Ajamu Kambon
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| Born | December 7, 1991 New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Occupation(s) | Record executive, Investor, Author, Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2012 - present |
| Known for | CEO and co-founder of Deep Root Records |
Ajamu Kambon (born 1991 in New York, U.S.) is an American entrepreneur, music executive and author. He is the co-founder and CEO of Deep Root Records.[1] In 2021, he was named one of the “10 Standout Black Small Business Owners From The Next 1000 List” by Forbes.[2]
Early life and education
Ajamu was born on December 7, 1991 in New York, United States. He was raised by a single mother. In his early childhood he studied dance under Pattie Harris at The Atlantic City Dance Theatre.[3]
Before the start of his studies at Princeton High School, he received a scholarship to attend the Wyoming Seminary, where he learned how to play different percussion instruments. At Princeton High School, he qualified for the 400 meter hurdles and took his team to the Meet of Champions and Penn Relays.[4] In 2008, Kambon was accepted into The W.E.B DuBois Scholars Institute's Business Academy at Princeton University where he studied marketing and business ethics.
Ajamu studied Business Management, Finance and Marketing from University of Virginia. In 2014 he got his B.S. degree in Commerce with a minor in Religious Studies, focusing on Buddhism.
Career
In 2015, Ajamu Kambon along with Francis Mercier founded "Deep Root Records", which is a record label having headquarters in New York, U.S.[5][6] Currently, Deep Root Records consists of 4 imprints: Deep Root Records, Deep Root Tribe, Deep Root Underground, and WYN Records and houses three departments including artist management, sync & licensing, and event production and management.[1][7]
Since launch, Deep Root Records has signed more than 35 artists, fifty music producers and organized around 200 music events.[8][9] It produces more than a hundred shows a year globally, producing events in New York[10], London[11], Paris, Egypt[12], and India.[13][14] Deep Root Records is 100% black owned with no outside investment, or funding.[15]
In 2022 Kambon became a partner in the We Belong Here Festival, which included performances from Bakermat, Don Diablo, Lost Frequencies, Nora En Pure, Purple Disco Machine, Yotto, and Deep Root Tribe stage at Virginia Key Beach.[16]
Philanthropy and publications
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ajamu Kambon started the "United By Music" live stream series and fundraiser, in partnership with Radio FG and the Recording Academy's non-profit organization, MusiCares.[17][18] Various artists were involved in the project including Michael Woods, Roger Sanchez, Barbara Tucker, Kenny Dope, Moon Boots, DJ Chus, and Tube & Berger.[19]
He is an author of the book, "Do You: Success, Wealth, and Relationships-You, Yourself, and Your Dreams", which was published in 2013.[20]
References
- ^ a b Kocay, Lisa. "Deep Root Records, One Of Few 100% Black-Owned Labels In Dance Music, Brings Black Excellence To The Scene". Forbes. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ Ahuja, Maneet. "From A 29-Year-Old Record-Label Founder To An Ed-Tech Entrepreneur: 10 Standout Black Small Business Owners From The Next 1000". Forbes. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ Writer, NICHOLAS HUBA Staff. "GALLERY: A look back at the career of Pattie Harris Young". Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Princeton High School Boys' Track Makes Mark in Relays". Princeton, NJ Patch. 19 April 2011. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Deep Root Records". inc.com. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "THE DEEP ROOT OF HOUSE MUSIC: A CONVERSATION WITH LABEL BOSS FRANCIS MERCIER". editionml.com. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ Carter, Corein. "Miami Music Week Celebrated Diversity In Music, Heres How It Went". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ^ "The Root of Success in Music Business: Ajamu Kambon's Deep Root Records Shapes the Modern Music Landscape for the Better". money.yahoo.com. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ Narozniak, Rachel (2 November 2019). "Deep Root Records caters to New York house music enthusiasts with newly minted weekly party series, Deep Root Sessions". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Goldfish and Deep Root Records Team Up for July 4th Extravaganza". Raver Magazine. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Watch Francis Mercier | Raffles Chelsea | London (UK) on Dance TV". Dance TV. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Sahl Hasheesh Summer Jump-Off | Sahl Hasheesh Summer Jumpoff, Al Wajh, TB | June 4 to June 5". happeningnext.com. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Artists". Elements.inc. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "The Root of Success in Music Business: Ajamu Kambon's Deep Root Records Shapes the Modern Music Landscape for the". Bloomberg.com. 2 June 2020. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ Zimmerman, Randi (4 June 2021). "Black Owned Labels You Need To Know About". Symphonic Distribution. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ DeFaria, Cameron (12 January 2022). "We Belong Here shares initial lineup for debut 'Miami 360 Experience' featuring Nora En Pure, Don Diablo, Yotto, and more". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ Perkins, Njera (2 September 2021). "Deep Root Records Turned Live Shows Into Livestreams To Support Artists During COVID-19". AfroTech. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "How Deep Root Records Took Their Business Online With Facebook Live". Meta for Business. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ Dodds, Shelley (19 January 2021). "We speak to Deep Root Records CEO Ajamu Kambon". Data Transmission. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Do You: Success, Wealth, and Relationships-You, Yourself, and Your Dreams". Goodreads. Retrieved 16 February 2023.