great album – I expect Grammy nominations for him next year – he really puts the work in, day-in, day-out.
“Music is music, and genres shouldn’t be defined by color.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
On the flip side, Motown has returned as an imprint within CMG after a period as a standalone label. Obviously, that came with an inevitable downsizing process. what shape is Motown in now and what does it add to the CMG makeup?
Motown is once again fully unified within CMG’s culture after being separate from the company for a couple of years. We have strengthened our longtime partnership with Quality Control, with whom we continue to share tremendous success and plan for a big future.
We worked with them on a bold and innovative Lil Yachty alternative album, and we’re all looking forward to new music from Lil Baby next year. Offset not only made a great album – I expect Grammy nominations for him next year – he really puts the work in, day-in, day-out.
“Music is music, and genres shouldn’t be defined by color. In fact, this business really needs to change its definition of “pop” music.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
On the flip side, Motown has returned as an imprint within CMG after a period as a standalone label. Obviously, that came with an inevitable downsizing process. what shape is Motown in now and what does it add to the CMG makeup?
Motown is once again fully unified within CMG’s culture after being separate from the company for a couple of years. We have strengthened our longtime partnership with Quality Control, with whom we continue to share tremendous success and plan for a big future.
We worked with them on a bold and innovative Lil Yachty alternative album, and we’re all looking forward to new music from Lil Baby next year. Offset not only made a great album – I expect Grammy nominations for him next year – he really puts the work in, day-in, day-out.
“Music is music, and genres shouldn’t be defined by color. In fact, this business really needs to change its definition of “pop” music. There seems to be real confusion there; we should be calling any music that streams in volume, “pop” music.”
I knew that if we were going to make significant inroads with hip-hop and R&B company-wide, we needed experts in those areas and fresh perspective on our executive team.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We have strengthened our longtime partnership with Quality Control, with whom we continue to share tremendous success and plan for a big future.
We worked with them on a bold and innovative Lil Yachty alternative album, and we’re all looking forward to new music from Lil Baby next year. Offset not only made a great album – I expect Grammy nominations for him next year – he really puts the work in, day-in, day-out.
“Music is music, and genres shouldn’t be defined by color. In fact, this business really needs to change its definition of “pop” music. There seems to be real confusion there; we should be calling any music that streams in volume, “pop” music.”
I knew that if we were going to make significant inroads with hip-hop and R&B company-wide, we needed experts in those areas and fresh perspective on our executive team. [EVP of Capitol Music Group] Orlando Wharton relaunched Priority Records and signed Kodak Black; [Motown SVP of A&R] Kenoe Jordan has been working closely with YoungBoy NBA; and Gordan Dillard brought management and artist development experience from his role at SALXCO.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Offset not only made a great album – I expect Grammy nominations for him next year – he really puts the work in, day-in, day-out.
“Music is music, and genres shouldn’t be defined by color. In fact, this business really needs to change its definition of “pop” music. There seems to be real confusion there; we should be calling any music that streams in volume, “pop” music.”
I knew that if we were going to make significant inroads with hip-hop and R&B company-wide, we needed experts in those areas and fresh perspective on our executive team. [EVP of Capitol Music Group] Orlando Wharton relaunched Priority Records and signed Kodak Black; [Motown SVP of A&R] Kenoe Jordan has been working closely with YoungBoy NBA; and Gordan Dillard brought management and artist development experience from his role at SALXCO.
We also promoted Black executives from within, particularly in the areas of A&R and marketing.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
“Music is music, and genres shouldn’t be defined by color. In fact, this business really needs to change its definition of “pop” music. There seems to be real confusion there; we should be calling any music that streams in volume, “pop” music.”
I knew that if we were going to make significant inroads with hip-hop and R&B company-wide, we needed experts in those areas and fresh perspective on our executive team. [EVP of Capitol Music Group] Orlando Wharton relaunched Priority Records and signed Kodak Black; [Motown SVP of A&R] Kenoe Jordan has been working closely with YoungBoy NBA; and Gordan Dillard brought management and artist development experience from his role at SALXCO.
We also promoted Black executives from within, particularly in the areas of A&R and marketing. We’re still searching for the right leader for Motown, and won’t stop until we find one befitting the stature and legacy of such an important label.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
In fact, this business really needs to change its definition of “pop” music. There seems to be real confusion there; we should be calling any music that streams in volume, “pop” music.”
I knew that if we were going to make significant inroads with hip-hop and R&B company-wide, we needed experts in those areas and fresh perspective on our executive team. [EVP of Capitol Music Group] Orlando Wharton relaunched Priority Records and signed Kodak Black; [Motown SVP of A&R] Kenoe Jordan has been working closely with YoungBoy NBA; and Gordan Dillard brought management and artist development experience from his role at SALXCO.
We also promoted Black executives from within, particularly in the areas of A&R and marketing. We’re still searching for the right leader for Motown, and won’t stop until we find one befitting the stature and legacy of such an important label.
Ultimately, we don’t separate music based on genre at CMG, but we do have a number of labels – Blue Note, Motown, Priority, Astralwerks, Capitol Christian and Tamla – so artists have real options here.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
[EVP of Capitol Music Group] Orlando Wharton relaunched Priority Records and signed Kodak Black; [Motown SVP of A&R] Kenoe Jordan has been working closely with YoungBoy NBA; and Gordan Dillard brought management and artist development experience from his role at SALXCO.
We also promoted Black executives from within, particularly in the areas of A&R and marketing. We’re still searching for the right leader for Motown, and won’t stop until we find one befitting the stature and legacy of such an important label.
Ultimately, we don’t separate music based on genre at CMG, but we do have a number of labels – Blue Note, Motown, Priority, Astralwerks, Capitol Christian and Tamla – so artists have real options here.
Music is music, and genres shouldn’t be defined by color.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
[EVP of Capitol Music Group] Orlando Wharton relaunched Priority Records and signed Kodak Black; [Motown SVP of A&R] Kenoe Jordan has been working closely with YoungBoy NBA; and Gordan Dillard brought management and artist development experience from his role at SALXCO.
We also promoted Black executives from within, particularly in the areas of A&R and marketing. We’re still searching for the right leader for Motown, and won’t stop until we find one befitting the stature and legacy of such an important label.
Ultimately, we don’t separate music based on genre at CMG, but we do have a number of labels – Blue Note, Motown, Priority, Astralwerks, Capitol Christian and Tamla – so artists have real options here.
Music is music, and genres shouldn’t be defined by color. In fact, this business really needs to change its definition of “pop” music.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
[EVP of Capitol Music Group] Orlando Wharton relaunched Priority Records and signed Kodak Black; [Motown SVP of A&R] Kenoe Jordan has been working closely with YoungBoy NBA; and Gordan Dillard brought management and artist development experience from his role at SALXCO.
We also promoted Black executives from within, particularly in the areas of A&R and marketing. We’re still searching for the right leader for Motown, and won’t stop until we find one befitting the stature and legacy of such an important label.
Ultimately, we don’t separate music based on genre at CMG, but we do have a number of labels – Blue Note, Motown, Priority, Astralwerks, Capitol Christian and Tamla – so artists have real options here.
Music is music, and genres shouldn’t be defined by color. In fact, this business really needs to change its definition of “pop” music. There seems to be real confusion there; we should be calling any music that streams in volume, “pop” music.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We also promoted Black executives from within, particularly in the areas of A&R and marketing. We’re still searching for the right leader for Motown, and won’t stop until we find one befitting the stature and legacy of such an important label.
Ultimately, we don’t separate music based on genre at CMG, but we do have a number of labels – Blue Note, Motown, Priority, Astralwerks, Capitol Christian and Tamla – so artists have real options here.
Music is music, and genres shouldn’t be defined by color. In fact, this business really needs to change its definition of “pop” music. There seems to be real confusion there; we should be calling any music that streams in volume, “pop” music.
Our philosophy is that great ideas transcend genre.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We also promoted Black executives from within, particularly in the areas of A&R and marketing. We’re still searching for the right leader for Motown, and won’t stop until we find one befitting the stature and legacy of such an important label.
