The 100 Pod

Raised in Rialto, California, MICAH POWELL epitomizes aspiration, hard work, and persistence that over six years of relentless songwriting has landed him album placements for world renowned music artists including Drake’s single “July” featuring Jhene Aiko and “Next Breath” on R&B artist Tank’s This is How I Feel album. Micah has penned hit singles “Go Away” on Multi Platinum, Grammy Award winning artist, Chris Brown’s Graffiti album and “Talk That Shit” on Brown’s In My Zone 2 mix-tape. Micah wrote Jordan Knight’s single “Stingy” and Miranda Brooke’s single “Hater.” In 2011, Micah signed with Noiz Media Group for management and secured a worldwide publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group.

Participating in other notable collaborations with artists including Jamie Foxx, Paul Oakenfold, Ron Isley, Pitbull, Ray J, Bei Major, Pleasure P, Marques Houston, Micah has already begun to develop a prominent name in the entertainment industry. Micah has writing credits on Omarion's "Post To Be" featuring Chris Brown and Jhené Aiko, and Sevyn Streeter's "It Won't Stop." Also entering into the vast musical world of production, Micah most recently established producer credits with a feature from Omarion on the single “Between Sheets” from his highly anticipated mix-tape "August Rush". Through Micah’s creative innovation and consistent ingenuity, it is likely to anticipate chart-topping record productions from this new ground breaking song writer/producer, leaving a legacy of revolutionary sounds.

As an artist, songwriter, and activist, Bianca “Blush” Atterberry is profoundly passionate. In both music and method, The Emmy Award-Winner penetrates the surface. Recognized for her work on projects with diverse artists across genres and generations that include Demi Lovato, Meghan Trainor, Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland, Rick Ross, Elijah Blake, Macy Gray, and Angie Stone, among others.

Accustomed to moving around at an early age, Blush circulated between Mississippi, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, where she attended the Pittsburgh High School for Creative and Performing Arts. Post-graduation, Blush lent her talents to Emmy Award-winning soundtrack, Fly Boy Fly: A Tuskegee AirmenDocumentary. Shortly after relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, she laid down the groundwork for future relationships with fellow artists, music publishers, and various labels. It was then that the songstress began writing for artists in international markets. She was honored by Koreaboo.com as one of the top ten Black Women Killing It In The K-Pop Songwriting Game Right Now, recognizing her work with Korean Pop artists like EXO, NCT 127, and Taeyeon.

However, the primary source of Blush’s inspiration is her son, Niko. He is a steady reminder that even when the odds are against us, we can still be triumphant! At the young age of two and a half, the ten-year-old was diagnosed with Autism. A developmental disorder that affects 1 in 59 children. Blush proudly advocates to educate and spread a fundamental understanding of the autistic spectrum. Quoted saying, “The more we educate ourselves about autism, the more we can begin to accept and understand those who are different from us.” Blush is presently developing an animated series to raise awareness about Autism for younger generations.

As a black American amidst a socio-economical uprising, Blush is heavily invested in using her platform and talents to educate and honestly amplify the black experience. Blush is firm in her convictions, from art to injustice. She presently stands with fellow creators in advocating for songwriting to be paid fairly, among other initiatives. Blush is currently based in Los Angeles, where she continues to write for top tier talent while navigating her career, activist work, and motherhood.

Kimberly "Kaydence" Krysiuk is an American songwriter based in Los Angeles, California, United States, formerly of Queens, New York. She has written hit songs for Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Alina Baraz, Daniel Caesar, H.E.R, Brandy, and more.  

Kaydence's works have been nominated for several awards. At the 62nd Grammy Awards her works were nominated for Record of the Year (Ariana Grande - "7 Rings"), Album of the Year (Ariana Grande - Thank U, Next and H.E.R - I Used to Know Her), and Best R&B Performance (Daniel Caesar feat. Brandy - "Love Again").  

At the 2020 BMI Pop Awards, she was recognized for Songwriter of the Most-Performed Songs of the Year ("7 Rings", "Thank U, Next").

Shawn “Source” Jarrett is a 3x Grammy Nominated, Multi-Platinum RIAA Certified Audio Engineer and Music Producer. His discography includes artist from Megan Thee Stallion and Young Thug to Calvin Harris, Austin Mahone, French Montana, Derrick Milano, Cassie, Atlantic Starr, Hitmaka, Ciroc, and several in-between. Source prides himself on being able to work in a variety of genres, and uses his resources to connect artists, producers, writers, and creatives worldwide.

Originally from New York, Source began creating and recording music in his early teens. Growing up, he was positioned with the opportunity to be a multi-faceted musician and recording engineer in a professional recording facility. Source got his start at a young age working with Jonathan and Wayne Lewis from Atlantic Starr, defining his roots in production and audio engineering. It was in this time, Source realized the difference between a beat programmer and a true producer.

Although working primarily in R&B and Pop at that time, his love for Hip-Hop was inspired by the likes of J-Dilla, RZA, and Nas, and was nurtured through his experiences as an adolescent. As a jazz pianist, he was able to mold the structures of a variety of genres, always finding ways to alter melodies and arrangements, to create a unique sound.

Upon receiving his Masters Degree in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida, Source became the Chief Engineer at KDS Recording Studios (Previously TransCon) and continued to work with a variety of major label artists for about a decade.

