Micah McKinney

Micah McKinney is a veteran music industry professional with extensive experience in artist development, music curation, and label relations. He worked as a Curation + Label Management Consultant at Beatport from 2018 to 2021, where he was the primary record label liaison for Beatport's open format DJ platform, Beatsource.1

Professional Highlights:

• Currently works in Artist Development at District (2022-Present)
• Previously held key roles at:
  • MTV (Music Director, 2011-2015)
  • Interscope (DSP Account Director, 2008-2011)
  • Amazon Music (Editorial Consultant, 2021)

Notable Achievements:

• Collaborated with high-profile artists like M.I.A, Diplo, Kanye West, Lady Gaga, and Arcade Fire
• Expertise in identifying emerging music scenes and talent
• Received multiple awards including Webby and Shorty Awards for innovative music content1

Professional Focus: McKinney specializes in identifying music talent with potential for commercial success and cultural relevance. He currently manages the FYEO network, a joint venture between District and Sony, focused on developing next-generation music curation brands.1