The power of Executive Legacy

Leading with legacy & vision for 50+ Years

During the 1960s, Black musicians and executives still had a difficult time breaking into the mainstream of the music industry. Despite the commercial success of Black music produced by the independent labels major record companies (with the exception of Decca) did not invest in it.

However, a group of pioneering Black music industry executives, managers, disc jockeys, and promoters began opening new doors for African American artists.

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Logan H. Westbrooks is a former music executive whose resume includes Source Records, CBS, Mercury, Capitol and more. He has been instrumental in the careers of Sly and The Family Stone, Chuck Brown and The Soul Searchers, Carlos Santana, The Jackson 5, Earth Wind and Fire, Miles Davis, Nelly and many more.

Logan H. Westbrooks The Anatomy of a Record Company.

The Anatomy of a Record Company was first published 35 years ago. Ascent Publishing has re-released this book to offer foundational.

Logan H. Westbrooks The Anatomy of the Music Industry

Featuring insight and advice from industry experts to educate and inspire present and future generations in the music business.

Logan H. Westbrooks The Harvard Report Censored.
The Harvard Report CENSORED by Dr. Logan H. Westbrooks is new from Ascent Publishing. It is the first ever stand alone print publication of this extensive report that was prepared.
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The Anatomy of the Music Industry embodies an unprecedented pool of experts from all aspects of the music business. The talent noted in the book have worked with Michael Jackson, Prince, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Barbara Streisand, Whitney Houston, Elvis, Kirk Franklin, Tamela Mann, Mary J. Blige, Earth Wind & Fire, Peter White, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, India Arie and many more.
Other expertise in the book is shared by:
Angelo Ellerbee, Double XXposure Public Relations New York
Bill Speed, Music Video Programming Pioneer
Bishop Donald Hilliard, Pastor of Cathedral International
Clifford Russell, CEO of CR Marketing, Promotions & Media
Dan Weiner, V. P. Western Region at Pandora
David Wasserman, CEO of Latin Cool Recordings & Latin Cool Now
Dorie Pride, Singer, Songwriter, Musician & Author
Eunice Mosley, Freelance Associates Public Relations
Gary A. Watson, Esq., Entertainment Attorney
Gil Robertson, Journalist & Executive at African American Film Critics Association
Greg Coakley, Music Analyst & Consultant
Greg Savage, Sound Designer & Owner of DIY Music Biz
Jay King, Artist, Writer, Producer, Club Nouveau
Jazzy Rita Shelby, Entertainer and Media & Marketing Exec
Jesus Garber, Former Exec w/Motown, A&M, Zoo Ent & Hollywood Records
Jo Jo McDuffie Funderburg, Formerly of The Mary Jane Girls
Jonathan Butler, Artist, Writer & Producer
Kashif, Artist, Producer, Songwriter & Author
Kevin Ross, Publisher of Radio Facts Magazine
Larry Blackmon, Artist, Writer, Producer from Cameo
Logan H. Westbrooks, Music Executive, Author of Anatomy of the Music Industry
Marc Brogdon, N2U Creative Marketing Group
Maryann Johnson, VP of Fox Music Administration
Marquis Hill, Winner of 2015 Monk Institute International Jazz Trumpet Competition
Michael Brae, CEO of Hit Man Records, Inc.
Michael Corcoran, CEO of MusicSubmit.com
Michael Nixon, N5 Marketing, expert in Street Team Promotions
Michael White, Former Marketing Exec at Capitol Records
Paul McKinney, Instructor at Stax Music Academy
Ray Chew, Music Director Dancing With The Stars & American Idol
Rick Scott, Great Scott Public Relations
Stephanie Spruill, Singer, Songwriter, Artist Development Expert
Stephen Herring, Artist, Publisher and Instructor at Musicians Institute
Shannon Sanders, Grammy winning artist & producer, Music Director for India Arie
The Prophet X, Artist, Writer, Producer, Hip Hop Pastor
Thornell Jones, Fortress Marketing
Vicki Mack Lataillade, Founder of Gospo Centric Records, CEO of Lataillade Entertainment
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“You can’t just say I want to make money. You’ve got to say, I love music.”

Jay King
Jay King Artist, Producer, Label Owner Founder Club Nouveau

“The business is all about publishing. It’s about ownership of songs; it’s ownership of product, that’s what it’s all about.”

Jesus Garber
Jesus Garber “The business is all about publishing. It’s about ownership of songs; it’s ownership of product, that’s what it’s all about.” Jesus Garber Marketing Promotions The Jesus Garber Company

“I thank God for giving me what I wanted, and this is the closest thing to immortality you’re going to get.”

Larry Blackmon
Larry Blackmon Founding member of Cameo

“You have to stay in the game, because it changes all of the time.”

