This is episode 12 of GIRLS ON FILM PODCAST – Todays guest is lauded entertainment executive LaRonda Sutton – SUTTON is a founding executive of the early LA hip hop.
With lifelong friends LA REID, EVAN MEDDLE and JAMIE FOXX – Sutton – who founded the SOUL - R&B Division at Chrysalis Records, signed artists - Roy Aires – OUTKAST – GOODY MOB – AND - Tony Rich – ALONG WITH - Beyonce & Destinys CHILD - -
Moving to NYC to continue her work with LA REID – SUTTON was soon grabbed by UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING NORTH AMERICA - where – under the guidance of music executive legend – TOM STURGESS – she created a larger division collaborating with song writers including- Mary J Blige & Prince - - - soon after, SUTTON came home to Atlanta GA to head up the Mayors office of FILM & ENTERTAINMENT – helping GEORGIA become one of the worlds’ top 3 locations to film in the world.