Meet Steve Higgs | Artist Management at Emagen Entertainment Group | CCO & Head of A&R at Preach Records.

Born and Raised in Compton, Ca. I grew up on Central and Rosecrans. Watching both of my parents work multiple jobs showed be the meaning of hard work.. I Moved out of Compton to the Los Angeles area when I was a teenager to attend Washington Prep High School where I played Varsity baseball all four years. Was then drafted by the Detriot Tigers to their minor league system. Played the for about a year before giving up baseball due to the death of my grandmother, I lost love for the game. After no longer playing baseball I went to Cal State Northridge to continue my education, majoring in Sociology to become a Police Homicide Detective. In 2006 a friend of mine started an Artist Management company (Emagen Entertainment Group) and gave me the opportunity to be involved. Knowing nothing about the music industry I told him “I’m down, Let’s do it”. lol. From 2006 – 2009 my paycheck was around $500 every 2 weeks, The company was growing and I was still learning the business. During that time I had to earn income so I got a job at Level 14 Group Home for Adolescents. In 2010 I figured out another way to generate income until the management company became my primary source. I started booking shows international for C list Artist. I had a few contacts and resources and used them to the best of my ability. Did that for a few years and I loved it. During this time the management company was making incredible moves and I was really proud of my team. I finally was giving the chance to oversee an Artist and never turned back. As the years went on more opportunities came my way, hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.

I work for An Artist Management Company started 2006 with a group of friends that became family. I was given the opportunity but definitely had to earn my keep. I didn’t everything that was asked from the team and made major sacrifices. You need tough skin working with this group, It’s all love but also a business. I’ve had many challenges but was never afraid to ask any questions when I was unsure and Learned many lessons along the way. The most valuable advice I received was be proactive, take lead, Be confident when you speak and believe in yourself. Team work makes the team works. Earlier this year (June 2021) I was presented with opportunity to become CCO / Head of A&R at Preach Records / Ingrooves Music Group. Another great team to be apart of.

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Team Emagen, Leslie Rosales, Team Preach, Jamar Harbin and Marcus Higgs