Although we like to think we celebrate our musical legacy all year, this June is Black Music Month. Black artists have undoubtedly made indelible contributions to music, but our impact hasn't only been felt on the mic or the stage. Black music executives have shattered glass ceilings, helped guide the culture and provided new blueprints for success. Here, to celebrate Black Music Month, we look at the most powerful, important and influential Black music execs.

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