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American music executive
John Kwatakye-Atiko
Born (1987-04-22) April 22, 1987 (age 37)
Far Rockaway, Queens, U.S.
Occupations
Years active2004–present
Labels
Websitejohnkwatakyeatiko.com

John Kwatakye-Atiko (born April 22, 1987) also known as JKA, is an American music industry executive, artist manager, and entrepreneur. He is President of Popular Demand Entertainment a Record Label and Management company that develops Independent Artists. Some of which are Chantae Vetrice and Freaky Kah of the legendary Lost Boyz.

Early career

John Kwatakye-Atiko began his career at Island Def Jam Records, working as a mix-show promoter and on marketing campaigns for artists such as Jay-Z, Kanye West, Rihanna and Ludacris. His duties were to service mix-tape, radio DJ's and TV stations such as BET, MTV and VH1 with the latest releases.

Popular Demand Entertainment

In 2016, Kwatakye-Atiko met recording artist Ariie West. They began officially collaborating in October 2022, Kwatakye-Atiko began focusing on developing marketing campaigns through Popular Demand Entertainment. Notably, their work together resulted in the song "Dangerous" achieving over one million streams across various platforms. In 2024 Kwatakye-Atiko on behalf of Popular Demand oversaw Marketing for Monique The Star ft. Capella Grey's single "Real Woman" released by Platinum Producer Jerry Duplessis's record label Wonda Music.

Discography

Complete discography
Year Album Artist Role
2003 The Black Album (Jay-Z album) Jay-Z Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam
2004 The Red Light District Ludacris Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam
2004 The College Dropout Kanye West Marketing & MixShow Promo Rocafella Records Island Def Jam
2004 It's About Time Christina Milian Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam
2004 The DEFinition LL Cool J Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam
2005 Bobby Valentino (album) Bobby V Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam
2005 The B. Coming Beanie Sigel Marketing & MixShow Promo Rocafella Records Island Def Jam
2005 534 Memphis Bleek Marketing & MixShow Promo Rocafella Records Island Def Jam
2005 Roc-A-Fella Records Presents Teairra Marí Teairra Marí Marketing & MixShow Promo Rocafella Records Island Def Jam
2005 Music of the Sun Rihanna Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam
2005 Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 Jeezy Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam
2005 The Emancipation of Mimi Mariah Carey's Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam
2005 Late Registration Kanye West Marketing & MixShow Promo Rocafella Records Island Def Jam
2006 In My Own Words Ne-Yo Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam
2006 Release Therapy Ludacris Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam
2006 Kingdom Come Jay-Z Marketing & MixShow Promo Rocafella Records Island Def Jam
2006 Coming Home Lionel Richie Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam
2006 So Amazin' Christina Milian Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam
2006 The Inspiration: Thug Motivation 102 Jeezy Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam
2006 Todd Smith (album) LL Cool J Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam
2006 A Girl Like Me Rihanna Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam
2007 Good Girl Gone Bad Rihanna Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam
2007 Special Occasion Bobby V Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam
2007 Love/Hate (The-Dream album) The-Dream Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam
2007 Because of You Ne-Yo Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam
2010 Brother Clyde (album) Billy Ray Cyrus Ft. King Phaze Executive Consultant Walt Disney Records
2023 Dangerous (Single) Ariie West Co-Executive Producer
2023 Betcha Chantae Vetrice Executive Producer
2024 Cash App Chantae Vetrice Executive Producer
2024 Real Woman Monique The Star Ft. Capella Grey Marketing Director
2024 VEGAS (What Goes On) Chantae Vetrice Executive Producer

DOPE. Music Distribution

Kwatakye-Atiko co-founded DOPE, a music distribution platform, with Mathew "Vine" Burke. DOPE integrates a mentorship program, offering artists exclusive monthly content focused on the music industry's business aspects.

References

  1. ^ Grant, Shawn (March 14, 2024). "'Indie is the New Major Again,' Says Popular Demand's John Kwatakye-Atiko". The Source. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  2. ^ Staff Writer (March 19, 2024). "Music Exec John Kwatakye-Atiko Says Artist Development is a non-negotiable". AllHipHop. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  3. "Chantae Vetrice to Release New Single "Vegas (What Goes On)" on Nov 22nd". The Source. 2024-11-15. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  4. Allah, Sha (April 26, 2023). "Former Star Trak Artist Ariie West Drops Visual For "Dangerous"". The Source. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  5. Staff Writer (March 14, 2023). "Harlem Rapper Ariie West Set to Drop "Dangerous" Music Video". AllHipHop. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  6. Grant, Shawn (2024-10-31). "Monique The Star Returns with Capella Grey Collaboration and 'Soft Girl Era' Album". The Source Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  7. ^ ""For the Love of Music," Says Music Executive John Kwatakye-Atiko". IndiePulse Music Magazine. 2024-11-30. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  8. "Ariie West". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  9. "Chantae Vetrice". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  10. "Chantae Vetrice". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-11-30.

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