Eddie Blackmon

Eddie Blackmon stands as a luminary in the music industry, boasting a Grammy Award to his name.  His illustrious career, spanning over two decades, has traversed esteemed companies such as Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music (Marketing/Operations), Columbia Records (Marketing), Def Jam (Marketing), John Legend’s Homeschool Records (General Manager) and AWAL (A&R). Presently, he holds the title of Vice President of A&R and Business Development at ONErpm, a modern music company.

Beyond his executive roles, Eddie is the visionary behind A Shade of Red Entertainment (ASORÉ), a multifaceted consultancy, management, and publishing enterprise which has work with the likes of Grammy Award Winning producer Camper, Grammy Nominated artists Ro James and Stacy Barthe as well as Noname.

Not content with professional success alone, Eddie’s commitment to fostering talent diversity shines through.  An Alumnus of Arizona State University, he catalyzed change in 2023 with the establishment of The Eddie Blackmon Popular Music Scholarship.  This philanthropic endeavor supports undergraduates, prioritizing those from underrepresented backgrounds pursing degrees in ASU’s Popular Music Program.

Eddie's influence extends far beyond just his musical endeavors. His involvement as a board member of WMN (We Make Noise) whose mission is to advance global gender equity through the intersection of music and technology. Additionally, his status as a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. underscores his commitment to community engagement and the advancement of industry standards. Through these roles, Eddie is making a meaningful impact not only within the music industry but also in broader societal spheres.