September 12-13, 2026The Statler

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Arnaecia Alridge
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Arnaecia Alridge

A&R Executive, AJAM Records

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Arnaecia Alridge is a veteran talent scout and artist development executive with deep roots in hip-hop, R&B, and urban music. As an A&R executive with AJAM Records, Arnaecia has been at the forefront of discovering and signing breakthrough artists. With a career built on relationships, creative vision, and an intuitive ear for talent, Arnaecia has worked to bridge the gap between raw creative potential and commercial viability. At DDAMF, Arnaecia shares insights on what labels and executives listen for, how artists should prepare their pitches, and the importance of surrounding yourself with a team that understands your vision.

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SpeakerTalent gets attention. Infrastructure builds careers.

The Business Behind the Music

2:00 PM - 3:00 PMThe Statler

Behind every successful music career is a system designed to protect the art, the rights, and the revenue. This conversation explores metadata, publishing, artist development, royalties, credits, and the business infrastructure independent artists need to compete professionally.