Verity Records Appoints New A&R Director
Jazzy Jordan, Senior Vice President and General Manager of both Verity Records and Black Music Marketing, Jive Records has appointed Monica A. Coates to the position of Director of A&R for Verity Records. Coates, who was formerly the Associate Director of the A&R Department, will oversee all of the daily functions of the department as well as serve as the A&R point person for album and video projects by Verity Artists, which include Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker, Fred Hammond and Vickie Winans. Coates will be based in New York.
Says Jordan, "Coates impressive experience and wealth of knowledge of the Gospel marketplace and its artists has made her a leader in the genre. Her vision, talent and tenacity have contributed to Verity's overall success and have been instrumental in the development of some of the label's top artists."
Says Coates, "It is wonderful to have the opportunity to work with the top artistry and executive talent in the Gospel marketplace. I'm looking forward to the next level of excellence in service to our artists and their creative visions."
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While serving as Associate Director of A&R for Verity, Coates was responsible for top-selling releases from Vickie Winans, Fred Hammond and WOW Gospel 2005. Prior to working at Verity, Coates worked at EMI Gospel where she worked with Aaron Neville, Bishop TD Jakes among others and was the Chief Administrator for Face 2 Face Productions. Coates also served as Fred Hammond's Personal Manager.
Established in 1994, Verity Records (part of the Zomba Label Group) is currently the largest Gospel label in the United States and has made a lasting impression to the recording industry and listening public, becoming the premiere source for quality recorded Gospel music. Home to several successful Gospel artists such as long time label mates, Fred Hammond, John P. Kee, Hezekiah Walker, The Canton Spirituals, Ben Tankard and Richard Smallwood, Verity has also announced many important signings over the last few years, including mainstays Donnie McClurkin, Marvin Sapp and Vickie Winans. The label demonstrates diversity with contemporary artists Deitrick Haddon, Tonex, Virtue, 7 Sons of Soul and Debra Killings.