Ultimately, we don’t separate music based on genre at CMG, but we do have a number of labels – Blue Note, Motown, Priority, Astralwerks, Capitol Christian and Tamla – so artists have real options here.
Music is music, and genres shouldn’t be defined by color. In fact, this business really needs to change its definition of “pop” music. There seems to be real confusion there; we should be calling any music that streams in volume, “pop” music.
Our philosophy is that great ideas transcend genre. We have experts in every “genre” but we all share, collaborate and respectfully challenge each other.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We also promoted Black executives from within, particularly in the areas of A&R and marketing. We’re still searching for the right leader for Motown, and won’t stop until we find one befitting the stature and legacy of such an important label.
Ultimately, we don’t separate music based on genre at CMG, but we do have a number of labels – Blue Note, Motown, Priority, Astralwerks, Capitol Christian and Tamla – so artists have real options here.
Music is music, and genres shouldn’t be defined by color. In fact, this business really needs to change its definition of “pop” music. There seems to be real confusion there; we should be calling any music that streams in volume, “pop” music.
Our philosophy is that great ideas transcend genre. We have experts in every “genre” but we all share, collaborate and respectfully challenge each other. In fact, I don’t even like the word, “genre.” Let’s change it!
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We’re still searching for the right leader for Motown, and won’t stop until we find one befitting the stature and legacy of such an important label.
Ultimately, we don’t separate music based on genre at CMG, but we do have a number of labels – Blue Note, Motown, Priority, Astralwerks, Capitol Christian and Tamla – so artists have real options here.
Music is music, and genres shouldn’t be defined by color. In fact, this business really needs to change its definition of “pop” music. There seems to be real confusion there; we should be calling any music that streams in volume, “pop” music.
Our philosophy is that great ideas transcend genre. We have experts in every “genre” but we all share, collaborate and respectfully challenge each other. In fact, I don’t even like the word, “genre.” Let’s change it!
Be honest: When you first heard “Unholy” – from that well-known smooth soul singer Sam Smith – what was your reaction?
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Ultimately, we don’t separate music based on genre at CMG, but we do have a number of labels – Blue Note, Motown, Priority, Astralwerks, Capitol Christian and Tamla – so artists have real options here.
Music is music, and genres shouldn’t be defined by color. In fact, this business really needs to change its definition of “pop” music. There seems to be real confusion there; we should be calling any music that streams in volume, “pop” music.
Our philosophy is that great ideas transcend genre. We have experts in every “genre” but we all share, collaborate and respectfully challenge each other. In fact, I don’t even like the word, “genre.” Let’s change it!
Be honest: When you first heard “Unholy” – from that well-known smooth soul singer Sam Smith – what was your reaction? Did you know it was a smash hit?
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Ultimately, we don’t separate music based on genre at CMG, but we do have a number of labels – Blue Note, Motown, Priority, Astralwerks, Capitol Christian and Tamla – so artists have real options here.
Music is music, and genres shouldn’t be defined by color. In fact, this business really needs to change its definition of “pop” music. There seems to be real confusion there; we should be calling any music that streams in volume, “pop” music.
Our philosophy is that great ideas transcend genre. We have experts in every “genre” but we all share, collaborate and respectfully challenge each other. In fact, I don’t even like the word, “genre.” Let’s change it!
Be honest: When you first heard “Unholy” – from that well-known smooth soul singer Sam Smith – what was your reaction? Did you know it was a smash hit?
Sam drove this record, from its creation through the decision for it to be the first single.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Music is music, and genres shouldn’t be defined by color. In fact, this business really needs to change its definition of “pop” music. There seems to be real confusion there; we should be calling any music that streams in volume, “pop” music.
Our philosophy is that great ideas transcend genre. We have experts in every “genre” but we all share, collaborate and respectfully challenge each other. In fact, I don’t even like the word, “genre.” Let’s change it!
Be honest: When you first heard “Unholy” – from that well-known smooth soul singer Sam Smith – what was your reaction? Did you know it was a smash hit?
Sam drove this record, from its creation through the decision for it to be the first single. I felt it was a huge leap forward; it was bold and brash – so distinctive from the first listen – and I thought it was one of the strongest songs and records Sam had ever created.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
In fact, this business really needs to change its definition of “pop” music. There seems to be real confusion there; we should be calling any music that streams in volume, “pop” music.
Our philosophy is that great ideas transcend genre. We have experts in every “genre” but we all share, collaborate and respectfully challenge each other. In fact, I don’t even like the word, “genre.” Let’s change it!
Be honest: When you first heard “Unholy” – from that well-known smooth soul singer Sam Smith – what was your reaction? Did you know it was a smash hit?
Sam drove this record, from its creation through the decision for it to be the first single. I felt it was a huge leap forward; it was bold and brash – so distinctive from the first listen – and I thought it was one of the strongest songs and records Sam had ever created.
My role was to marshal everyone in the company to come up with creative and strategic ideas to help lead the global effort behind it, and to make sure our team – led by Arjun – worked closely with Jo Charrington and her team at Capitol UK, and with Sam’s managers, Jack Street and Sam Evitt.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
In fact, I don’t even like the word, “genre.” Let’s change it!
Be honest: When you first heard “Unholy” – from that well-known smooth soul singer Sam Smith – what was your reaction? Did you know it was a smash hit?
Sam drove this record, from its creation through the decision for it to be the first single. I felt it was a huge leap forward; it was bold and brash – so distinctive from the first listen – and I thought it was one of the strongest songs and records Sam had ever created.
My role was to marshal everyone in the company to come up with creative and strategic ideas to help lead the global effort behind it, and to make sure our team – led by Arjun – worked closely with Jo Charrington and her team at Capitol UK, and with Sam’s managers, Jack Street and Sam Evitt.
As Arjun can tell you, digital marketing was key to the effort; the song is in the Top 3 of all-time creations and shares for a pre-release campaign, and the global teams worked together brilliantly to connect that pre-release momentum to the biggest looks at the DSPs, in the media and at radio.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Did you know it was a smash hit?
Sam drove this record, from its creation through the decision for it to be the first single. I felt it was a huge leap forward; it was bold and brash – so distinctive from the first listen – and I thought it was one of the strongest songs and records Sam had ever created.
My role was to marshal everyone in the company to come up with creative and strategic ideas to help lead the global effort behind it, and to make sure our team – led by Arjun – worked closely with Jo Charrington and her team at Capitol UK, and with Sam’s managers, Jack Street and Sam Evitt.
As Arjun can tell you, digital marketing was key to the effort; the song is in the Top 3 of all-time creations and shares for a pre-release campaign, and the global teams worked together brilliantly to connect that pre-release momentum to the biggest looks at the DSPs, in the media and at radio.
The fact that Unholy broke records at the streaming services was extremely gratifying, and the Grammy that they won with Kim Petras was so well-deserved.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
My role was to marshal everyone in the company to come up with creative and strategic ideas to help lead the global effort behind it, and to make sure our team – led by Arjun – worked closely with Jo Charrington and her team at Capitol UK, and with Sam’s managers, Jack Street and Sam Evitt.
As Arjun can tell you, digital marketing was key to the effort; the song is in the Top 3 of all-time creations and shares for a pre-release campaign, and the global teams worked together brilliantly to connect that pre-release momentum to the biggest looks at the DSPs, in the media and at radio.
The fact that Unholy broke records at the streaming services was extremely gratifying, and the Grammy that they won with Kim Petras was so well-deserved. Not only is Sam a brilliant and unique artist, they were the first new artist to break big at our company after we launched, and we consider them to be family.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
My role was to marshal everyone in the company to come up with creative and strategic ideas to help lead the global effort behind it, and to make sure our team – led by Arjun – worked closely with Jo Charrington and her team at Capitol UK, and with Sam’s managers, Jack Street and Sam Evitt.
