Felton Dede

Felton Dede is a seasoned music industry professional with extensive experience in artist and repertoire (A&R), music distribution, marketing, and advertising. Currently serving as CEO of Blak Dyamond Ent. since January 2009, Felton has been instrumental in artist development and music distribution for independent artists and record labels. Since 2011, Felton has also held the position of A&R at Blak Dyamond Ent., focusing on music licensing and production. Additional roles include Affiliate at TuneCore, where expertise in marketing and advertising is leveraged, and Affiliate Marketing Manager at SongCast Digital Distribution, aiding indie artists in achieving global music distribution. Felton's earlier experience includes an affiliate marketing role at Island Def Jam Music Group and marketing at Rakuten LinkShare Corporation. Educational qualifications include multiple associate degrees in Computer Information Systems and Business Management from Laney College.