Andre Torres Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

Denver, Co, Us

New York, New York, Us

Developed and executed product and marketing campaigns and strategies for active frontline artists across Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Dance/Electronic.

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Se

Led all catalog initiatives on the artist and label side for North America.

Santa Monica, California, Us

Developed, implemented, and executed global product development, marketing, and commercial sales strategies for hip-hop, R&B, and other urban genres for Universal Music Group’s catalog division. Artist brands include Eminem, Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, and the Weeknd.

Brooklyn, Ny, Us

Managed two teams of 11 editors responsible for ensuring the quality of all editorial products including song pages, fact tracks, and revenue products. Oversaw the “Behind the Lyrics” partnership with Spotify. Responsible for the development, crowd-sourcing, and delivery of editorial which included lyrical excerpts, fun facts, and stories from the artists and the Genius community.

Worldwide, Us

Founded international bi-monthly music publication. Managed the daily operations of the magazine in New York with full operational responsibility including budgeting, administration, staff planning and leadership, sales, marketing, circulation, and distribution while directing a team of ten employees and writers, editors, and photographers in international locations. Developed magazine into multi-tiered music brand launching record label, book publishing division, film division, digital music store, music publishing house, and Japanese foreign edition. Oversaw the entire operations of the publication while selecting articles and setting editorial policies of print edition, website, and social presence. Responsible for the hiring and retention of all staff including sales, editorial, creative, and operations. Made all final decisions regarding the editorial content and creative direction of publication. Liased with artists, labels, managers, and public relations firms to coordinate interviews, photo shoots, and event performances.Developed book themes and managed all book-publishing activities from conception, creative direction, and corporate brand engagement to content creation and final printing and binding. Supervised writers, photographers, editors, proofreaders, art directors, graphic designers, and printers while managing budget for each project. Developed and oversaw all record label duties including A&R, artist management, creative direction, business, legal, marketing, promotion, new media, distribution, and sales. Managed and implemented multifaceted marketing events with corporate partners at venues such as SXSW, CMJ, and Winter Music Conference. Responsible for onsite event management and monitoring project budget.

New York, Ny, Us

Led the editorial direction and vision of Scratch Magazine, a leading publication focused on hip-hop music production and DJ culture, showcasing artists, producers, and industry insiders.Managed the editorial team, overseeing the creation of all content, including feature articles, interviews, and reviews, ensuring alignment with the magazine’s brand and voice.Collaborated with writers, photographers, and designers to produce high-quality issues that highlighted emerging trends, influential producers, and cutting-edge technology in hip-hop production.Guided the development of editorial strategies to increase readership and engagement within the hip-hop production community.Spearheaded partnerships and collaborations with major music brands and events to expand the magazine’s reach and influence.Ensured timely publication of each issue, from content creation to final print, while maintaining editorial quality and consistency.