September 24, 2020
Cinematic Music Group Gives Major Labels a Run for Their Money
[ad_1] U See UsWith streams in the billions, more certified platinum plaques and a growing roster of rap talent, Cinematic Music Group is giving the major label machine a run for its money.Words: Georgette ClineEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Twenty years ago, Jonathan Shapiro learned a valuable lesson during his time as a manager for Foxy Brown and Nappy Roots: the music industry is difficult. The trials and tribulations he experienced as a music manager could’ve relegated the New York native to stick to DJing or producing, but Shipes, as he’s known, powered forward with the launch of his full-service, “majorly...