Jonny Shipes

Jonny Shipes
Born
Jonathan Shapiro

1980
New York City
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur
Producer (music)
Years active2000 - present
Employer(s)CEO and founder, GoodTalk, Cinematic Music Group
Websitewww.cinematicworldwide.com

Jonny Shipes is an American music entrepreneur and producer. Credited with discovering Nipsey Hussle, Joey Bada$$, Sean Kingston, Big K.R.I.T., Smoke DZA,[1] and Druski, he is the founder and CEO of GoodTalk, an independent record label, artist management, merchandise and music publishing company,[2] and the successor to his earlier company Cinematic Music Group.[3]

Shipes is also the co-founder of Smoker's Club, a cannabis lifestyle brand and semi-annual music festival and tour,[3] and a partner a donut shop in the Hamptons.

  1. ^ "Cinematic Music Group C.E.O. Jonny Shipes Talks Major Labels Blues, Signing Joey Bada$$, and Sony RED Partnership". Vibe. 2012-08-22. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
  2. ^ Carl Lamarre (2023-08-02). "Jonny Shipes Sells Cinematic Music Group Catalog to Interscope, Launches GoodTalk". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  3. ^ a b Suarez, Gary. "Cinematic Music Group's Jonny Shipes Explains How To Run A Rap Record Label". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-09-30.