John Kwatakye-Atiko Explained

John Kwatakye-Atiko
Birth Date:22 April 1987
Birth Place:Far Rockaway, Queens, U.S.
Years Active:2004–present

John Kwatakye-Atiko (born on 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]

Early Career

John Kwatakye-Atiko began his career with street-level and mixshow promotions for Island Def Jam Records, working on marketing campaigns for artists such as Jay-Z, Kanye West, Rihanna and Ludacris.

Ariie West Project

In 2016, Kwatakye-Atiko met recording Ariie West. They began officially collaborating in October 2022, focusing on developing marketing campaigns that have propelled Ariie West's career.[2] Notably, their work together resulted in the song "Dangerous" achieving over one million streams across various platforms.[3]

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.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Grant . Shawn . 'Indie is the New Major Again,' Says Popular Demand's John Kwatakye-Atiko. The Source . March 14, 2024 . March 25, 2024.
  2. Allah . Sha . Former Star Trak Artist Ariie West Drops Visual For "Dangerous". The Source . April 26, 2023 . May 26, 2023.
  3. News: Staff Writer . Harlem Rapper Ariie West Set to Drop "Dangerous" Music Video. AllHipHop . March 14, 2023 . May 26, 2023.
  4. News: Staff Writer . Music Exec John Kwatakye-Atiko Says Artist Development is a non-negotiable. AllHipHop . March 19, 2024 . March 25, 2024.