As Arjun can tell you, digital marketing was key to the effort; the song is in the Top 3 of all-time creations and shares for a pre-release campaign, and the global teams worked together brilliantly to connect that pre-release momentum to the biggest looks at the DSPs, in the media and at radio.
The fact that Unholy broke records at the streaming services was extremely gratifying, and the Grammy that they won with Kim Petras was so well-deserved. Not only is Sam a brilliant and unique artist, they were the first new artist to break big at our company after we launched, and we consider them to be family.
I want Sam to be with us forever and as much a part of our legacy as the great superstars who came before them.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
As Arjun can tell you, digital marketing was key to the effort; the song is in the Top 3 of all-time creations and shares for a pre-release campaign, and the global teams worked together brilliantly to connect that pre-release momentum to the biggest looks at the DSPs, in the media and at radio.
The fact that Unholy broke records at the streaming services was extremely gratifying, and the Grammy that they won with Kim Petras was so well-deserved. Not only is Sam a brilliant and unique artist, they were the first new artist to break big at our company after we launched, and we consider them to be family.
I want Sam to be with us forever and as much a part of our legacy as the great superstars who came before them.
Talking of firsts: What about your first meeting with Ice Spice?
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
As Arjun can tell you, digital marketing was key to the effort; the song is in the Top 3 of all-time creations and shares for a pre-release campaign, and the global teams worked together brilliantly to connect that pre-release momentum to the biggest looks at the DSPs, in the media and at radio.
The fact that Unholy broke records at the streaming services was extremely gratifying, and the Grammy that they won with Kim Petras was so well-deserved. Not only is Sam a brilliant and unique artist, they were the first new artist to break big at our company after we launched, and we consider them to be family.
I want Sam to be with us forever and as much a part of our legacy as the great superstars who came before them.
Talking of firsts: What about your first meeting with Ice Spice? And tell us about that fateful dinner with her and Elliot – a dinner about which you politely reminded him, in a NOW-INFAMOUS ARTICLE, that you also attended!
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
The fact that Unholy broke records at the streaming services was extremely gratifying, and the Grammy that they won with Kim Petras was so well-deserved. Not only is Sam a brilliant and unique artist, they were the first new artist to break big at our company after we launched, and we consider them to be family.
I want Sam to be with us forever and as much a part of our legacy as the great superstars who came before them.
Talking of firsts: What about your first meeting with Ice Spice? And tell us about that fateful dinner with her and Elliot – a dinner about which you politely reminded him, in a NOW-INFAMOUS ARTICLE, that you also attended!
I will forever tease Elliot about his “selective” memory on what transpired that evening!
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
The fact that Unholy broke records at the streaming services was extremely gratifying, and the Grammy that they won with Kim Petras was so well-deserved. Not only is Sam a brilliant and unique artist, they were the first new artist to break big at our company after we launched, and we consider them to be family.
I want Sam to be with us forever and as much a part of our legacy as the great superstars who came before them.
Talking of firsts: What about your first meeting with Ice Spice? And tell us about that fateful dinner with her and Elliot – a dinner about which you politely reminded him, in a NOW-INFAMOUS ARTICLE, that you also attended!
I will forever tease Elliot about his “selective” memory on what transpired that evening! For the record, at that dinner – which led to the co-signing of Ice Spice by Capitol and 10K – were me, Elliot, Jeremy Vuernick, [10K co-presidents] Zach Friedman and Tony Talamo.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Not only is Sam a brilliant and unique artist, they were the first new artist to break big at our company after we launched, and we consider them to be family.
I want Sam to be with us forever and as much a part of our legacy as the great superstars who came before them.
Talking of firsts: What about your first meeting with Ice Spice? And tell us about that fateful dinner with her and Elliot – a dinner about which you politely reminded him, in a NOW-INFAMOUS ARTICLE, that you also attended!
I will forever tease Elliot about his “selective” memory on what transpired that evening! For the record, at that dinner – which led to the co-signing of Ice Spice by Capitol and 10K – were me, Elliot, Jeremy Vuernick, [10K co-presidents] Zach Friedman and Tony Talamo. All of us attended and won her heart as a team.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Not only is Sam a brilliant and unique artist, they were the first new artist to break big at our company after we launched, and we consider them to be family.
I want Sam to be with us forever and as much a part of our legacy as the great superstars who came before them.
Talking of firsts: What about your first meeting with Ice Spice? And tell us about that fateful dinner with her and Elliot – a dinner about which you politely reminded him, in a NOW-INFAMOUS ARTICLE, that you also attended!
I will forever tease Elliot about his “selective” memory on what transpired that evening! For the record, at that dinner – which led to the co-signing of Ice Spice by Capitol and 10K – were me, Elliot, Jeremy Vuernick, [10K co-presidents] Zach Friedman and Tony Talamo. All of us attended and won her heart as a team. Equally, she won my heart.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
I want Sam to be with us forever and as much a part of our legacy as the great superstars who came before them.
Talking of firsts: What about your first meeting with Ice Spice? And tell us about that fateful dinner with her and Elliot – a dinner about which you politely reminded him, in a NOW-INFAMOUS ARTICLE, that you also attended!
I will forever tease Elliot about his “selective” memory on what transpired that evening! For the record, at that dinner – which led to the co-signing of Ice Spice by Capitol and 10K – were me, Elliot, Jeremy Vuernick, [10K co-presidents] Zach Friedman and Tony Talamo. All of us attended and won her heart as a team. Equally, she won my heart.
But it’s far more important to focus on the extraordinary artist we were there to see.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
I want Sam to be with us forever and as much a part of our legacy as the great superstars who came before them.
Talking of firsts: What about your first meeting with Ice Spice? And tell us about that fateful dinner with her and Elliot – a dinner about which you politely reminded him, in a NOW-INFAMOUS ARTICLE, that you also attended!
I will forever tease Elliot about his “selective” memory on what transpired that evening! For the record, at that dinner – which led to the co-signing of Ice Spice by Capitol and 10K – were me, Elliot, Jeremy Vuernick, [10K co-presidents] Zach Friedman and Tony Talamo. All of us attended and won her heart as a team. Equally, she won my heart.
But it’s far more important to focus on the extraordinary artist we were there to see. I’ve been working with artists for decades, and it is a rare occasion when you sit with an artist and just know that you’re in the presence of a future global superstar.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Talking of firsts: What about your first meeting with Ice Spice? And tell us about that fateful dinner with her and Elliot – a dinner about which you politely reminded him, in a NOW-INFAMOUS ARTICLE, that you also attended!
I will forever tease Elliot about his “selective” memory on what transpired that evening! For the record, at that dinner – which led to the co-signing of Ice Spice by Capitol and 10K – were me, Elliot, Jeremy Vuernick, [10K co-presidents] Zach Friedman and Tony Talamo. All of us attended and won her heart as a team. Equally, she won my heart.
But it’s far more important to focus on the extraordinary artist we were there to see. I’ve been working with artists for decades, and it is a rare occasion when you sit with an artist and just know that you’re in the presence of a future global superstar. That was, and is, Ice Spice.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
And tell us about that fateful dinner with her and Elliot – a dinner about which you politely reminded him, in a NOW-INFAMOUS ARTICLE, that you also attended!
I will forever tease Elliot about his “selective” memory on what transpired that evening! For the record, at that dinner – which led to the co-signing of Ice Spice by Capitol and 10K – were me, Elliot, Jeremy Vuernick, [10K co-presidents] Zach Friedman and Tony Talamo. All of us attended and won her heart as a team. Equally, she won my heart.
But it’s far more important to focus on the extraordinary artist we were there to see. I’ve been working with artists for decades, and it is a rare occasion when you sit with an artist and just know that you’re in the presence of a future global superstar. That was, and is, Ice Spice.
“Ice Spice is a strong woman, and you’ll notice that she has aligned herself with other strong women.”
Her early music was exciting and her explosive growth as an artist and cultural figure has already transcended the world of music.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
For the record, at that dinner – which led to the co-signing of Ice Spice by Capitol and 10K – were me, Elliot, Jeremy Vuernick, [10K co-presidents] Zach Friedman and Tony Talamo. All of us attended and won her heart as a team. Equally, she won my heart.