In 2016, Source decided to make the move to California. His very first session landed him his first RIAA Certified Gold Plaque. As a member of the production collective Left Lane Music Group, Source continues to produce, engineer, develop artists, and collaborate on records for major artists.

“Come And Get It From The Source” #MixedBySource

In a business that’s ever changing, Eddie Blackmon is a multi-faceted music industry executive with knowledge, experience and an unwavering drive to win.

Growing up in Chicago, Blackmon’s formative years were steeped in the city’s rich legacy of 90’s R&B, shaping his home grown musical sensibilities. After graduating from Arizona State University with with a degree in Communications and Sociology, Eddie began as an intern at Interscope Records in New York City shadowing then-Head of  Black Music, Ron Gillyard and later then-Sony Urban General Manager Lisa Ellis, gathering indispensable knowledge as he maneuvered from department to department, learning the macro-view of the music industry’s interconnectedness.

Eddie was hired by the late Dr. Donda West to join Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music imprint as an assistant to then-President John Monopoly where he quickly elevated to Director of Marketing and A&R Operations. There he oversaw projects from Fonzworth Bentley, SA-RA, GLC, Consequence and began his professional relationship with John Legend.

After stints in the marketing departments of Columbia Records and Def Jam, Blackmon became General Manager of Legend’s boutique label, Homeschool Records, where he helped navigate the careers of Estelle (Atlantic) and singer-songwriter Stacy Barthe (Motown). During this time, he began his talent management and consulting company, A Shade of Red Entertainment (ASORÉ), and found himself crafting two of Legend’s biggest records; “Tonight (Best You Ever Had)” from the Think Like A Man soundtrack and “All of Me” from the Love In The Future album, which Blackmon Co-Executive produced along with Legend and Kanye West.

Legend shuttered Homeschool Records and Blackmon focused on managing a collection of artists through his A Shade Of Red Entertainment brand, boasting Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ro James, Grammy-winning producer Darhyl “DJ” Camper along with Barthe.  In 2018, Eddie joined AWAL, Kobalt’s unique alternative to the traditional music label servicing independent artists and labels, as Vice President of A&R. In early 2020, he launched of The CAST of R&B podcast with his co-host, veteran journalist Hillary Crosley Coker as well as the informative panel program, THE WEBINA&R SESSIONS, a weekly industry discussion around the hottest topics and enduring lessons.

"I’ve never let me job title limit my contribution.”

Natalie Prospere is the co-founder of Outlihers alongside Paris Hines and the creator of Friends Only.  Friends Only is a multi-hyphenated company that represents artists, songwriters, producers, and engineers; including Grammy-winning producers D’Mile and Camper, multi-platinum songwriter Varren Wade, and 4 time Grammy-nominated singer Lucky Daye. Her roster also includes her brothers; Grammy winning songwriter and emerging Reggae artist MediSun and producer/engineer Mitymaose, who has landed numerous placements in TV and Film. 
Prospere has also achieved numerous prestigious distinctions with her clients, including 18 Grammy nominations in the 2020 awards.

A native of Boston, MA, Prospere grew up in a musical household with a Father who was a calypso singer where she became immersed in the local Caribbean Gospel community.  Watching her Father in the studio with various artists sparked the inspiration that drove her to eventually work full-time in the business.

Before launching her career in the music industry, Prospere’s former role as a social worker provided formative experiences that have become integral to her management style. Her approach focuses on advocating for clients in a positive, progressive, and holistic manner. 

Prospere is a proud Jamaican-Montserratian-American and alumna of Bloomfield College in New Jersey where she graduated with a degree in Sociology.  Her goal is to continue to work alongside artists who share her passion and belief that music can help heal the world.

Michaela "Mickey" Shiloh is an entrepreneur, author, artist, and multi-platinum selling songwriter. Over the years Mickey has worked with Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Pitbull, LL Cool J, Jeremih, Iggy Azalea, Jason Derulo, JLO, and many others. In November 2018, Mickey was listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 in Music and in 2019 she judged the Forbes 30 Under 30 Music Class of 2020. Mickey currently runs her own independent record label, HDRV.

Grammy Award winning songwriter Makeba Riddick-Woods is no stranger to songwriting, having written multiple #1 songs for Beyonce (“déjà vu”), Jennifer Lopez (“All I Have”), Rihanna (“Rude Boy”) and more. Makeba recently earned her first #1 Billboard Gospel song “Wont He Do It” as recorded by RCA Inspiration artist Koryn Hawthorne. With Makeba’s songwriting assistance, Koryn Hawthorne has become the first woman to top four gospel charts simultaneously in five years. Makeba Riddick-Woods (also known as "Girl Wonder") was signed to her first publishing deal at the age of 20 years old by Sean Puffy Combs, to EMI Music Publishing after co/writing her first Billboard Hot 100 record for Jennifer Lopez titled "All I Have" featuring LL Cool J. She later was managed by Jay-Z’s record label and production house, Roc Nation, for 10 years. Their official website describes her as one of the industry’s top Pop songwriters and vocal producers. Since then, Makeba has gone on to write some of the biggest pop records for countless notable artists of the last decade including: Toni Braxton, Beyoncé, Selena Gomez, Mariah Carey, Ellie Golding and Rihanna to name a few. In recent years she has shifted gears and began lending her talents to countless TV shows as a music producer and songwriter. Lee Daniels enlisted her help for his 2 hit TV shows, Empire and Star on FOX and others include Greenleaf on the OWN network and Sunday Best on BET.