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	Online NewsHour: Grammy Soul - February 27, 2002
		KEDAR MASSENBURG: Well, when they classify artists at neo-soul artists, they classify them basically based on sounds of traditional soul music that you might hear on Motown and might have heard on Philadelphia International coupled with the sonic of hip-hop, as well as more substantive subject matter, more conscious lyrics.
		KEDAR MASSENBURG: Well, I think the traditional RandB kind of refers to the artist that came before the Alicia Keys and the Erykahs and the D'Angelos and the India Aries.
		KEDAR MASSENBURG: I mean, I think it's important not just for the future of Motown, but it's also important for the future of any artist that has been nominated.
	www.pbs.org /newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june02/grammy_2-27.html (1363 words)

	Variety: Massenburg masters the 'set up.' (sound recording executive Kedar Massenburg)@ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Massenburg masters the 'set up.' (sound recording executive Kedar Massenburg)
		Universal Records executive Kedar Massenburg has a knack for recognizing music with potential and developing a visual identity for that sound.
		But Kedar Massenburg has been described as having "great ears and great eyes": an ability to recognize the potential of the music and to create a...
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:20485622&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf (181 words)

	Kedar - HighBeam Encyclopedia
		Kedar, powerful nomadic tribe, who lived in N Arabia, E of Palestine.
		Their name appears often in the Bible, where it is identified as meaning the descendants of the second son of Ishmael.
		The Voice Interview: Kedar Massenburg; Takin' it to the jeeps; Motown chief Kedar Massenburg tells Derren Lawford about the hip-hop revolution and making classic tracks in the age of the sample
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-Kedar.html (401 words)

	Kedar Massenburg \| www.mobilemarketingforum.com
		Behind the scenes, a visionary, a street-wise lawyer, Kedar Massenburg was orchestrating a movement.
		Kedar Entertainment also encompasses a management arm, a beverage company with French wine called Korus and plans to develop television and film properties.
		Massenburg takes that lesson to heart as he guides his small staff into the next chapter of music history.
	www.mobilemarketingforum.com /?q=node/165 (505 words)

	Neo soul - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is the third major genre of RandB/soul music to blend in hip-hop elements, after the new jack swing of the late 1980s/ early 1990s and the hip-hop soul of the early to mid 1990s.
		The "neo soul" term, originated by Kedar Massenburg of Motown Records in the late-1990s, is sometimes looked upon with disdain as nothing more than a marketing specialization of RandB instead of an honest revival of soul music.
		In 1997, Motown artist Erykah Badu released her debut LP, Baduizm, the success of which paved the way for new Motown chief Kedar Massenburg to shift the direction of much of the company's output towards Badu's style, which he dubbed neo-soul.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nu_soul (1080 words)

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		Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers and Kedar Massenburg of Motown Universal (1)
		Kedar Massenburg of Motown Univeral, Monte Lipman of Univeral, Kevin Liles of Def Jam, and Emil Wilben of Vibe (1)
		Kedar Massenburg of Motown Universal and AZ (1)
	www.wireimage.com /ItemTtlLstngs.asp?navtyp=GLS====28793&c4nvi=0&vw=c&sortval=1a&nbc1=1 (275 words)

	Soulful Detroit: Kedar Massenburg OUT Sylvia Rhone IN
		Apparently Kedar was tipped off by the human resources department at his company that the call had come to prepare an exit package on him.
		Kedar was outraged that the company brass was not being forthright with him and decided to bounce.
		Kedar has done a fine job with the label in recent years and it is sad that the brass weren't straight up with him about their plans.
	www.soulfuldetroit.com /archives/6593/6527.html?1089459499 (1085 words)

	ERYKAH BADU BIOGRAPHY
		The Erykah Free demo tape eventually fell into the hands of Kedar Massenburg, the man who guided D'angelo in the early stages of the singer's career.
		Kedar then invited Erykah to act as support to D'angelo at one of his concerts, and was so impressed with her performance that he signed her to his new Kedar Entertainment label.
		Unlike many of the other record labels that relied on insipid sounds for the majority of their respective acts, Erykah found that with her new employers she was indeed 'free' to experiment with her own special brand of vibe.
	www.geocities.com /neosoulmasters/bbio.htm (437 words)

