John Kwatakye-Atiko

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John Kwatakye-Atiko
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Born (1987-04-22) April 22, 1987 (age 38)
Far Rockaway, Queens, U.S.
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Years active2004–present
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Website johnkwatakyeatiko.com

John Kwatakye-Atiko (born April 22, 1987) also known as JKA, is an American music industry executive, publicist, artist manager, and entrepreneur. He is President of Popular Demand Entertainment a Record Label and Management company that develops Independent Artists. [1] [2]

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Early career

John Kwatakye-Atiko began his career at Island Def Jam Records, working as a mix-show promoter and on marketing campaigns for artists such as Jay-Z, Kanye West, Rihanna and Ludacris. His duties were to service mix-tape, radio DJ's and TV stations such as BET, MTV and VH1 with the latest releases. [1]

In 2016, Kwatakye-Atiko met recording artist Ariie West. They began officially collaborating in October 2022, Kwatakye-Atiko began focusing on developing marketing campaigns through Popular Demand Entertainment. [3] Notably, their work together resulted in the song "Dangerous" achieving over one million streams across various platforms. [4] In 2024 Kwatakye-Atiko on behalf of Popular Demand oversaw Marketing for Monique The Star ft. Capella Grey's single "Real Woman" released by Platinum Producer Jerry Duplessis's record label Wonda Music. [5]

Talk Money TV Show

Kwatakye-Atiko is the co-executive producer of the upcoming television series "Talk Money," produced by Popular Demand and hosted and co-executive produced by Content Coach Lindsay. The series aims to demystify wealth building and make financial literacy accessible to a diverse audience. The show will feature interviews with celebrities, music executives, entrepreneurs, athletes, government officials, and authors, who will share their experiences in turning their passion into profit. The series focuses on delivering financial literacy, offering actionable insights and real-world examples of achieving financial success. [6] [7] [8] [9]

Discography

Complete discography
YearAlbumArtistRole
2003 The Black Album (Jay-Z album) Jay-Z Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam [10]
2004 The Red Light District Ludacris Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam [10]
2004 The College Dropout Kanye West Marketing & MixShow Promo Rocafella Records Island Def Jam [10]
2004 It's About Time Christina Milian Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam [10]
2004 The DEFinition LL Cool J Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam [10]
2005 Bobby Valentino (album) Bobby V Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam [10]
2005 The B. Coming Beanie Sigel Marketing & MixShow Promo Rocafella Records Island Def Jam [10]
2005 534 Memphis Bleek Marketing & MixShow Promo Rocafella Records Island Def Jam [10]
2005 Roc-A-Fella Records Presents Teairra Marí Teairra Marí Marketing & MixShow Promo Rocafella Records Island Def Jam [10]
2005 Music of the Sun Rihanna Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam [10]
2005 Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 Jeezy Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam [10]
2005 The Emancipation of Mimi Mariah Carey's Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam [10]
2005 Late Registration Kanye West Marketing & MixShow Promo Rocafella Records Island Def Jam [10]
2006 In My Own Words Ne-Yo Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam [10]
2006 Release Therapy Ludacris Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam [10]
2006 Kingdom Come Jay-Z Marketing & MixShow Promo Rocafella Records Island Def Jam [10]
2006 Coming Home Lionel Richie Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam [10]
2006 So Amazin' Christina Milian Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam [10]
2006 The Inspiration: Thug Motivation 102 Jeezy Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam [10]
2006 Todd Smith (album) LL Cool J Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam [10]
2006 A Girl Like Me Rihanna Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam [10]
2007 Good Girl Gone Bad Rihanna Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam [10]
2007 Special Occasion Bobby V Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam [10]
2007 Love/Hate (The-Dream album) The-Dream Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam [10]
2007 Because of You Ne-Yo Marketing & MixShow Promo Island Def Jam [10]
2010 Brother Clyde (album) Billy Ray Cyrus Ft. King PhazeExecutive Consultant Walt Disney Records [10]
2023Dangerous (Single) Ariie West Co-Executive Producer [10] [11]
2023Betcha Chantae Vetrice Executive Producer [10] [12]
2024Cash App Chantae Vetrice Executive Producer [10] [13]
2024Real Woman Monique The Star Ft. Capella Grey Marketing Director [10]
2024VEGAS (What Goes On) Chantae Vetrice Executive Producer [14] [10]
2025All I Know (We Ride) Freaky Kah feat Chantae Vetrice Executive Producer [15]

DOPE. Music

Kwatakye-Atiko co-founded DOPE with Mathew "Vine" Burke. DOPE integrates a mentorship program, offering artists exclusive monthly content focused on the music industry's business aspects. [2] [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Grant, Shawn (March 14, 2024). "'Indie is the New Major Again,' Says Popular Demand's John Kwatakye-Atiko". The Source. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Staff Writer (March 19, 2024). "Music Exec John Kwatakye-Atiko Says Artist Development is a non-negotiable". AllHipHop. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  3. ↑ Allah, Sha (April 26, 2023). "Former Star Trak Artist Ariie West Drops Visual For "Dangerous"". The Source. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  4. ↑ Staff Writer (March 14, 2023). "Harlem Rapper Ariie West Set to Drop "Dangerous" Music Video". AllHipHop. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  5. ↑ Grant, Shawn (2024-10-31). "Monique The Star Returns with Capella Grey Collaboration and 'Soft Girl Era' Album". The Source Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  6. ↑ "John Kwatakye-Atiko and Content Coach Lindsay Set Their Eyes on New TV Show 'Talk Money'". OK Magazine. 2025-03-05. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  7. ↑ Grant, Shawn (2025-03-01). "Content Coach Lindsay Talks Money with New Show". The Source. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  8. ↑ Davis, Lakisha (2025-03-12). "Content Coach Lindsay Steps into New TV Show by Popular Demand". Metapress. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  9. ↑ "Popular Demand Launches New Show with Content Coach Lindsay". IndiePulse Music Magazine. 2025-03-12. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ""For the Love of Music," Says Music Executive John Kwatakye-Atiko". IndiePulse Music Magazine. 2024-11-30. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  11. ↑ "Ariie West". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  12. ↑ "Chantae Vetrice". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  13. ↑ "Chantae Vetrice". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  14. ↑ "Chantae Vetrice to Release New Single "Vegas (What Goes On)" on Nov 22nd". The Source. 2024-11-15. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  15. ↑ "Freaky Kah Carries the Torch, "All I Know (We Ride)" ft. Chantae Vetrice". The Source. 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
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