Ela Talu

Ela Talu is an A&R Manager at Interscope Records based in Los Angeles, California.1 She has been in this role since April 2024, having previously served as a Senior A&R Coordinator at the same company from March 2020 to April 2024.1

Career Progression

Ela's career in the music industry has been marked by steady growth and diverse experiences:

Interscope Records::

• A&R Manager (April 2024 - Present)
• Senior A&R Coordinator (March 2020 - April 2024)

Other Roles::

• Co-Founder at Came A Long Way Inc. (January 2019 - Present)
• Urban Marketing Intern at Warner Records (September 2019 - December 2019)
• Urban A&R Intern at Atlantic Records (February 2019 - June 2019)
• Studio Runner at No Name Studios for G.O.O.D. Music (October 2018 - December 2018)
• Urban Promotions Intern at Atlantic Records (September 2018 - December 2018)
• Production Intern at Riveting Entertainment (November 2017 - April 2018)1

Responsibilities and Achievements

At Interscope Records, Ela is responsible for establishing communications with internal and external artist managements and partners to coordinate the urban roster.2 Her duties have included:

• Preparing song and album sales reports
• Creating one sheets, hype sheets, and artist updates
• Organizing events for artists like Saweetie, Wale, and PARTYNEXTDOOR
• Updating artist timelines
• Transcribing song lyrics for unreleased tracks1

In her previous roles, she has gained experience in various aspects of the music industry, including conducting A&R meetings, participating in studio sessions, selecting beats for artists, analyzing radio spins, and working on music video productions.1

Ela Talu's diverse background and steady progression in the music industry demonstrate her commitment and expertise in A&R and artist development.