	BIRTH OF A NEW SOUL \| TIME
		Her debut CD, Baduizm (Kedar Entertainment/Universal), draws from soul, jazz, blues and hip-hop--but instead of a chaotic swirl of sound, the result is a slow-burning, serene, meditative work.
		Kedar Massenburg, a 32-year-old record-company executive, heard Badu's demo tape and offered to sign her to his fledgling label, Kedar Entertainment.
		Massenburg started by distributing 10,000 sampler cassettes featuring Badu to nearly everyone attending last year's Soul Train Music Awards; he also sent 2,500 vinyl copies of On & On to radio stations and clubs.
	www.time.com /time/magazine/article/0,9171,985899,00.html (617 words)

	Erykah Badu Has a Good Attitude (But No One's Perfect) - NY Rock (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Badu's breezy style of jazz, featuring hip-hop undertones and her infectious honey-coated voice, caught the attention of Kedar Massenburg who was starting a new record company at the time.
		Massenburg scored the proverbial home run, the first time at bat.
		As of this writing, Baduizm has climbed to No. 2 at the charts.
	www.nyrock.com /erykah_badu.htm (381 words)

	A Plus (rapper) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		His career began in 1995, when he won a national competition sponsored by Def Jam Records.
		He was discovered by Kedar Massenburg and was the first artist signed to his label, Kedar Entertainment.
		In 1996, at the age of 13, A+ released his first album, The Latch-Key Kid.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/A_Plus_(rapper) (119 words)

	PlanetSoul - Join the Movement
		Prior to hooking up with Kedar Massenburg, Algebra taught herself to play guitar, made the rounds at open mics around Atlanta, and sang backgrounds for artists like Bilal and Monica.
		There's also an overriding message on the record of self-acceptance and the importance of presenting yourself to the world unapologetically.
		Algebra spoke recently about her debut record, her varied experiences touring with Kem and Keyshia Cole, and being put on by Kedar.
	www.planetsoul.com /soultalk/algebra.html (184 words)

	BeBe Winans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		New York, NY – At a press luncheon held in New York Motown president and CEO, Kedar Massenburg announce the singing of multiple Grammy Award winner Winans to the legendary label.
		Massenburg, whose credits include Erykah Badu, Brian McKnight, Chico Debarge, 702, Joe, and D'Angelo, will serve as co-executive producer on the project with Winans.
		Winans will not only join forces with Massenburg, but also look for other artists to join on the project.
	www.jerrygreensgospel.com /bebe.htm (191 words)

	New York Daily News - Business - Phyllis Furman's Plugged In: Fine-tuning music set-up at Universal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Some have speculated that Massenburg bailed because he does not want to work for Rhone, though the two are said to be on good terms.
		Massenburg was not replaced yesterday and for now Motown will be supervised by another high ranking Universal exec, Mel Lewinter.
		Insiders said Massenburg just signed a new contract with Universal in December and is in early talks to remain at the music giant running a new company that would both sign artists and cut marketing deals with Madison Avenue.
	www.nydailynews.com /business/story/209981p-180952c.html (656 words)

	PROFILE: KEDAR MASSENBURG, KEDAR ENTERTAINMENT Magazine: Black Enterprise, November, 1994 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		KEDAR ENTERTAINMENT: THERE'S NO BIZ LIKE SHOW BIZ In 1991, Kedar Massenburg used $1,700 of his personal savings to start his artist management company.
		Massenburg then finances the group's studio time, pays for duplication tapes and invests in photo shoots.
		Massenburg concedes that one of the risk factors associated with his business is that he doesn't always get a return on his investment.
	mgv.mim.edu.my /Articles/00075/96010139.Htm (620 words)