But it’s far more important to focus on the extraordinary artist we were there to see. I’ve been working with artists for decades, and it is a rare occasion when you sit with an artist and just know that you’re in the presence of a future global superstar. That was, and is, Ice Spice.
“Ice Spice is a strong woman, and you’ll notice that she has aligned herself with other strong women.”
Her early music was exciting and her explosive growth as an artist and cultural figure has already transcended the world of music. In short, she’s becoming a household name.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
For the record, at that dinner – which led to the co-signing of Ice Spice by Capitol and 10K – were me, Elliot, Jeremy Vuernick, [10K co-presidents] Zach Friedman and Tony Talamo. All of us attended and won her heart as a team. Equally, she won my heart.
But it’s far more important to focus on the extraordinary artist we were there to see. I’ve been working with artists for decades, and it is a rare occasion when you sit with an artist and just know that you’re in the presence of a future global superstar. That was, and is, Ice Spice.
“Ice Spice is a strong woman, and you’ll notice that she has aligned herself with other strong women.”
Her early music was exciting and her explosive growth as an artist and cultural figure has already transcended the world of music. In short, she’s becoming a household name. All of this is a testament to her talent and drive, and the effort to help develop and break her has been a real team effort between Capitol, 10K and her manager, James Rosemond Jr.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
All of us attended and won her heart as a team. Equally, she won my heart.
But it’s far more important to focus on the extraordinary artist we were there to see. I’ve been working with artists for decades, and it is a rare occasion when you sit with an artist and just know that you’re in the presence of a future global superstar. That was, and is, Ice Spice.
“Ice Spice is a strong woman, and you’ll notice that she has aligned herself with other strong women.”
Her early music was exciting and her explosive growth as an artist and cultural figure has already transcended the world of music. In short, she’s becoming a household name. All of this is a testament to her talent and drive, and the effort to help develop and break her has been a real team effort between Capitol, 10K and her manager, James Rosemond Jr.
I also want to point out that Ice Spice is a strong woman, and you’ll notice that she has aligned herself with other strong women.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
But it’s far more important to focus on the extraordinary artist we were there to see. I’ve been working with artists for decades, and it is a rare occasion when you sit with an artist and just know that you’re in the presence of a future global superstar. That was, and is, Ice Spice.
“Ice Spice is a strong woman, and you’ll notice that she has aligned herself with other strong women.”
Her early music was exciting and her explosive growth as an artist and cultural figure has already transcended the world of music. In short, she’s becoming a household name. All of this is a testament to her talent and drive, and the effort to help develop and break her has been a real team effort between Capitol, 10K and her manager, James Rosemond Jr.
I also want to point out that Ice Spice is a strong woman, and you’ll notice that she has aligned herself with other strong women. [Ice Spice also signed to Universal Music Publishing Group via UMPG’s Chairman and CEO, and close Jubelirer colleague, Jody Gerson.]
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
That was, and is, Ice Spice.
“Ice Spice is a strong woman, and you’ll notice that she has aligned herself with other strong women.”
Her early music was exciting and her explosive growth as an artist and cultural figure has already transcended the world of music. In short, she’s becoming a household name. All of this is a testament to her talent and drive, and the effort to help develop and break her has been a real team effort between Capitol, 10K and her manager, James Rosemond Jr.
I also want to point out that Ice Spice is a strong woman, and you’ll notice that she has aligned herself with other strong women. [Ice Spice also signed to Universal Music Publishing Group via UMPG’s Chairman and CEO, and close Jubelirer colleague, Jody Gerson.]
As you noted, Ice Spice is well on her way to becoming a household name, especially in the US; what have been the key ingredients in widening her audience from Munch to now?
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
“Ice Spice is a strong woman, and you’ll notice that she has aligned herself with other strong women.”
Her early music was exciting and her explosive growth as an artist and cultural figure has already transcended the world of music. In short, she’s becoming a household name. All of this is a testament to her talent and drive, and the effort to help develop and break her has been a real team effort between Capitol, 10K and her manager, James Rosemond Jr.
I also want to point out that Ice Spice is a strong woman, and you’ll notice that she has aligned herself with other strong women. [Ice Spice also signed to Universal Music Publishing Group via UMPG’s Chairman and CEO, and close Jubelirer colleague, Jody Gerson.]
As you noted, Ice Spice is well on her way to becoming a household name, especially in the US; what have been the key ingredients in widening her audience from Munch to now?
Here’s the thing about Ice Spice – her look, her flow, her lyrics, and the collaboration choices she’s made: Taylor Swift, Nikki Minaj, PinkPantheress — are all of paramount importance in her success.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
In short, she’s becoming a household name. All of this is a testament to her talent and drive, and the effort to help develop and break her has been a real team effort between Capitol, 10K and her manager, James Rosemond Jr.
I also want to point out that Ice Spice is a strong woman, and you’ll notice that she has aligned herself with other strong women. [Ice Spice also signed to Universal Music Publishing Group via UMPG’s Chairman and CEO, and close Jubelirer colleague, Jody Gerson.]
As you noted, Ice Spice is well on her way to becoming a household name, especially in the US; what have been the key ingredients in widening her audience from Munch to now?
Here’s the thing about Ice Spice – her look, her flow, her lyrics, and the collaboration choices she’s made: Taylor Swift, Nikki Minaj, PinkPantheress — are all of paramount importance in her success. She knows precisely who she is and what is right for her to do – and not do.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
I also want to point out that Ice Spice is a strong woman, and you’ll notice that she has aligned herself with other strong women. [Ice Spice also signed to Universal Music Publishing Group via UMPG’s Chairman and CEO, and close Jubelirer colleague, Jody Gerson.]
As you noted, Ice Spice is well on her way to becoming a household name, especially in the US; what have been the key ingredients in widening her audience from Munch to now?
Here’s the thing about Ice Spice – her look, her flow, her lyrics, and the collaboration choices she’s made: Taylor Swift, Nikki Minaj, PinkPantheress — are all of paramount importance in her success. She knows precisely who she is and what is right for her to do – and not do. That’s such a rare quality to possess at such a young age, and it serves her well.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
I also want to point out that Ice Spice is a strong woman, and you’ll notice that she has aligned herself with other strong women. [Ice Spice also signed to Universal Music Publishing Group via UMPG’s Chairman and CEO, and close Jubelirer colleague, Jody Gerson.]
As you noted, Ice Spice is well on her way to becoming a household name, especially in the US; what have been the key ingredients in widening her audience from Munch to now?
Here’s the thing about Ice Spice – her look, her flow, her lyrics, and the collaboration choices she’s made: Taylor Swift, Nikki Minaj, PinkPantheress — are all of paramount importance in her success. She knows precisely who she is and what is right for her to do – and not do. That’s such a rare quality to possess at such a young age, and it serves her well. A plethora of opportunities are coming toward her at warp speed, and she has the instinct to make the right choices at the right time.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
[Ice Spice also signed to Universal Music Publishing Group via UMPG’s Chairman and CEO, and close Jubelirer colleague, Jody Gerson.]
As you noted, Ice Spice is well on her way to becoming a household name, especially in the US; what have been the key ingredients in widening her audience from Munch to now?
Here’s the thing about Ice Spice – her look, her flow, her lyrics, and the collaboration choices she’s made: Taylor Swift, Nikki Minaj, PinkPantheress — are all of paramount importance in her success. She knows precisely who she is and what is right for her to do – and not do. That’s such a rare quality to possess at such a young age, and it serves her well. A plethora of opportunities are coming toward her at warp speed, and she has the instinct to make the right choices at the right time.
“A plethora of opportunities are coming toward her at warp speed, and she has the instinct to make the right choices at the right time.”
