Inside NCEG

At the heart of every great artist is someone who sees them early—who understands the vision before the world catches on. For the Kennesaw State University chapter of the National Collegiate Entertainers Group (NCEG), that person is Amaya Brown , the newly appointed Head of A&R . With a powerful blend of creative instinct, leadership energy, and a deep respect for the artist development process, Amaya is stepping into her role ready to scout, support, and elevate the next wave of talent at KSU . The Ears and the Energy Behind the Artists “I’m excited to take on this role because I’ve always had a strong connection to the music and the people who make it,” Amaya shared during her joint interview on The Process podcast. “A&R isn’t just about picking talent. It’s about building trust, developing strategy, and helping artists evolve.” She joins the Kennesaw chapter during a critical expansion phase—when the need for intentional leadership is just as important as the talent itself...

For more than three decades, Jermaine Dupri has shaped the sound, business, and global reputation of Atlanta music. From discovering and developing artists to building one of the most influential creative ecosystems in the South, Dupri’s legacy isn’t just about hits — it’s about infrastructure . It’s about knowing how to build teams that last. Atlanta became a music capital because leaders like Dupri understood something most young creatives still struggle to learn: The industry is not built by talent alone. It is built by systems, specialists, and support . And that is exactly why his words hit so close to home for us at the National Collegiate Entertainers Group . “You can’t win a game by yourself.” During a recent conversation featured on SWAY's Universe , Jermaine Dupri put it plainly: “You can't win a game by yourself. You can't be the center and everybody else got a whole team out there… If you're going to be independent, you got to have a team. You can't be...

At the intersection of talent, leadership, and vision stands Cordell Latham , the newly appointed Head of A&R for the Georgia State University chapter of the National Collegiate Entertainers Group (NCEG). Known for his energy, focus, and clear understanding of what it takes to build an artist—not just discover one—Cordell is bringing strategy and structure to GSU’s talent pool. He’s not just a creative. He’s an architect of development. From Passion to Platform Cordell’s love for music started early, but his decision to step into leadership came with purpose. “I’ve been loving music since I was a kid,” he shared in his interview on The Process . “My aunt’s a music teacher, so music was always around me. But I didn’t want to just be an artist—I wanted to build something bigger than myself.” Originally producing and recording during his senior year of high school, Cordell came to Georgia State with the goal of scaling his passion into something sustainable. “I found out about NCE...

The Atlanta University Center (AUC) — home to Morehouse College, Spelman College, Morris Brown College, and Clark Atlanta University — now has a new creative heartbeat: the National Collegiate Entertainers Group’s fourth chapter . What began as a vision quickly became reality thanks to the strategic leadership of Chapter President Adeyemi “Yemi” Mitchell and the team he assembled: MéKhai Beyah (Vice President), Sloane Quartey (Treasurer), Sasha Bryant (Head of A&R), Catlin “CLE” Edwards Jr. (Head of Audio), Brooklynn Hill (Head of Media), and Norell Mays (Head of Events). Together, they represent a model of what NCEG’s mission strives to build: student-led, industry-ready teams that mirror the real music business structure — with roles rooted in strategy, execution, and collaboration. Building a Team With Purpose From the start, Yemi approached this chapter with intention. He brought together a diverse group of leaders — each with distinct strengths — to ensure that the AUC chap...

Some leaders stand out for their creativity. Others for their execution. But every great chapter needs someone with discipline, insight, and the ability to turn vision into viable action . That’s why the Atlanta University Center chapter of the National Collegiate Entertainers Group (NCEG) is proud to announce Sloane Quartey as its newly appointed Treasurer . Originally applying for the role of Head of Events, Sloane’s pitch and interview revealed something more — a powerful combination of advocacy, fundraising experience, and financial insight that made her the right fit for executive leadership. From Organizer to Operator “I don’t just talk about advocacy, I build it into the structure, curation, and execution of ideas across different scales,” Sloane wrote in her pitch. And that’s exactly what she’s bringing to the table as Treasurer. A second-year student at Spelman College, Sloane is studying English with a minor in Political Science and Independent Studies on the pre-law track...