Che’Nelle

launchpadA&R Signing, Discography & Discoveries, Early Discovery, Pop

Early A&R discovery & subsequent signing to Virgin Records/EMI Reported: 12/05. Signed: 12/05 (as A&R for Virgin Records/EMI). Foresight: 2 weeks. Awards/Milestones: 2012 Album “Believe” certified Gold in Japan, single “Believe” certified Platinum, single “Story” certified Gold. 2011 Album “Luv Songs” certified Platinum in Japan.  Single “Baby I Love U” certified Platinum.   For more information:   AllMusic Profile How …

Nelly Furtado

launchpadDiscography & Discoveries, Early Discovery, Pop

Early A&R discovery. Reported: 9/1998 (Billboard Talent Net). Signed: 3/1999 (Dreamworks). Foresight: 6 months. Awards/Milestones: 2 Grammy Awards, 10 Juno Awards, 3 MuchMusic Video Awards, a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, and more. For more information: AllMusic Profile

Billboard Talent Net – New Talent Spotlight Volume 2

launchpadA&R, Alternative, Country, Discography & Discoveries, Early Discovery, Pop, Rock, Urban

Billboard Talent Net – New Talent Spotlight Volume 2 (6/12/99 A&R compilation via Billboard, not commercially available). A&R, produced and compiled by, mastered, liner notes, industry relations, etc. Foresight:  features pre-label demos from then unknown:  Amerie/AIJA (Columbia), Anthony Hamilton (Arista), Infernal (BMG/Priority), Jill Sobule (Beyond), Reckless Kelly (Sugar Hill), and Wayne (TVT).