Talent management and production company Artists First has launched a new Music Division, appointing Carmen Murray as its Founding Advisor.
Murray will establish and guide the company’s music strategy, developing opportunities across music, sports, branding, intellectual property, and strategic partnerships. She will collaborate with business partner Michael Michel and Artists First management teams to create pathways for actors and athletes to engage with the music industry through business development and brand collaborations.
Murray is the Founder and Co-CEO of Title 9, a management, production, and IP company representing artists, producers, and songwriters. The impact of her advisory role on Title 9 has not been disclosed.
Over the course of her career, Murray has built partnerships with Universal Music Publishing Group, Def Jam Recordings, Atlantic Records, Republic Records, Epic Records, Motown, Warner Chappell Music, and Roc Nation.
“Artists First has built an extraordinary reputation by championing talent and fostering long-term creative careers. I am honored to help lead the launch of the Music Division and create new opportunities at the intersection of music, entertainment, sports, and brands. Throughout my career, I have seen that the greatest opportunities are created when creative communities unite around a common purpose. I look forward to bridging relationships across the creative community and helping build the Music Division into a significant driver of growth, innovation, and market impact for the organization.”