Our EVP of Media, Ambrosia Healey, scored a major coup by getting Ice the season opener of Saturday Night Live, which is just one of her many big media appearances.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Here’s the thing about Ice Spice – her look, her flow, her lyrics, and the collaboration choices she’s made: Taylor Swift, Nikki Minaj, PinkPantheress — are all of paramount importance in her success. She knows precisely who she is and what is right for her to do – and not do. That’s such a rare quality to possess at such a young age, and it serves her well. A plethora of opportunities are coming toward her at warp speed, and she has the instinct to make the right choices at the right time.
“A plethora of opportunities are coming toward her at warp speed, and she has the instinct to make the right choices at the right time.”
Our EVP of Media, Ambrosia Healey, scored a major coup by getting Ice the season opener of Saturday Night Live, which is just one of her many big media appearances. Every department has played an integral role in the launch and development of Ice Spice, but as I said before, it’s only the beginning.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
She knows precisely who she is and what is right for her to do – and not do. That’s such a rare quality to possess at such a young age, and it serves her well. A plethora of opportunities are coming toward her at warp speed, and she has the instinct to make the right choices at the right time.
“A plethora of opportunities are coming toward her at warp speed, and she has the instinct to make the right choices at the right time.”
Our EVP of Media, Ambrosia Healey, scored a major coup by getting Ice the season opener of Saturday Night Live, which is just one of her many big media appearances. Every department has played an integral role in the launch and development of Ice Spice, but as I said before, it’s only the beginning. Stay tuned.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
She knows precisely who she is and what is right for her to do – and not do. That’s such a rare quality to possess at such a young age, and it serves her well. A plethora of opportunities are coming toward her at warp speed, and she has the instinct to make the right choices at the right time.
“A plethora of opportunities are coming toward her at warp speed, and she has the instinct to make the right choices at the right time.”
Our EVP of Media, Ambrosia Healey, scored a major coup by getting Ice the season opener of Saturday Night Live, which is just one of her many big media appearances. Every department has played an integral role in the launch and development of Ice Spice, but as I said before, it’s only the beginning. Stay tuned.
It’s kind of weird how The Beatles Now And Then has somehow slipped into the band’s canon – while enjoying modern chart success at the same time.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
She knows precisely who she is and what is right for her to do – and not do. That’s such a rare quality to possess at such a young age, and it serves her well. A plethora of opportunities are coming toward her at warp speed, and she has the instinct to make the right choices at the right time.
“A plethora of opportunities are coming toward her at warp speed, and she has the instinct to make the right choices at the right time.”
Our EVP of Media, Ambrosia Healey, scored a major coup by getting Ice the season opener of Saturday Night Live, which is just one of her many big media appearances. Every department has played an integral role in the launch and development of Ice Spice, but as I said before, it’s only the beginning. Stay tuned.
It’s kind of weird how The Beatles Now And Then has somehow slipped into the band’s canon – while enjoying modern chart success at the same time. How involved were you in that project and what was your experience of it?
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
That’s such a rare quality to possess at such a young age, and it serves her well. A plethora of opportunities are coming toward her at warp speed, and she has the instinct to make the right choices at the right time.
“A plethora of opportunities are coming toward her at warp speed, and she has the instinct to make the right choices at the right time.”
Our EVP of Media, Ambrosia Healey, scored a major coup by getting Ice the season opener of Saturday Night Live, which is just one of her many big media appearances. Every department has played an integral role in the launch and development of Ice Spice, but as I said before, it’s only the beginning. Stay tuned.
It’s kind of weird how The Beatles Now And Then has somehow slipped into the band’s canon – while enjoying modern chart success at the same time. How involved were you in that project and what was your experience of it?
Never in a million years would I have thought I’d be involved in releasing a brand-new single from The Beatles.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
A plethora of opportunities are coming toward her at warp speed, and she has the instinct to make the right choices at the right time.
“A plethora of opportunities are coming toward her at warp speed, and she has the instinct to make the right choices at the right time.”
Our EVP of Media, Ambrosia Healey, scored a major coup by getting Ice the season opener of Saturday Night Live, which is just one of her many big media appearances. Every department has played an integral role in the launch and development of Ice Spice, but as I said before, it’s only the beginning. Stay tuned.
It’s kind of weird how The Beatles Now And Then has somehow slipped into the band’s canon – while enjoying modern chart success at the same time. How involved were you in that project and what was your experience of it?
Never in a million years would I have thought I’d be involved in releasing a brand-new single from The Beatles. Arjun and I got a preview of the song from Jeff Jones at Apple Corp earlier this year, and began planning and strategizing on a global level with him, along with UMG UK and [Universal Music Enterprises President and CEO] Bruce Resnikoff and his team.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Every department has played an integral role in the launch and development of Ice Spice, but as I said before, it’s only the beginning. Stay tuned.
It’s kind of weird how The Beatles Now And Then has somehow slipped into the band’s canon – while enjoying modern chart success at the same time. How involved were you in that project and what was your experience of it?
Never in a million years would I have thought I’d be involved in releasing a brand-new single from The Beatles. Arjun and I got a preview of the song from Jeff Jones at Apple Corp earlier this year, and began planning and strategizing on a global level with him, along with UMG UK and [Universal Music Enterprises President and CEO] Bruce Resnikoff and his team.
The whole experience has been a “pinch me” moment.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Every department has played an integral role in the launch and development of Ice Spice, but as I said before, it’s only the beginning. Stay tuned.
It’s kind of weird how The Beatles Now And Then has somehow slipped into the band’s canon – while enjoying modern chart success at the same time. How involved were you in that project and what was your experience of it?
Never in a million years would I have thought I’d be involved in releasing a brand-new single from The Beatles. Arjun and I got a preview of the song from Jeff Jones at Apple Corp earlier this year, and began planning and strategizing on a global level with him, along with UMG UK and [Universal Music Enterprises President and CEO] Bruce Resnikoff and his team.
The whole experience has been a “pinch me” moment. The Beatles mean the world to me — I’m a massive lifelong fan and they are such an important part of our company’s DNA.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Every department has played an integral role in the launch and development of Ice Spice, but as I said before, it’s only the beginning. Stay tuned.
It’s kind of weird how The Beatles Now And Then has somehow slipped into the band’s canon – while enjoying modern chart success at the same time. How involved were you in that project and what was your experience of it?
Never in a million years would I have thought I’d be involved in releasing a brand-new single from The Beatles. Arjun and I got a preview of the song from Jeff Jones at Apple Corp earlier this year, and began planning and strategizing on a global level with him, along with UMG UK and [Universal Music Enterprises President and CEO] Bruce Resnikoff and his team.
The whole experience has been a “pinch me” moment. The Beatles mean the world to me — I’m a massive lifelong fan and they are such an important part of our company’s DNA. I was thrilled to sign Paul [McCartney] directly to Capitol in 2016, and he is such an important frontline artist for us.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
It’s kind of weird how The Beatles Now And Then has somehow slipped into the band’s canon – while enjoying modern chart success at the same time. How involved were you in that project and what was your experience of it?
Never in a million years would I have thought I’d be involved in releasing a brand-new single from The Beatles. Arjun and I got a preview of the song from Jeff Jones at Apple Corp earlier this year, and began planning and strategizing on a global level with him, along with UMG UK and [Universal Music Enterprises President and CEO] Bruce Resnikoff and his team.
The whole experience has been a “pinch me” moment. The Beatles mean the world to me — I’m a massive lifelong fan and they are such an important part of our company’s DNA. I was thrilled to sign Paul [McCartney] directly to Capitol in 2016, and he is such an important frontline artist for us. He continues to make amazing music and has achieved some of his biggest solo success in recent years, including back-to-back #1 albums.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
How involved were you in that project and what was your experience of it?
Never in a million years would I have thought I’d be involved in releasing a brand-new single from The Beatles. Arjun and I got a preview of the song from Jeff Jones at Apple Corp earlier this year, and began planning and strategizing on a global level with him, along with UMG UK and [Universal Music Enterprises President and CEO] Bruce Resnikoff and his team.
