Morace Landy

About Morace Landy

Morace Landy is a celebrated music industry veteran with a distinguished career that spans several decades. He has worked at top record labels, including Atlantic, Epic, Island, and Warner/Reprise, honing his skills in identifying and nurturing emerging talent. As a musician himself, Morace\'s passion for the craft and dedication to pushing boundaries has made him a true pioneer in Urban radio promotion. In 2015, he founded Evolution3, a full-service company offering artist development, promotions, marketing, and touring, providing a comprehensive suite of services to help artists build lasting careers. His impressive connections and resume include working with some of the biggest names in music, such as Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Luther Vandross, Babyface, T.I, Fat Joe, TreySongz, Missy Elliott and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, among others. He has also played a crucial role in the success of several emerging artists, including FireBoy D.M.L. and Young Bleu. Morace is widely recognized as a visionary and trailblazer in the music industry, known for his innovative ideas and ability to spot talent. He has been honored for his contributions to the entertainment industry, especially for paving the way for minorities and women, including a prestigious award from the Living Legends Legacy Foundation in 2017. He has also been a keynote speaker at renowned institutions such as Berklee College of Music, the University of Texas (Austin), and the Urban League Conference. Morace\'s achievements have been profiled in several prominent publications, including Billboard, Black Enterprise, Variety, and Crain\'s. Landy\'s success can be partly attributed to the mentorship he received from industry legends such as Ron Sweeney, Ray Harris, Ronnie Johnson, and Ernie Singleton. With the help of these mentors, Morace Landy has developed a deep understanding of the music industry and has honed his skills as an executive, making him a highly sought-after figure in the business. Morace and his team have been instrumental in promoting artists and building brands for companies like EMPIRE Distribution and LiveNation. He is known for securing airplay for EMPIRE\'s roster of artists on major urban radio stations, helping to raise the label\'s profile and its artists—several artists distributed by EMPIRE, including Tyga, Yung Bleu, Lloyd, Anderson.Paak, Fat Joe & Remy Ma, and D.R.A.M. were nominated for Grammy Awards across various genres and categories in 2023. Evolution3 achieved tremendous success in its inaugural year working with Empire, significantly elevating the company\'s profile.

Experience

1. Chief Marketing Strategist

   EMPIRE

   Sep 2015 — Present