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Insider Profile | Brett Sweeney [A&R Executive]
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Brett Sweeney is the Founder and CEO of Outdo Music Group and Director, A&R At EMPIRE
Publishing. In a career spanning over a decade, Brett has worked extensively in the realm of
A&R and management, developing some of the most successful artists, songwriters, and
producers of today. His artist-friendly approach and business acumen makes him one of the most
prolific executives in the music business.
A native of the Bay Area and graduate of University of California, Berkeley, Sweeney found
early success developing local artist Mansa which led to the artist securing collaborations with
platinum rappers G-Eazy and Tory Lanez as well as securing press placements such as Billboard
Magazine. In addition, he worked with Grammy-nominated artist Garren and placed records with
creatives like Scorey, Jackboy, Babyface Ray and many more. Soon after Sweeney started
managing multi-platinum producer Trauma Tone (Migos, Kevin Gates, NBA YoungBoy, Don
Toliver) helping him solidify his place as a pillar in the production community and integrate
vertical business opportunities including developing digital products and launch of his own
publishing company.
All of his work independently through his Outdo Music Group banner caught the attention of
multi-vertical music company EMPIRE and led to his appointment as an A&R. Hired to bolster
their newly launched publishing division, Sweeney brought in several signings including
producers Young Lan (Lil Uzi Vert, Nicki Minaj, Roddy Rich), James Maddocks (H.E.R.,
Khalid, Morgan Wallen), Coop The Truth (Jack Harlow, Summer Walker, Brent Faiyaz), My
Best Friend Jacob (Vince Staples, Travis Scott, Bryson Tiller), Dzimi (Rod Wave, YB, Ty$),
and more. In addition, he also signed artists Isaiah Falls, Ohgeesy, and Dro Kenji.
His biggest signing yet came from securing a partnership between EMPIRE Publishing and Surf
Club, a company created by Grammy Award-Winning, Multi-Platinum Artist and Producer Hit-
Boy (Beyonce, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Nas). The signing brought in creatives like G
Dav, Dr. Blum, and Bandz who have worked with the likes of Big Sean, Kehlani, YG, Bia, Mike
Posner, Nipsey Hussle, Kodak Black and Rap Icon Nas.
Sweeney’s work has been widely acknowledged by outlets such as Variety, Hits Daily Double,
and Billboard Magazine. His deep connection to the creative community and propensity for
putting the right artists, songwriters, and producers together to create great work makes him an
executive here to stay for years to come.
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