My First Job in Music: Jai Yoko
Learn about Jai Yoko, music industry leader and expert in artist development, rollout/project management, and rights & royalties.
My First Job in Music: Kayla Ali
Learn about Kayla Ali, music industry leader and expert in release programming and playlist curation.
My First Job in Music: Tyrie McKinnie
Learn about Tyrie McKinnie, music industry leader and expert in release planning.
My First Job in Music: Dae Bogan
Learn about Dae Bogan, music industry leader and expert in music publishing, copyright administration, and royalty forensics.
My First Job in Music: Jasmin Benward
Learn about Jasmin Benward, music industry leader and A&R expert.
Top Picks: Our 2025 Community Spotlight Roundup
As we close out 2025, we’re proud to spotlight a few members of our community whose work moved culture, built opportunity, and expanded what’s possible for queer professionals in music, media, and tech.
Featuring:
• Drew Maniscalco
• Annie Warren
• Davey Argov
• Leah Kraft
• Stephen Daw
• Todd Tescher
• Mel Curley
Lauren Blitzer-Wright: Music Executive, Author, and Queer Advocate
Learn about Lauren Blitzer-Wright, music industry leader, Sony Music veteran, and author of Same Sex in the City. Discover her work with Queer Capita and Lone Wolves.
Introducing Ryan Butler, Queer Capita’s 2024 Community Champion Award Winner
Queer Capita was pleased to award Ryan as our inaugural Community Champion Award winner at The Power In Pride this June, an event produced by LiveNation, Queer Capita, and The Recording Academy in honor of Black Music Month and Pride.