The First Lady New York and First Lady at Bentley Records as the founder of New York Records has been revolutionizing the music realm through innovation and empowerment.
Only a handful of founders in the world of music have created a unique niche for themselves and their brands in the ever-evolving and saturated industry. Amidst this, one woman of “power” and resilience went ahead in becoming a prominent figure as the owner of a one-of-a-kind music label; she is Power, founder and CEO of New York Records. She is also known as the First Lady New York and First Lady at Bentley Records. The music executive, producer and entrepreneur has created a music label for the modern-day world, which has the power to shape the future of the music industry.
New York Records is today considered to be the world’s most advanced AI-powered digital artist platform ™. It is more than just a record label; it is rising as a music movement dedicated to empowering artists and reshaping the industry through Web3 technology. Founded by the visionary entrepreneur, the label is one of only two Web3 record labels in the world owned by a woman. The founder began her career at 14, and she quickly realised the importance of education and self-establishment in an industry known for its challenges. Balancing her passion for music with academia, she earned a PhD in Biomedical Science while simultaneously pursuing a career as an independent artist signed to Bentley Records.
Despite the financial challenges on her journey, she remained determined in her mission to build her empire. Today, as the founder and CEO of New York Records, she is the first black woman to own and lead a Web3-based record label. Speaking more about New York Records, she says AI, blockchain, and machine learning help get the best of the well-groomed final product. They use advanced technology to enhance the sounds to their best audible standards. Besides this, they use advanced analytics to understand the consumer, demographics, etc. Most importantly, the record label thrives on quality, where artists keep 97% of the royalties. This has helped New York Records guarantee a stress-free creative space for artists to thrive in. The record label provides the tools to help artists reach the next level of success, offering state-of-the-art technologies and a seamless experience to distribute their music to the world.
Power finds her greatest inspiration in the impact she has on the lives of artists. She is on a mission to provide music artists with a platform where their art is valued and recognized. What has set New York Records apart is its artist-first approach. Unlike traditional labels that prioritize profits over creativity, New York Records is dedicated to understanding artists as individuals before shaping their musical journey. Through direct mentorship, global networking and state-of-the-art Web3 technology, New York Records ensures that every artist can reach their full potential.
Speaking about her inspiration, Power says knowing her work directly contributes to improving lives keeps her motivated to push harder every day. She loves sitting with the artist and understanding who they are first before listening to their music. Meeting artists from across the world and understanding that person at soul while being able to provide the balance that they need to have their music heard worldwide has inspired her to keep doing her best and more.
Interestingly, Power believes she is a healer at heart. She worked in medicine for 12 years while balancing her music career. Transitioning her career into music and excelling with her unique Web3 record label, she has come a long way. With New York Records, she has paved the way for greater opportunities for young artists and entrepreneurs in the music industry.
She envisions making New York Records as New York City’s leading independent Web3 label in the coming years. It has been redefining what it means to be a modern AI-driven record company.
