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A&R DUTY IN AFRICA: A&R DUTY OFFERS A&R SERVICES IN AFRICA A&R DUTY As the undisputed leader of A&R (Artists & Repertoire) in Nigeria, A&R Duty is an A&R services company with a difference. Where other companies claim to be one thing and turn out to be something else, making promises they can’t keep, we...

A&R TERMINOLOGY A&R TERMINOLOGY A&R Terminology  – A&R stands for Artist & Repertoire. This is the department in a record company that is responsible for scouting upcoming talent, signing new artists, and overseeing their creative development. (To read more about the history of A&R see Wikipedia – A&R) A&R terminology is a working knowledge that...

History Of A&R: The Short Story History Of A&R: The Short Story The history of A&R can be traced back to the early days of the recording industry when companies such as Columbia and Victor were signing acts to contracts. In those days, there was no such thing as independent record companies. The artists signed...

The A&R Guide to Signing Artists The A&R Guide to Signing Artists The A&R Guide to Signing Artists is a book that sets out the basic principles of A&R and how they apply to sign artists. The book covers all aspects of artist development, from signing artists through to the release of their first album...

Rules To Signing An Artist: A Music A&R’s Perspective. Rules To Signing An Artist: A Music A&R’s Perspective. In the music industry, signing an artist is a very important decision. You will be investing time and money into this person and their career. Therefore, either you are A&R,Label owner, producer or talent manager it is...

A&R DUTY AFRICA – FIRST INDEPENDENT A&R COMPANY CHANGING THE GAME OF ARTIST & REPERTOIRE SERVICE IN A&R DUTY AFRICA – FIRST INDEPENDENT A&R COMPANY CHANGING THE GAME OF ARTIST & REPERTOIRE SERVICE IN It’s a big news week for A&Rs in the African entertainment landscape. The last decade has seen the African music industry...

Does A&R still exist? Artists and repertoire (A&R) is the division that consumes and distributes all of the musical content you see on television, in ads, and on your favorite streaming services. It’s also responsible for any live events or performances that take place in a venue. A&R works with artists who want to get...

Must Read: 5 ways to Get A&R Attention HOW TO GET A&R ATTENTION Getting the attention of an A&R can be difficult, but there are some things you can do to increase your chances of being seen by one. An A&R is responsible for signing new artists and developing careers. Not only does this person...

Do you need a degree to be an A&R? Do you need a degree to be an A&R? Artist and Repertoire (A&R) Representative Job Description, Career as an Artist and Repertoire (A&R) Representative, Salary, and Employment. Training/Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred Median Salary: you may earn anywhere from as low as $18,000 up to over...

The 10 People You Need On Your Team As An Artist Here are the essential members you should have on your team: Whether you’re starting a record label, running a band, or want to build a DIY music project for fun, you need to have certain team members. These “essential” team members will be there...