User:Shaun Beastley

Philadelphia native Shaun Beastley was the Director for Producer Management with Atom Factory, Inc. Atom Factory Inc., is own by Troy Carter (Manager For Lady GAGA)(Los Angeles), and CEO of Beastley Management (Atlanta). He is committed and dedicated to the future of music and managing talent with marketability and longevity. As a consultant Beastley creates synergies between emerging songwriters and producers. The Philly native is also an accomplished speaker and music/media and entertainment business panelist.

Beastley got started in the music industry at a young age with aspirations of being an artist. As time progressed that passion evolved into being a businessman. "I was amazed at performing and at the business as a whole,” states Beastley. “Not having a manager and doing it on my own at such a young age prompted me to become [this] manager, A&R and music executive." Today Shaun's responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day politics of production, songwriting and publishing, as well as road management and the development of marketing strategies. As a blazing intern for Sony, Universal Records and Russell Simmons Music Group among others, the passionate young executive carries a wealth of music industry experience and a proven track record with industry heavyweights. His most successful project to date is the management of producer Superpower and placement of the mega-hit, 2x Platinum "Lolli Lolli Pop That Body" by Three 6 Mafia. He also manages artist/songwriter Nate Walka ("Blame It" Jamie Foxx, "Say Ahh” Trey Songz). Beastley is also the road manager and market consultant for B. Cox and Capital Records Recording-Artist Bertell. Shaun Beastley was also the A&R for Billion Dollar Baby & Arsenal Records. Both companies are owned by Max Gousse Senior Vp Of A&R For Island/Def Jam. While working that position Shaun Beastley A&R Kids Rap Radio 5. That’s a CD that Matthew Knowles and Max Gousse had him work on that comes out February 2011.

In addition to helping songwriters and producers find hits, he serves as a columnist and guest blogger for various online and offline publications and sits on various major music industry panels to educate artists and managers on the business of music publishing, songwriting, track placement and royalties.

When on the road and with family Beastley’s hustle goes into overdrive. He directs talent in Los Angeles and manages his team with Beastly Management in Atlanta, a company he began in 2006. Beastley Management works with heavy hitters in the industry including a notable repertoire: DG Yola, A. EL, Two Five, Marques Anthoney and a host of others. “I hit up the hottest nightlife venues to network my clients in addition to brokering deals with some of the most relevant online and offline promoters in various markets to have my clients seen and heard,” says Beastley as he explains one tactic to maintain his success.

In September of 2010 Shaun Beastley created an event called "Pen Up" Songwriter Networking Event with his partner Delaney Douglas CEO of Zingari Management, LLC. Pen Up is a monthly songwriter networking event aimed at bringing some of music's best and brightest upcoming and established songwriters along with music industry executives to one central location to discuss trends in the industry and upcoming placement opportunities. This event will highlight past and future works of Los Angeles based songwriters as well as provide ongoing education in the form of panels, open topic discussions with industry insiders and create invaluable networking opportunities. This event has crown so big that Shaun Beastley and Delaney Douglas had to move it out of the original location SAE Institute.

With a candid approach and to-the-point attitude Beastley is driven to continue the development and management of talented artists who can score hits in an extremely competitive music industry. Mr. Beastley is someone to watch and he is sought out for his vast experience and zealous advice. "Be aggressive enough for people to notice you and be loyal and patient and good things will come from your struggle,” he said. “Never give up and never take no for an answer."