In April of 2018, two black music business executives, Roderick Jemison and Sherri Y. Johnson, from two different parts of the region joined forces to help independent music artists attain higher goals and expand their brand. Jemison & Associates based in Nashville, Tennessee and Supreme Gospel Entertainment based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania have both promoted and worked with artists for over 25 years in the areas of promotions and marketing respectively. However, the decision to bring their business expertise together was just the beginning of something dynamic.
Once the duo paired up, Merge Music Group immediately became a formidable company in the industry and started taking on a roster of talented artists. It used hands-on approaches with unique digital marketing strategies to increase artist brands and placement on music charts. Merge’s partial list of clients include Beloved St. John Evangelistic Church Music & Fine Arts Ministry, Tamika Patton, Darius Twyman, Rodney J. Harris, The Davis’, Corinthia Nicole, Stephen Boyd, and Bradie Frink, Jr. Past combined clients for the duo include CeCe Winans, Ricky Dillard, Marcus C. Smith, Monica Lisa Stevenson, Danielle “Sunny” Bryant, Ben Tankard, Martha Munizzi, Rance Allen and others.
With Roderick Jemison bringing over 30 years of music executive experience as the former Director of Urban Marketing of Word Records and Central South Distribution and Sherri Johnson having over 25 years of music experience of running her own nonprofit entertainment organization (Supreme Gospel Entertainment) the chances for success were vast. Within its first year, Merge was featured in various industry news blogs, internet magazines, and publications. Three of its artists are enjoying their status on the music charts and other artists are getting bookings for virtual and in-person events nationwide.
Merge Music Group believes in giving the independent artist a strong foundation to build a fan base and noteworthy brand. Having a southerner in Roderick and a northerner in Sherri proves to be the perfect blend of two different backgrounds as they both offer diversity to their clients based upon their respective experiences. They use their overall backgrounds as preacher kids to teach the importance of staying true to God and to one’s self in order to make a positive impact. They consult and interact one-on-one with artists in real-time offering tips on how to make the necessary adjustments to further their careers.
Merge Music Group is currently accepting new clients and offering a free 30-minute consultation. From artist development, branding, distribution, marketing, publicity, social media, and more. The Merge Music Group team is dedicated, devoted, and determined to help as many independent artists realize just how much impact they can have across the world.
Contact Merge Music Group at 267-793-0210 or promo@mergemusicgroup.com. Facebook: Merge Music Group | Instagram: @mergemusicgroup. Merge Music Group—where marketing and music meet!
