Alonzo Robinson

Vice President of A&R at SS Global Entertainment

Alonzo officially joined the SS Global Corporation as the Senior Vice President of Artists and Repertoire in the spring of 2019. He will oversee new talent in terms of the SS Global roster for the West Coast Region and parts of the Midwest and South. In Addition, with his extensive background in Music Publishing, he will be responsible for developing programs for writers/composers who seek administrative assistance as well as orchestrating workshops, seminars and future SS Global events in conjunction with the Founder/CEO, Tiffany Gaines.

In 1990, Alonzo began his professional executive career as the Senior Director of Black Music/Creative Affairs and Membership for the West Coast region at the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP).

A Marketing & Economics major from Eastern Kentucky University, Alonzo enhanced his early corporate training, excellent people skills and his “real ear” for music into a determined mission eventually becoming an undeniable force in the industry. His knowledge of publishing, record production, television/film, concerts, showcases and artist development, has kept him in high demand as a speaker at conventions all over the world. Realizing that information is powerless without action, Alonzo helped coordinate the first annual Rap Music Symposium in 1990 that ran for 5 years, which was appropriately titled “The Real Deal”. Under his leadership, ASCAP has showcased (from 1991-1997) more than 8,200 up-and-coming writer/artist seeking management, lawyers, and record/publishing deals.

As Executive Producer of the 360° Jazz Series, from 1992-2000, ASCAP has proudly featured established artist such as, R-Kelly, Snoop Dogg, George Duke, Jonathan Butler, Bill Dean, Chris Brown, Keith Washington Johnny Gill, Brian McKnight and countless others, spearheaded and orchestrated by Alonzo.

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  • Vice President of A&R

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