John Kwatakye-Atiko

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.[1][2] Some of which are Chantae Vetrice and Freaky Kah of the legendary Lost Boyz.[3]

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.[1]

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.[4] Notably, their work together resulted in the song "Dangerous" achieving over one million streams across various platforms.[5] 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.[6]

Discography

Complete discography
Year Album Artist Role
2003 The Black Album (Jay-Z album) Jay-Z Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam[7]
2004 The Red Light District Ludacris Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam[7]
2004 The College Dropout Kanye West Marketing & MixShow Promo Rocafella Records Island Def Jam[7]
2004 It's About Time Christina Milian Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam[7]
2004 The DEFinition LL Cool J Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam[7]
2005 Bobby Valentino (album) Bobby V Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam[7]
2005 The B. Coming Beanie Sigel Marketing & MixShow Promo Rocafella Records Island Def Jam[7]
2005 534 Memphis Bleek Marketing & MixShow Promo Rocafella Records Island Def Jam[7]
2005 Roc-A-Fella Records Presents Teairra Marí Teairra Marí Marketing & MixShow Promo Rocafella Records Island Def Jam[7]
2005 Music of the Sun Rihanna Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam[7]
2005 Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 Jeezy Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam[7]
2005 The Emancipation of Mimi Mariah Carey's Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam[7]
2005 Late Registration Kanye West Marketing & MixShow Promo Rocafella Records Island Def Jam[7]
2006 In My Own Words Ne-Yo Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam[7]
2006 Release Therapy Ludacris Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam[7]
2006 Kingdom Come Jay-Z Marketing & MixShow Promo Rocafella Records Island Def Jam[7]
2006 Coming Home Lionel Richie Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam[7]
2006 So Amazin' Christina Milian Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam[7]
2006 The Inspiration: Thug Motivation 102 Jeezy Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam[7]
2006 Todd Smith (album) LL Cool J Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam[7]
2006 A Girl Like Me Rihanna Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam[7]
2007 Good Girl Gone Bad Rihanna Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam[7]
2007 Special Occasion Bobby V Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam[7]
2007 Love/Hate (The-Dream album) The-Dream Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam[7]
2007 Because of You Ne-Yo Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam[7]
2010 Brother Clyde (album) Billy Ray Cyrus Ft. King Phaze Executive Consultant Walt Disney Records[7]
2023 Dangerous (Single) Ariie West Co-Executive Producer [7][8]
2023 Betcha Chantae Vetrice Executive Producer [7][9]
2024 Cash App Chantae Vetrice Executive Producer [7][10]
2024 Real Woman Monique The Star Ft. Capella Grey Marketing Director [7]
2024 VEGAS (What Goes On) Chantae Vetrice Executive Producer [7]

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.[2][1]

References

  1. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae ""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.