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The Bay's All-Star: How EMPIRE's Ghazi Brought the Music Business to San Francisco


Published on 2025-02-11 13:00:55 - MSN
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  • Fifteen years in, his fiercely independent company is one of the most powerful in music - and he's a connector like none other, both within his home city and far beyond it.

The article from MSN discusses how Ghazi Shami, the founder of Empire Distribution, has significantly impacted the music industry by establishing a major presence in San Francisco. Originally from Oakland, Ghazi started Empire in 2010 with the aim of providing artists with a platform that offers better terms than traditional record labels. Empire has since grown into a global entity, known for its innovative distribution model that allows artists to retain more control and a larger share of their earnings. The company has worked with high-profile artists like Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and XXXTentacion, among others, and has been instrumental in the success of numerous Bay Area artists. Ghazi's approach combines technology with a deep understanding of the local music scene, making Empire a key player in reshaping how music is distributed and consumed, particularly by leveraging digital platforms and direct-to-consumer models.

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