The whole experience has been a “pinch me” moment. The Beatles mean the world to me — I’m a massive lifelong fan and they are such an important part of our company’s DNA. I was thrilled to sign Paul [McCartney] directly to Capitol in 2016, and he is such an important frontline artist for us. He continues to make amazing music and has achieved some of his biggest solo success in recent years, including back-to-back #1 albums.
“The whole experience has been a “pinch me” moment.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Never in a million years would I have thought I’d be involved in releasing a brand-new single from The Beatles. Arjun and I got a preview of the song from Jeff Jones at Apple Corp earlier this year, and began planning and strategizing on a global level with him, along with UMG UK and [Universal Music Enterprises President and CEO] Bruce Resnikoff and his team.
The whole experience has been a “pinch me” moment. The Beatles mean the world to me — I’m a massive lifelong fan and they are such an important part of our company’s DNA. I was thrilled to sign Paul [McCartney] directly to Capitol in 2016, and he is such an important frontline artist for us. He continues to make amazing music and has achieved some of his biggest solo success in recent years, including back-to-back #1 albums.
“The whole experience has been a “pinch me” moment. The Beatles mean the world to me… I was thrilled to sign Paul [McCartney] directly to Capitol in 2016, and he is such an important frontline artist for us.”
For Now And Then our goal was to highlight the storytelling around the creation of the song, while also ensuring that it was treated like a brand-new record (albeit 50 years in the making) that should become an important part of the cultural conversation.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
The Beatles mean the world to me — I’m a massive lifelong fan and they are such an important part of our company’s DNA. I was thrilled to sign Paul [McCartney] directly to Capitol in 2016, and he is such an important frontline artist for us. He continues to make amazing music and has achieved some of his biggest solo success in recent years, including back-to-back #1 albums.
“The whole experience has been a “pinch me” moment. The Beatles mean the world to me… I was thrilled to sign Paul [McCartney] directly to Capitol in 2016, and he is such an important frontline artist for us.”
For Now And Then our goal was to highlight the storytelling around the creation of the song, while also ensuring that it was treated like a brand-new record (albeit 50 years in the making) that should become an important part of the cultural conversation.
It’s surreal when you see a new Beatles song, in 2023, as the cover of New Music Friday on Spotify, trending creations on short-form platforms, being played across all current formats of radio, synced across network TV, and topping single charts.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
He continues to make amazing music and has achieved some of his biggest solo success in recent years, including back-to-back #1 albums.
“The whole experience has been a “pinch me” moment. The Beatles mean the world to me… I was thrilled to sign Paul [McCartney] directly to Capitol in 2016, and he is such an important frontline artist for us.”
For Now And Then our goal was to highlight the storytelling around the creation of the song, while also ensuring that it was treated like a brand-new record (albeit 50 years in the making) that should become an important part of the cultural conversation.
It’s surreal when you see a new Beatles song, in 2023, as the cover of New Music Friday on Spotify, trending creations on short-form platforms, being played across all current formats of radio, synced across network TV, and topping single charts. I’m really proud that Capitol was able to help present Now And Then to the world, and that our team — led by Arjun — was integral to creating a global campaign worthy of the historic nature of this release.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
The Beatles mean the world to me… I was thrilled to sign Paul [McCartney] directly to Capitol in 2016, and he is such an important frontline artist for us.”
For Now And Then our goal was to highlight the storytelling around the creation of the song, while also ensuring that it was treated like a brand-new record (albeit 50 years in the making) that should become an important part of the cultural conversation.
It’s surreal when you see a new Beatles song, in 2023, as the cover of New Music Friday on Spotify, trending creations on short-form platforms, being played across all current formats of radio, synced across network TV, and topping single charts. I’m really proud that Capitol was able to help present Now And Then to the world, and that our team — led by Arjun — was integral to creating a global campaign worthy of the historic nature of this release. It’s certainly what The Beatles deserved.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
The Beatles mean the world to me… I was thrilled to sign Paul [McCartney] directly to Capitol in 2016, and he is such an important frontline artist for us.”
For Now And Then our goal was to highlight the storytelling around the creation of the song, while also ensuring that it was treated like a brand-new record (albeit 50 years in the making) that should become an important part of the cultural conversation.
It’s surreal when you see a new Beatles song, in 2023, as the cover of New Music Friday on Spotify, trending creations on short-form platforms, being played across all current formats of radio, synced across network TV, and topping single charts. I’m really proud that Capitol was able to help present Now And Then to the world, and that our team — led by Arjun — was integral to creating a global campaign worthy of the historic nature of this release. It’s certainly what The Beatles deserved.
How great that It’s been such a global success, and that, once again, The Beatles managed to bring even a moment of unity to the world through the beauty and power of their music.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
It’s surreal when you see a new Beatles song, in 2023, as the cover of New Music Friday on Spotify, trending creations on short-form platforms, being played across all current formats of radio, synced across network TV, and topping single charts. I’m really proud that Capitol was able to help present Now And Then to the world, and that our team — led by Arjun — was integral to creating a global campaign worthy of the historic nature of this release. It’s certainly what The Beatles deserved.
How great that It’s been such a global success, and that, once again, The Beatles managed to bring even a moment of unity to the world through the beauty and power of their music. Being involved in this has been a real career highlight for me, without a doubt.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
It’s surreal when you see a new Beatles song, in 2023, as the cover of New Music Friday on Spotify, trending creations on short-form platforms, being played across all current formats of radio, synced across network TV, and topping single charts. I’m really proud that Capitol was able to help present Now And Then to the world, and that our team — led by Arjun — was integral to creating a global campaign worthy of the historic nature of this release. It’s certainly what The Beatles deserved.
How great that It’s been such a global success, and that, once again, The Beatles managed to bring even a moment of unity to the world through the beauty and power of their music. Being involved in this has been a real career highlight for me, without a doubt.
If I could give you our patented MBW magic wand to change something about today’s business right here and now, what would it be and why?
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
It’s surreal when you see a new Beatles song, in 2023, as the cover of New Music Friday on Spotify, trending creations on short-form platforms, being played across all current formats of radio, synced across network TV, and topping single charts. I’m really proud that Capitol was able to help present Now And Then to the world, and that our team — led by Arjun — was integral to creating a global campaign worthy of the historic nature of this release. It’s certainly what The Beatles deserved.
How great that It’s been such a global success, and that, once again, The Beatles managed to bring even a moment of unity to the world through the beauty and power of their music. Being involved in this has been a real career highlight for me, without a doubt.
If I could give you our patented MBW magic wand to change something about today’s business right here and now, what would it be and why?
We could be talking for hours about this, Tim, and there are a few things out there I’d like to change with that wand!
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
I’m really proud that Capitol was able to help present Now And Then to the world, and that our team — led by Arjun — was integral to creating a global campaign worthy of the historic nature of this release. It’s certainly what The Beatles deserved.
How great that It’s been such a global success, and that, once again, The Beatles managed to bring even a moment of unity to the world through the beauty and power of their music. Being involved in this has been a real career highlight for me, without a doubt.
If I could give you our patented MBW magic wand to change something about today’s business right here and now, what would it be and why?
We could be talking for hours about this, Tim, and there are a few things out there I’d like to change with that wand! But I’ll spare you an exhaustive rant and focus on one issue.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
I’m really proud that Capitol was able to help present Now And Then to the world, and that our team — led by Arjun — was integral to creating a global campaign worthy of the historic nature of this release. It’s certainly what The Beatles deserved.
How great that It’s been such a global success, and that, once again, The Beatles managed to bring even a moment of unity to the world through the beauty and power of their music. Being involved in this has been a real career highlight for me, without a doubt.
If I could give you our patented MBW magic wand to change something about today’s business right here and now, what would it be and why?
We could be talking for hours about this, Tim, and there are a few things out there I’d like to change with that wand! But I’ll spare you an exhaustive rant and focus on one issue.
We need more diversity at all levels and within all facets of the music industry, particularly on the label side.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
It’s certainly what The Beatles deserved.
How great that It’s been such a global success, and that, once again, The Beatles managed to bring even a moment of unity to the world through the beauty and power of their music. Being involved in this has been a real career highlight for me, without a doubt.