	KEDAR
		"KEDAR" is a common misspelling or typo for: Cedar.
		Kedar dark-skinned, the second son of Ishmael (Gen. 25:13).
		Ismael mempunyai dua belas anak yang disebutkan di sini menurut urutan lahirnya: Nebayot, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, Misyma, Duma, Masa, Hadad, Tema, Yetur, Nafis dan Kedma.
	www.websters-online-dictionary.org /definition/english/KE/KEDAR.html (902 words)

	Lilith Fair (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Kedar Massenburg, President of Kedar Entertainment and D'Angelo's former manager, first heard Erykah when she opened for D'Angelo in her hometown of Dallas.
		Her unique voice, liquid eyes and lithe movements so impressed Massenburg, that she became the first artist signed to his newly formed label Kedar Entertainment (a joint venture with Universal Records).
		Massenburg also serves as executive producer of Baduizm.
	www.lilithfair.com /lilith98/docs/artists/bios/EryBa.html (583 words)

	Business Wire: FEATURE/Denzel Washington, Oprah Winfrey, and Motown's Kedar Massenburg Among Entertainment's Most ...
		FEATURE/Denzel Washington, Oprah Winfrey, and Motown's Kedar Massenburg Among Entertainment's Most Powerful.
		Those chosen have the ability to develop content, negotiate and sign off on deals, oversee the production process, control budgets, and hire and fire talent.
		BE chose individuals such as Motown CEO Kedar...
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:94389615&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf (157 words)

	Expert Forums from Gig, EQ, Keyboard, Surround Professional & MusicPlayer: Who is Kedar Massenburg? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		From what I know, Kedar is basically single handedly the man responsible for bringing Motown back.
		I don't know Kedar, but my friend David Anderle does and said that he was a good guy.
		Kedar Massenburg was interviewed on The News Hour (PBS), on the night of the Grammy awards.
	www.musicplayer.com /ultimatebb.php?/ubb/get_topic/f/3/t/002503.html (548 words)

	Vibe.com: Vibe Magazine Online
		I told [Biggie] that I had connections with Kedar [Massenburg, current president/CEO of Motown], who was working with [rap group] Freestyle Fellowship at the time.
		Kedar's hands were tied, but he told me to bring the tape back later.
		Kedar once told me that the biggest mistake he made was having [Biggie] on his couch and then letting him get away.
	thunder_1st.tripod.com /Vibe/biggie99.html (4253 words)

	Deep Groove Encyclopedia - Erykah Badu
		The future Badu was born Erykah Wright in Dallas in 1972 and began taking steps towards a music career while enrolled at Prairie View.
		Her proverbial big break happened when she met Kedar Massenburg after a concert.
		Massenburg, the executive given the credit for breaking nu soul to a mass audience, signed her to his Kedar label and groomed her a female counterpart to D'Angelo.
	www.allthingsdeep.com /dge/badu.htm (438 words)

	Diversity Affluence: board of advisors
		Prior to joining Universal/Motown, Bentil established Kedar Entertainment with Kedar Massenburg in 1995 and served as its Vice President and General Manager.
		At Kedar Entertainment, where Massenburg coined the term “Neo-Soul” and launched it as a movement, Bentil worked closely with Massenburg to grow the fledgling record label into the home of some of music’s most innovative artists and a company with sales exceeding $50 million.
		Under Massenburg’s stewardship, these Neo-Soul pioneers opened the door of commercial success for such notable figures as Lauryn Hill, Maxwell, Macy Gray, and Jill Scott.
	www.diversityaffluence.com /content/who/board.html (978 words)

	www.Rnation.com - the Station of the Nation - Internet Radio and E-Zine
		Kedar kind of paused for a second and then went, "Perfect!" (laughs) I think that happened on a Friday and by Monday, I was in Kedar's office in New York meeting with Kedar, Mellow Winter, and Doug Morris.
		Kedar basically told me why Motown should be the label for me. Before I had the chance to say "Hello," he said "Welcome home."
		I feel that having Kedar's support and the Motown brand on top of my music, it will only help me, being a white artist wanting to delve deeper into soul music and R&B. I know people have drawn comparisons between myself and Jamiroquai, but personally I see myself on a different spectrum.
	www.rnation.com /spotlight/remy.shtml (1221 words)

