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Peter Thea is a seasoned music executive and entertainment lawyer with over a decade of experience at Jive, Universal, and Warner Bros Records. Formerly representing clients like Cash Money Records and Blackstreet, he now leads Peter Thea Consulting, guiding artists, producers, and companies across the industry.

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Peter Thea — Music Executive, Entertainment Lawyer & Consultant

Jive Records • Universal Music • Warner Bros Records • Peter Thea Consulting, Inc.

With a career spanning decades, Peter Thea is a multifaceted executive and entertainment lawyer whose leadership and insight have shaped artists, record labels, and companies across every corner of the music industry.

Legal Foundations & Early Career

Peter began his career as an entertainment lawyer, representing top-tier clients including Cash Money Records, Blackstreet, and Criss Angel. His understanding of contracts, intellectual property, and deal strategy provided the foundation for his later transition into executive leadership roles.

Label Leadership & Executive Roles

Over the course of his career, Peter has held senior positions at some of the most influential music companies in the world, including Jive Records, Universal Music, and Warner Bros Records. In these roles, he:

  • Led and managed A&R teams responsible for developing hit artists and songwriters.
  • Oversaw creative operations and cross-departmental strategy for major projects.
  • Directed label and management divisions with a focus on sustainable artist growth and market innovation.

Peter Thea Consulting, Inc.

Today, Peter serves as the President of Peter Thea Consulting, Inc., a leading consulting and management firm representing a diverse clientele of recording artists, producers, songwriters, entertainment companies, and executives. His firm provides:

  • Career Strategy & Management for emerging and established talent.
  • Business Consulting for entertainment ventures and label operations.
  • Contract Negotiation & Legal Oversight for creative professionals.

Vision & Legacy

Peter’s experience bridges law, creativity, and leadership. Known for his calm authority and deep industry knowledge, he continues to mentor talent, advise companies, and champion the next wave of artists redefining today’s entertainment landscape.

A&R Contacts

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Jeff Fenster

A&R Executive · All Genres

Past: Jive, Island Def Jam, Geffen, Warner · Known for Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha.

Alex Dollar

A&R Executive · Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop

Crazed Hits, Warner Bros. · Early discovers: Imagine Dragons, The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj; worked w/ Passenger, Bebe Rexha.

Sam Hook

A&R Executive · Pop, Hip-Hop

Artist-first development, relationship-driven feedback; R&B Money podcast guest.

Ken Komisar

A&R Executive · All Genres

President, NHMM (Notting Hill Music Masters & Management). Streams in tens of millions; UK/US radio support.

Donny “Dizzy” Flores

A&R Executive · Hip-Hop, Trap, Rap

We Good LLC; DJ Snake lead A&R/executive producer. Credits incl. “Taki Taki”, “Loco Contigo”.

Sydney Alston

A&R Executive · Hip-Hop, Pop, Rock

Artist development, mgmt & production; placements with UMG/Capitol/Sony acts.

Ryan Ramsey

A&R / Manager · Hip-Hop, R&B

Worked with Brandy, Nicki Minaj (Blueprint/Maverick); Rich The Kid management.

Chris Gotti

A&R Executive · Hip-Hop / R&B

Co-founder Murder Inc./The Inc.; Ja Rule, Ashanti, Lloyd. Add Ventures Music founder.

Anthony Johnson

A&R / CEO, 2 Johnson Ent. · All Genres

Work w/ Sony/Epic/Roc Nation/Republic/Atlantic/Def Jam; hits w/ Jay-Z, Kanye, Ne-Yo, Kelly Clarkson, Janet Jackson.

Dino Delvaille

A&R Executive · Artist-Rights Focus

Artist-centric approach; ensures creators retain rights and recognition.

Premo $tallone

A&R Executive · Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop

Affiliations: Darkchild, Timbaland, Don Cannon, DJ Drama. Gold/Platinum placements; billion+ streams.

Derek Minor

A&R Executive · Christian, Gospel, Trap

Dev & collabs: Lecrae, Andy Mineo, KB, Trip Lee, Hollyn, Canon; brand & audience strategy.

Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins

Producer / A&R · Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop

Whitney, Brandy/Monica, Destiny’s Child, J. Lopez; Darkchild Records, Alienz Alive.

DJ Clue

A&R / DJ / Exec · Hip-Hop

Desert Storm co-founder; broke Fabolous; Hot 97 alum; major collab & production credits.

Warryn Campbell

Producer / A&R · Gospel, R&B, Hip-Hop

Grammy-winning; My Block Inc. founder; Mary Mary, Jennifer Hudson, Musiq Soulchild.

Jay Leopardi

A&R / Founder · Pop, Rap, Hip-Hop

AvenueAR co-founder; background in branding, licensing, SEO, product launch, endorsements.

Mauricio Londoño

A&R / Host · Latin, Pop

“Checking con Mauro” podcast; Latinx market strategy & development.

Anthony Mundle

A&R · Hip-Hop

Def Jam projects; 2 Chainz, YG, Dave East; artist authenticity & long-term development focus.

Daniel Werner

VP A&R · Pop

Universal Music Group; work with Tove Lo, Taio Cruz, Astrid S, Sigrid, Dean Lewis.

DaShawn “Happie” White

Exec A&R · Pop, K-Pop, Hip-Hop

Empire; collabs incl. Kanye, H.E.R., John Legend, Kehlani; champion of creative rooms/collab.

Jazmine Valencia

SVP A&R · Pop, R&B, Alt

UMG / Sony affiliations; authenticity-first artist development & inclusive leadership.

Jonathan “Ganda” Gandarilla

Producer / Manager · Latin Trap

Ganda Entertainment; Trap Capos series; work with Anuel AA, Bad Bunny, Yandel, Prince Royce.

Esther Anaya

DJ / Producer / A&R · EDM, Pop, Latin

LA Chargers Official DJ; Zouk LV residency; collab w/ Snoop Dogg; ASAF Angels founder.

Dave Santaniello

A&R Executive · Pop, Rock, Country

Community-driven discovery; blends classic A&R instincts with tech-forward strategy.

Kyle Weers

A&R · Hip-Hop, Pop

Made in Memphis Ent./Beatroot/Heavy Hitters; artist dev., sync & publishing integration.

Terry “Bear” Brown

A&R · Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop

Early talent ID for Darkchild/EMI; signed/prod. dev. credits incl. Tommy Brown & Bieber cuts.

Hutson Miller

Exec / A&R · Multigenre

VP A&R (Atlantic/EMI); film/TV & consumer tech; EVP Talent Relations at AvenueAR.

Michael (Mike) Colton

Co-Founder & Head of Production, AvenueAR · A&R

Creator-centric ops, feedback loops, exec outreach; live mentorship programming.

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