If I could give you our patented MBW magic wand to change something about today’s business right here and now, what would it be and why?
We could be talking for hours about this, Tim, and there are a few things out there I’d like to change with that wand! But I’ll spare you an exhaustive rant and focus on one issue.
We need more diversity at all levels and within all facets of the music industry, particularly on the label side.
“along with doing what I can to increase the number of women at our company.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
It’s certainly what The Beatles deserved.
How great that It’s been such a global success, and that, once again, The Beatles managed to bring even a moment of unity to the world through the beauty and power of their music. Being involved in this has been a real career highlight for me, without a doubt.
If I could give you our patented MBW magic wand to change something about today’s business right here and now, what would it be and why?
We could be talking for hours about this, Tim, and there are a few things out there I’d like to change with that wand! But I’ll spare you an exhaustive rant and focus on one issue.
We need more diversity at all levels and within all facets of the music industry, particularly on the label side.
“along with doing what I can to increase the number of women at our company. There just aren’t enough of us, particularly within the most senior ranks at the labels.”
Diversity is a superpower.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
How great that It’s been such a global success, and that, once again, The Beatles managed to bring even a moment of unity to the world through the beauty and power of their music. Being involved in this has been a real career highlight for me, without a doubt.
If I could give you our patented MBW magic wand to change something about today’s business right here and now, what would it be and why?
We could be talking for hours about this, Tim, and there are a few things out there I’d like to change with that wand! But I’ll spare you an exhaustive rant and focus on one issue.
We need more diversity at all levels and within all facets of the music industry, particularly on the label side.
“along with doing what I can to increase the number of women at our company. There just aren’t enough of us, particularly within the most senior ranks at the labels.”
Diversity is a superpower. It’s an ongoing process that I’ve put a lot of focus on, along with doing what I can to increase the number of women at our company.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Being involved in this has been a real career highlight for me, without a doubt.
If I could give you our patented MBW magic wand to change something about today’s business right here and now, what would it be and why?
We could be talking for hours about this, Tim, and there are a few things out there I’d like to change with that wand! But I’ll spare you an exhaustive rant and focus on one issue.
We need more diversity at all levels and within all facets of the music industry, particularly on the label side.
“along with doing what I can to increase the number of women at our company. There just aren’t enough of us, particularly within the most senior ranks at the labels.”
Diversity is a superpower. It’s an ongoing process that I’ve put a lot of focus on, along with doing what I can to increase the number of women at our company. There just aren’t enough of us, particularly within the most senior ranks at the labels.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
If I could give you our patented MBW magic wand to change something about today’s business right here and now, what would it be and why?
We could be talking for hours about this, Tim, and there are a few things out there I’d like to change with that wand! But I’ll spare you an exhaustive rant and focus on one issue.
We need more diversity at all levels and within all facets of the music industry, particularly on the label side.
“along with doing what I can to increase the number of women at our company. There just aren’t enough of us, particularly within the most senior ranks at the labels.”
Diversity is a superpower. It’s an ongoing process that I’ve put a lot of focus on, along with doing what I can to increase the number of women at our company. There just aren’t enough of us, particularly within the most senior ranks at the labels.
UMG has [Nashville Chair & CEO] Cindy Mabe and me running standalone label groups, and I know that Lucian agrees with me that there needs to be more.
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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We could be talking for hours about this, Tim, and there are a few things out there I’d like to change with that wand! But I’ll spare you an exhaustive rant and focus on one issue.
We need more diversity at all levels and within all facets of the music industry, particularly on the label side.
“along with doing what I can to increase the number of women at our company. There just aren’t enough of us, particularly within the most senior ranks at the labels.”
Diversity is a superpower. It’s an ongoing process that I’ve put a lot of focus on, along with doing what I can to increase the number of women at our company. There just aren’t enough of us, particularly within the most senior ranks at the labels.
UMG has [Nashville Chair & CEO] Cindy Mabe and me running standalone label groups, and I know that Lucian agrees with me that there needs to be more.
I will continue to do what I can to increase representation at Capitol Music Group and within the music business at large.Music Business Worldwide
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The best video games of the year so far
For the first year in recent memory, scale did not necessitate tradition, and scope did not preclude getting weird. In 2023, nothing was sacred in video games, and so they felt more vibrant than ever.
Sure, some of the more “focused” games threw us for a pleasant loop: Dredge begins as a lonely fishing sim before transforming into something otherworldly, and Humanity morphed from a pensive art project into an all-out war. Dave the Diver, similarly, is not so much about being a diver as it is about running a sushi restaurant, or hunting for alien artifacts, or conversing with said aliens, or — you get the point. Whether you booted up your Steam Deck for a cross-country flight or hid your Switch off screen during that boring Zoom meeting, the game you returned to was rarely the one you left behind.
This amorphousness (I’m begging our copy editor to let this one slide, because what other “word” could adequately summarize the video games of 2023?)
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In 2023, nothing was sacred in video games, and so they felt more vibrant than ever.
Sure, some of the more “focused” games threw us for a pleasant loop: Dredge begins as a lonely fishing sim before transforming into something otherworldly, and Humanity morphed from a pensive art project into an all-out war. Dave the Diver, similarly, is not so much about being a diver as it is about running a sushi restaurant, or hunting for alien artifacts, or conversing with said aliens, or — you get the point. Whether you booted up your Steam Deck for a cross-country flight or hid your Switch off screen during that boring Zoom meeting, the game you returned to was rarely the one you left behind.
This amorphousness (I’m begging our copy editor to let this one slide, because what other “word” could adequately summarize the video games of 2023?) wasn’t consigned to the newcomers, though.
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The best video games of the year so far
Sure, some of the more “focused” games threw us for a pleasant loop: Dredge begins as a lonely fishing sim before transforming into something otherworldly, and Humanity morphed from a pensive art project into an all-out war. Dave the Diver, similarly, is not so much about being a diver as it is about running a sushi restaurant, or hunting for alien artifacts, or conversing with said aliens, or — you get the point. Whether you booted up your Steam Deck for a cross-country flight or hid your Switch off screen during that boring Zoom meeting, the game you returned to was rarely the one you left behind.
This amorphousness (I’m begging our copy editor to let this one slide, because what other “word” could adequately summarize the video games of 2023?) wasn’t consigned to the newcomers, though. Larian Studios, fresh off two years of early-access development and riding the reputation it had garnered from Divinity: Original Sin 2, saw fit to release a role-playing game in which you can kill off nearly every main character the moment you meet them.
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The best video games of the year so far
Dave the Diver, similarly, is not so much about being a diver as it is about running a sushi restaurant, or hunting for alien artifacts, or conversing with said aliens, or — you get the point. Whether you booted up your Steam Deck for a cross-country flight or hid your Switch off screen during that boring Zoom meeting, the game you returned to was rarely the one you left behind.
This amorphousness (I’m begging our copy editor to let this one slide, because what other “word” could adequately summarize the video games of 2023?) wasn’t consigned to the newcomers, though. Larian Studios, fresh off two years of early-access development and riding the reputation it had garnered from Divinity: Original Sin 2, saw fit to release a role-playing game in which you can kill off nearly every main character the moment you meet them. Remedy Entertainment — let’s be honest, this group has always been strange — made a sequel that’s equal parts horrifying, hilarious, fun, and fabulous.
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The best video games of the year so far
Whether you booted up your Steam Deck for a cross-country flight or hid your Switch off screen during that boring Zoom meeting, the game you returned to was rarely the one you left behind.
This amorphousness (I’m begging our copy editor to let this one slide, because what other “word” could adequately summarize the video games of 2023?) wasn’t consigned to the newcomers, though. Larian Studios, fresh off two years of early-access development and riding the reputation it had garnered from Divinity: Original Sin 2, saw fit to release a role-playing game in which you can kill off nearly every main character the moment you meet them. Remedy Entertainment — let’s be honest, this group has always been strange — made a sequel that’s equal parts horrifying, hilarious, fun, and fabulous. And Nintendo? Well, Nintendo had another banner year. That’s no surprise. The real surprise? It finally let go, and let players toy with the digital molecules of its most revered series.