Stephanie Spruill
Stephanie Spruill Founder of Spruill House of Music School
“You can’t just say I want to make money. You’ve got to say, I love music.”
Jonathon Butler
Jonathon Butler Singer, Songwriter & Guitarist
Larita Shelby
LaRita Shelby is Tennessee native whose family hails from Memphis, Tennessee on Carnegie Street. Shelby is also the owner of SB Media & Marketing and Shall Be Productions. She has worked with Dr. Logan H. Westbrooks for over a decade as a creative consultant and project manager. Additionally, LaRita is VP of Business Development at Lee Bailey’s EURweb.com. LaRita is the author of On My Father’s Side and The Brand Beside the Brand. She is a screenwriter, former military broadcaster, singer and actress. LaRita is especially proud to contribute to the Lauderdale Sub book project which unfolds the rich history of faith and excellence that fueled her family’s neighborhood. Miss Shelby is an undergraduate of Loyola Marymount and she holds a Master of Media and Communication Psychology degree from Touro University. Most recent accolades include: 2025 NAWBO Nominee for Community Business Leader of the Year, 2024 President's Volunteer Service Award, 2024 Certificate of Recognition City of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, 2023 Leadership Award from the Regional Cal Black Chamber of Commerce of SFV and 2020 Certificate of Recognition City of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. It’s business by day and jazz by night, LaRita also performs as “Jazzy Rita” and she is a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Her music can be heard on all digital outlets under Jazzy Rita Shelby.
For info: ContactUs@SBMediaandMarketing.com
https://www.sbmediaandmarketing.com/
Larita Shelby
LaRita Shelby is Tennessee native whose family hails from Memphis, Tennessee on Carnegie Street. Shelby is also the owner of SB Media & Marketing and Shall Be Productions. She has worked with Dr. Logan H. Westbrooks for over a decade as a creative consultant and project manager. Additionally, LaRita is VP of Business Development at Lee Bailey’s EURweb.com. LaRita is the author of On My Father’s Side and The Brand Beside the Brand. She is a screenwriter, former military broadcaster, singer and actress. LaRita is especially proud to contribute to the Lauderdale Sub book project which unfolds the rich history of faith and excellence that fueled her family’s neighborhood. Miss Shelby is an undergraduate of Loyola Marymount and she holds a Master of Media and Communication Psychology degree from Touro University. Most recent accolades include: 2025 NAWBO Nominee for Community Business Leader of the Year, 2024 President's Volunteer Service Award, 2024 Certificate of Recognition City of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, 2023 Leadership Award from the Regional Cal Black Chamber of Commerce of SFV and 2020 Certificate of Recognition City of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. It’s business by day and jazz by night, LaRita also performs as “Jazzy Rita” and she is a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Her music can be heard on all digital outlets under Jazzy Rita Shelby.
For info: ContactUs@SBMediaandMarketing.com https://www.sbmediaandmarketing.com/
Dr. Justin D. Key
Dr. Justin D. Key is a business strategist, entrepreneur, and consultant with over 15 years of experience across the entertainment, education, and corporate sectors. As a trusted advisor to Dr. Logan H. Westbrooks, he provides strategic counsel on business development, contract review, and technology integration. A mathematician by training and a creative entrepreneur by passion, Dr. Key bridges innovation, structure, and vision to help advance Dr. Westbrooks’ ongoing ventures.
For info: Justin@JustinDKey.com
Dr. Justin D. Key
Dr. Justin D. Key is a business strategist, entrepreneur, and consultant with over 15 years of experience across the entertainment, education, and corporate sectors. As a trusted advisor to Dr. Logan H. Westbrooks, he provides strategic counsel on business development, contract review, and technology integration. A mathematician by training and a creative entrepreneur by passion, Dr. Key bridges innovation, structure, and vision to help advance Dr. Westbrooks’ ongoing ventures.
For info: Justin@JustinDKey.com
Dee Robinson
Dee Robinson is a creative poet and the founder of Dee Robinson, the Right Writer Professional Writing Service. For over twenty years, she has helped clients elevate their stories as a speech writer, ghost writer, editor, consultant, and idea maven. After helping many others, Dee has written her own book titled The Capricious & Anecdotal Sojourn of a Woman who Sometimes Processes Information in a Peculiar Fashion.
In 1998, Dee established Mentaltainment, an entertainment production company with an emphasis on creating enlightening and uplifting live entertainment. Dee is also an indie filmmaker who has produced two short films—It’s Never too Late and The Healing House.
In 2005, through Mentaltainment, she produced an all-night jam session called The People Café that had the vibe of a modern-day juke joint. It was inspired by a song she wrote called The People Café. The jam session was the talk of the town and ran for 15 years.
As a poet, Dee produced a critically-acclaimed spoken word CD called WomanFlower and she released two CDs—Grown & Sexy Lullabies: Music to Love By and Let There be Love. She also released several other Singles. Dee Robinson has a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from Georgia State University. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia and is a valuable asset to Dr. Westbrooks’ team.
Dee Robinson
Dee Robinson is a creative poet and the founder of Dee Robinson, the Right Writer Professional Writing Service. For over twenty years, she has helped clients elevate their stories as a speech writer, ghost writer, editor, consultant, and idea maven. After helping many others, Dee has written her own book titled The Capricious & Anecdotal Sojourn of a Woman who Sometimes Processes Information in a Peculiar Fashion.
In 1998, Dee established Mentaltainment, an entertainment production company with an emphasis on creating enlightening and uplifting live entertainment. Dee is also an indie filmmaker who has produced two short films—It’s Never too Late and The Healing House.
In 2005, through Mentaltainment, she produced an all-night jam session called The People Café that had the vibe of a modern-day juke joint. It was inspired by a song she wrote called The People Café. The jam session was the talk of the town and ran for 15 years.
As a poet, Dee produced a critically-acclaimed spoken word CD called WomanFlower and she released two CDs—Grown & Sexy Lullabies: Music to Love By and Let There be Love. She also released several other Singles. Dee Robinson has a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from Georgia State University. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia and is a valuable asset to Dr. Westbrooks’ team.