December 15, 2022 (Atlanta) – The newly created Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) has announced its inaugural Officers and Board of Directors. They will all serve two-year terms, with the next election scheduled for December 2024.
Tony D. Alexander (Made in Memphis Entertainment, or MIME) will lead the AIMP Atlanta Chapter as President, with the company’s 4U Recording Atlanta studio serving as the host location for many of the Chapter’s educational events. In addition, Crystal Morris (Digital Royalty Distribution) will serve as Vice President, Jarrett Hines (Music Tech Works) as Treasurer, and Cheryl Potts (Cleerkut) as Secretary.
The Board of Directors will consist of Christopher Bass (Clark Atlanta University), James Commander (Mo Amper), Hamilton Hardin (Hardin Music Group), Amadi Jae (Music Education Group), Ben James (First Horizon), Moya Nkruma (Fender Guitars), Megan Oliver (Skybound Entertainment), Cappriccieo Scates (Sound Royalties), and Cedric Wilcoxson (Hip Hops Den Media). Demarcio Parks (MIME) will serve as the Chapter’s Administration Director.
“I could not be any prouder to serve as the first AIMP Atlanta Chapter President and am looking forward to working closely with the independent music publishing community in this amazing city,” said Alexander. “Atlanta is without doubt the world capital of Hip-Hop, home to some of the biggest producers, songwriters, and recording artists around the globe. Our goal is to bring them together with the publishing companies, legal firms, and other companies and individuals that are here to help them make a living from their art, all while providing educational opportunities to teach them the ins and outs of the industry.”
The AIMP Atlanta Chapter’s first event as an official Chapter will be a New Year Meeting Mixer on January 17th at 7pm ET. Held at the 4U Recording Atlanta studio, the event will be a celebration of the Chapter’s establishment and an introduction to its Board members and Officers. More information will be announced soon at aimp.org.
About AIMP
The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) was formed in 1977 and has local chapters in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York. The organization’s primary focus is to educate and inform music publishers about the most current industry trends and practices by providing a forum for the discussion of the issues and problems confronting the music publishing industry. The opportunity to exchange ideas and opinions with others on issues of mutual concern is fostered by the atmosphere at the AIMP’s monthly meetings, forums, and workshops, the videos of which can be seen (along with more general info on the organization) at aimp.org.