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The best video games of the year so far
This amorphousness (I’m begging our copy editor to let this one slide, because what other “word” could adequately summarize the video games of 2023?) wasn’t consigned to the newcomers, though. Larian Studios, fresh off two years of early-access development and riding the reputation it had garnered from Divinity: Original Sin 2, saw fit to release a role-playing game in which you can kill off nearly every main character the moment you meet them. Remedy Entertainment — let’s be honest, this group has always been strange — made a sequel that’s equal parts horrifying, hilarious, fun, and fabulous. And Nintendo? Well, Nintendo had another banner year. That’s no surprise. The real surprise? It finally let go, and let players toy with the digital molecules of its most revered series. More on this below.
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The best video games of the year so far
This amorphousness (I’m begging our copy editor to let this one slide, because what other “word” could adequately summarize the video games of 2023?) wasn’t consigned to the newcomers, though. Larian Studios, fresh off two years of early-access development and riding the reputation it had garnered from Divinity: Original Sin 2, saw fit to release a role-playing game in which you can kill off nearly every main character the moment you meet them. Remedy Entertainment — let’s be honest, this group has always been strange — made a sequel that’s equal parts horrifying, hilarious, fun, and fabulous. And Nintendo? Well, Nintendo had another banner year. That’s no surprise. The real surprise? It finally let go, and let players toy with the digital molecules of its most revered series. More on this below.
As the year comes to a close, it’s intoxicating to see developers of all sizes, in every genre, with every tier of budget, mining the depths of interactive design, branching this way and that as they follow their respective veins of gold.
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wasn’t consigned to the newcomers, though. Larian Studios, fresh off two years of early-access development and riding the reputation it had garnered from Divinity: Original Sin 2, saw fit to release a role-playing game in which you can kill off nearly every main character the moment you meet them. Remedy Entertainment — let’s be honest, this group has always been strange — made a sequel that’s equal parts horrifying, hilarious, fun, and fabulous. And Nintendo? Well, Nintendo had another banner year. That’s no surprise. The real surprise? It finally let go, and let players toy with the digital molecules of its most revered series. More on this below.
As the year comes to a close, it’s intoxicating to see developers of all sizes, in every genre, with every tier of budget, mining the depths of interactive design, branching this way and that as they follow their respective veins of gold. They’re nowhere near the bottom of that particular expanse, of course — and that’s a heartening thought.
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Remedy Entertainment — let’s be honest, this group has always been strange — made a sequel that’s equal parts horrifying, hilarious, fun, and fabulous. And Nintendo? Well, Nintendo had another banner year. That’s no surprise. The real surprise? It finally let go, and let players toy with the digital molecules of its most revered series. More on this below.
As the year comes to a close, it’s intoxicating to see developers of all sizes, in every genre, with every tier of budget, mining the depths of interactive design, branching this way and that as they follow their respective veins of gold. They’re nowhere near the bottom of that particular expanse, of course — and that’s a heartening thought. —Mike Mahardy
How the Polygon top 50 list works
Over the past few weeks, the Polygon staff voted, championed, debated, and ultimately threw up its hands and marveled at the list of mammoths, curiosities, puzzle boxes, and black holes that is our top 50 games of 2023.
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And Nintendo? Well, Nintendo had another banner year. That’s no surprise. The real surprise? It finally let go, and let players toy with the digital molecules of its most revered series. More on this below.
As the year comes to a close, it’s intoxicating to see developers of all sizes, in every genre, with every tier of budget, mining the depths of interactive design, branching this way and that as they follow their respective veins of gold. They’re nowhere near the bottom of that particular expanse, of course — and that’s a heartening thought. —Mike Mahardy
How the Polygon top 50 list works
Over the past few weeks, the Polygon staff voted, championed, debated, and ultimately threw up its hands and marveled at the list of mammoths, curiosities, puzzle boxes, and black holes that is our top 50 games of 2023. Any video games that were released in 2023, received substantial updates in 2023, or achieved renewed cultural relevance in 2023 were eligible for this list.
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More on this below.
As the year comes to a close, it’s intoxicating to see developers of all sizes, in every genre, with every tier of budget, mining the depths of interactive design, branching this way and that as they follow their respective veins of gold. They’re nowhere near the bottom of that particular expanse, of course — and that’s a heartening thought. —Mike Mahardy
How the Polygon top 50 list works
Over the past few weeks, the Polygon staff voted, championed, debated, and ultimately threw up its hands and marveled at the list of mammoths, curiosities, puzzle boxes, and black holes that is our top 50 games of 2023. Any video games that were released in 2023, received substantial updates in 2023, or achieved renewed cultural relevance in 2023 were eligible for this list. Last year, the cutoff for consideration was Nov. 30. (You’ll notice a certain Firaxis Games joint fairly high up our list.)
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They’re nowhere near the bottom of that particular expanse, of course — and that’s a heartening thought. —Mike Mahardy
How the Polygon top 50 list works
Over the past few weeks, the Polygon staff voted, championed, debated, and ultimately threw up its hands and marveled at the list of mammoths, curiosities, puzzle boxes, and black holes that is our top 50 games of 2023. Any video games that were released in 2023, received substantial updates in 2023, or achieved renewed cultural relevance in 2023 were eligible for this list. Last year, the cutoff for consideration was Nov. 30. (You’ll notice a certain Firaxis Games joint fairly high up our list.) This year, the cutoff was the same. Should we be thoroughly enamored with Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader or Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, we’ll make sure they’re considered for next year’s top 50.
Top 50
50. Mr.
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—Mike Mahardy
How the Polygon top 50 list works
Over the past few weeks, the Polygon staff voted, championed, debated, and ultimately threw up its hands and marveled at the list of mammoths, curiosities, puzzle boxes, and black holes that is our top 50 games of 2023. Any video games that were released in 2023, received substantial updates in 2023, or achieved renewed cultural relevance in 2023 were eligible for this list. Last year, the cutoff for consideration was Nov. 30. (You’ll notice a certain Firaxis Games joint fairly high up our list.) This year, the cutoff was the same. Should we be thoroughly enamored with Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader or Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, we’ll make sure they’re considered for next year’s top 50.
Top 50
50. Mr. Sun’s Hatbox
Developer: Kenny Sun
Where to play: Nintendo Switch and Windows PC
Mr.
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The best video games of the year so far
Any video games that were released in 2023, received substantial updates in 2023, or achieved renewed cultural relevance in 2023 were eligible for this list. Last year, the cutoff for consideration was Nov. 30. (You’ll notice a certain Firaxis Games joint fairly high up our list.) This year, the cutoff was the same. Should we be thoroughly enamored with Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader or Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, we’ll make sure they’re considered for next year’s top 50.
Top 50
50. Mr. Sun’s Hatbox
Developer: Kenny Sun
Where to play: Nintendo Switch and Windows PC
Mr. Sun’s Hatbox is about a hat delivery person (or maybe it’s just a blob with legs?) that takes their job way too seriously. At the beginning of the game, a customer’s package gets stolen and whisked away to a nearby towering castle.
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The best video games of the year so far
Last year, the cutoff for consideration was Nov. 30. (You’ll notice a certain Firaxis Games joint fairly high up our list.) This year, the cutoff was the same. Should we be thoroughly enamored with Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader or Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, we’ll make sure they’re considered for next year’s top 50.
Top 50
50. Mr. Sun’s Hatbox
Developer: Kenny Sun
Where to play: Nintendo Switch and Windows PC
Mr. Sun’s Hatbox is about a hat delivery person (or maybe it’s just a blob with legs?) that takes their job way too seriously. At the beginning of the game, a customer’s package gets stolen and whisked away to a nearby towering castle. Despite the client’s apathy toward a single missing hat, the delivery company, named Amazin, proceeds to set up an entire subterranean paramilitary operation beneath the poor customer’s home.
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