The Show Must Go On : Backstage Stories of a Hip-Hop Agent
The Show Must Go On : Backstage Stories of a Hip-Hop Agent
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Author(s): Green, Mark
ISBN No.: 9781963874228
Year: 202412
Format: Trade Paper
Price: $ 34.49
Dispatch delay: Dispatched between 7 to 15 days
Status: Available (Forthcoming)

Hailing from Hackensack, NJ, Mark Green embarked on his career in 1977 as a DJ, performing at high school events and local parties around Bergen County. His early exposure to rapping came from a competition in the Bronx, which he brought back to NJ, becoming a mentor to future Hip-Hop legends like Guy O'Brien, aka Master Gee of the Sugarhill Gang. Green's influence on O'Brien helped shape the early Hip-Hop scene.Green's career began with an internship at Sugar Hill Records, the label behind the Hip-Hop single, "Rapper's Delight." He went on to work at Hush Productions, where he handled various roles, including project management, artist development, and road management. His work with notable artists such as Melba Moore, Freddie Jackson, Dru Hill, Prince, Al B Sure, Grandmaster Flash, and Usher solidified his reputation in the industry. This experience paved the way for his next role at Associated Booking Corp, where his talent for spotting rising stars led to the signing of chart-topping acts like Salt-N-Pepa, Roxanne Shante, Kid & Play, and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince.Green moved on to EMI/Capitol Records, where he was the Director of Marketing and held roles in Radio Promotions, Jazz, and Rap, earning accolades such as the 1992 Promotions Person of the Year.


His work at EMI included producing, writing, and publishing tracks like "Remember the First Time" for Eric Gable and "Midnight Hour" for Spice MC. In 1997, Green ventured into independent marketing and consulting and secured a record deal with Light Year/Warner Brothers for his independent label, with Teena Marie as his first artist. One year later, as a consultant at Northstar Distribution, Green became General Manager, distributing music for Prince's independent label, which included Chaka Khan and Larry Graham on NPG Records. This role laid the groundwork for launching Celebrity Talent Agency, which represents a wide array of stars, and secures talent for tours, festivals, and commercials globally.Currently, Green serves as Associate Director/GM of Lehman Performing Arts Center, Chairman of Artist Relations for The Hip-Hop Museum, and maintains ownership of Celebrity Talent Agency.


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