The Atlantic Report

It is not often that a business owner not only makes their dream a reality but also strives to make others a reality as well. That is exactly what Zobe Entertainment, Inc. founder and CEO, Alonzo Black has done by creating a business conglomerate. Some people don’t believe that a business conglomerate is the best route for a business structure with multiple focuses but Alonzo Black proves otherwise by each division of his company working hand in hand while diversifying the business and building a strong overall platform. Currently in business for over 21 years, Zobe was founded in the Washington DC Metro area and currently has staff and clients throughout the nation and internationally. You may see company spelled “Z-o-b-e ” but it is pronounced: Z-O-B-A-Y.

Mr Black accomplished a lot with Zobe Fashions and has placed it on television, in magazines, in film, in music videos, on many runways, throughout college campuses, in nightclubs and more. Zobe has participated in the Prince George’s Classics, Funk Master Flex Celebrity Car/Bike Show, NY Fashion Week, DC Fashion Week, NY Urban Fashion Week, was selected as a candidate for International Designer of the Year by a national/international magazine publication, co-produced Urban Fashion Week Worldwide (DC), and co-produced America’s Fashion Week. Zobe Models & Talents Agency formed a partnership with the Essence Pageant, judged a number of other pageants as well, and has even judged within the national pageant system.

So to cover all aspects of the industry, Zobe developed an independent record label as a division within the company (Zobe Records) to become a one-stop-shop for the entertainment industry. Alonzo Black has been mentored by a Stellar Award Winning performer / record label owner, a Universal Music Group executive, and has also been taught by some of the music industries finest and most respected individuals. With resources including major record label owners, A&Rs, producers, DJs, and executives Zobe Records has a leg up on the competition with the knowledge and experience behind them! All of this in addition to Mr. Black being a record label owner who has been trained vocally, trained musically, has played a number of instruments for various bands and genres of music, has an eye for talent, and an ear for good music.

Zobe Records has merged music studios underneath the company umbrella and seeks additional music studio partners worldwide. Zobe Records is a member of ASCAP with its own publishing company “Alonzo Black Publishing” and a member of BMI with its own publishing company “Alonzo Black Publishing International”. The label utilizes major digital distribution and is capable of physical distribution as well. Zobe is constantly making new connections which will lead the label to much success in the future along with the growing talent roster open to every genre of music.

Zobe Records artists have been provided opportunities to perform at a number of festivals/concerts/shows/events, been placed on tours, have performed with major artists, are receiving radio airplay, have done radio/magazine/TV interviews, have placement on the Billboard Charts/Global Top Independent Charts, have ranked in the top 50 independent artists on national radio, have won local/regional/national/international awards, and are currently being digitally and physically distributed. Zobe artists receive marketing, promotions, PR, artist development, photography, video production, music production, merchandising, career consultation, and more based upon their location so Zobe can represent and work with artists from around the world.

Since starting the label Zobe Record’s CEO/Owner (Alonzo Black) has accomplished a lot as he was inducted as a member of The Recording Academy (Grammys), formed a major distribution partnership with REMG which distributes through INgrooves/Universal Music Group, obtained a Universal Music Group New Digital Media Agreement, obtained a Warner Music Inc New Digital Media Agreement, obtained a Sony Music Entertainment New Digital Media Agreement, obtained a YouTube Licensing Agreement, obtained a Google Play Music Services Licensing Agreement, obtained a Apple Music Subscription, Lyrics, and Cloud Services License Agreement, and even is able to digitally distribute videos with mega music corporation VEVO to assist with international multi-platform video broadcasting. Currently Zobe Records is distributed by the Orchard. Wholly owned by Sony Music Entertainment and based in New York City, The Orchard specializes in media distribution, marketing and sales. It also collaborates with independent artists, labels and others to provide content worldwide.

Zobe Records is an independent record label created to be a one-stop-shop for the music industry offering great opportunities for the best music talents with a growing roster of music artists, producers, engineers, and DJs. Zobe is also in the process of forming a number of partnerships with music studios and producers around the nation and internationally. Zobe staff has a vast amount of experience, education, and training to provide the support needed to take a talent to the next level as being well connected to many music industry executives, major label A&Rs, and media outlets which will lead the label to much success in the future along with the growing talent roster open to every genre of music.

As you can see, Alonzo Black is quite the entrepreneur as CEO of Zobe Models & Talents Agency; President/Senior Director of A&R (Zobe Records – Indie Label); Fashion Designer of Zobe Fashions / Zobe Shoes (Couture/high-fashion, evening wear, swimwear, lingerie, casual/ready-to-wear, urban gear, and more for men and women); Professional Photographer (Zobe Photography); Editor-in-Chief of Zobe Magazine; Producer & Director of Zobe TV Network/Zobe Films; publicist/marketing & PR guru; and CEO of Zobe Promotions (cabarets, private parties, club venues, conventions, expos, and more).

So what’s next for Alonzo Black and Zobe Entertainment, Inc you ask? The founder reveals that he has partnered with an international technology company for development and he is prepared to pitch FinTech business ideas to investors which may be able to shake up the entertainment industry so if all goes as planned. It appears that Mr. Black has plans to expand Zobe even further than he ever imagined with his business conglomerate.

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Company Name: Zobe Entertainment, Inc.
Contact Person: Alonzo Black
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Phone: 1(202)643-ZOBE
Country: United States
Website: http://www.zobemodelsandtalents.com