Born in Michigan and a lover of music beginning with Motown!
Born in Atlanta and raised in Dinwiddie, Virginia, Billy West brings a unique blend of business, leadership, relationship-building, and creative vision to the music industry. A graduate of Virginia State University with a B.S. in Accounting and a concentration in Finance, Billy built an extensive career in hospitality and management before transitioning into music.
After meeting music executive Rob Terell while managing a restaurant, a friendship developed that would eventually open the door to a life-changing opportunity in A&R. Billy began as a Junior A&R Executive and, within a little over a year, advanced to Assistant Vice President of A&R before becoming Vice President of A&R & Brand Management.
Today, Billy focuses on identifying, developing, and empowering independent talent while helping artists strengthen their music, brand, business, and overall career strategy.
His mission is simple: recognize potential, develop it, and help turn opportunity into lasting success.