	Walmart.com - Music Downloads (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The first artist signed to Kedar Entertainment (headed by Kedar Massenburg, manager of D'Angelo), he stated his intention was to ".
		A+ initially fostered hopes of becoming a professional football player, but soon began imitating Leaders Of The New School and Onyx in high-school talent contests.
		He won a national competition sponsored by Def Jam Records in 1995, where he was spotted by Massenburg.
	www.walmart.com /swap/LoadArtistBio.do?artistId=90 (220 words)

	MocoNews - Unhealthily Obsessed with Mobile Content - Carriers Urged To Become Labels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Wed 29 Nov 2006 03:47 PM Entertainment executive Kedar Massenburg (from Kedar Entertainment Group) told network operators at the Mobile Marketing Forum 2006 in Los Angeles that they have “the opportunity to become the record companies of the future”, and they should cut out the record companies as middlemen by investing in musical talent themselves.
		Kedar Massenburg is either has no clue, or has his own agenda which would be served by this advice (or, quite possibly, both).
		Regardless of where you stand on the “operators should just become bitpipes” argument, operators should simply aggregate content made by content experts and not try to create/foster it themseleves - they are beauracratic beasts which struggle to run just a network with a sensible headcount.
	www.moconews.net /entry/carriers-urged-to-become-labels (1114 words)

	Kora Awards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		When Kedar Massenburg took charge of Motown Records in 1999, his phenomenal track record as a manager and record label owner was much noted, particularly for the genre-transforming impact of his artists D’Angelo and Erykah Badu.
		In the past two years, his diverse skills in management, law, marketing and AandR have all figured in the restructuring of Motown.
		Massenburg has brought to the executive level the hands-on initiative, financial rigour and big-picture orientation of a manager, the detailed mind of an attorney, and the musical sensitivity and artist-development skill of a music man, all at once.
	www.koraawards.com /english/musicawards_judges_01.asp (775 words)

	WireImage: Listings
		Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers and Kedar Massenburg of Motown Universal
		Kedar Massenburg of Motown Univeral, Monte Lipman of Univeral, Kevin Liles of Def Jam, and...
		Kenard Gibbs of Vibe, Kedar Massenburg of Motown Universal, Emil Wilbekin of Vibe, Stevie...
	www.wireimage.com /GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=gls====28793 (224 words)

	Diversity Affluence, the Authoritative Voice of, and Advocate for, Marketing to The Affluent Consumer, Announces First ...
		Diversity Affluence provides expert marketing and business development insight and advice to brands that are interested in engaging this consumer as a way to expand their reach and ultimately increase sales.
		Kojo Bentil, Kedar Entertainment's Executive Vice President is one of today's most dynamic music industry executives, responsible for the Company's daily operations and the right hand man to founder/CEO, Kedar Massenburg.
		Prior to joining Universal/Motown, Bentil established Kedar Entertainment with Kedar Massenburg in 1995 and served as Vice President and General Manager.
	www.emediawire.com /releases/2006/11/emw480498.htm (1010 words)

	Variety.com - BMG, Kedar agree on music pub pact
		BMG Music Publishing has inked a joint-venture music publishing pactpact with Kedar Entertainment, the rec-ord label and music publisher best known for bringing singer Erykah Badu to prominence.
		Sources said BMG landed Kedar after besting offers from several firms, including Universal Music Publishing, whose sister firm, Universal Records, released Badu's debut.
		Kedar, headed by prexyprexy Kedar Massenburg, also has a production deal with Universal Records.
	www.variety.com /vstory/VR1117342530?categoryid=38&cs=1 (249 words)

	Kevin Liles Leaves Def Jam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The move marks a busy week for Universal, which saw Kedar Massenburg resign as president of Motown.
		Massenburg will launch his own label and licensing company.
		Sources told AllHipHop.com that Sylvia Rhone, former head of Elektra, was in the running to take Massenburg's place as head of Motown.
	eyebored.2.forumer.com /a/kevin-liles-leaves-def-jam_post476.html (128 words)

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