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ELEVATING ICONS: ARNOLD TAYLOR (Part 2)

@arnoldltaylor doesn’t just talk about artist development — he lives it.

In Part Two, Arnold breaks down what made @DaBaby different early: the focus, the discipline, the work ethic, and the smart business decisions that helped turn a regional movement into a real industry run.

But what stands out most is Arnold’s mindset🧠

He’s not just trying to hold on to past wins. He’s focused on finding and breaking new artists every year…because to him, contributing to the culture means continuing to discover what’s next.

And the timing couldn’t be better.

As we speak, DaBaby’s “Pop Dat Thang” produced by @sean_da_firzt @kayothewizard is currently #1 at Urban Radio….proving @southcoastmusicgroup is still moving, still building, and still impacting the game🚀🚀

Arnold Taylor isn’t just part of Carolina music history.
He’s still helping write what comes next.

This is Elevating Icons.
Real conversations with the power players behind the stars.

🎥 @ted.ture

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ELEVATING ICONS: ARNOLD TAYLOR (@arnoldltaylor)

Not every superstar stands in front of the camera. Some build the stage, spot the vision early, and create the run before the world catches on.

Arnold Taylor is one of those guys💪🏾

Founder and CEO of South Coast Music Group, Arnold turned years of industry game into a real movement. From building his own DJ record pool and learning the business around legends like L.A. Reid and Sylvia Rhone, to signing DaBaby in 2016 and helping position him for a major breakout, Arnold has shown he knows how to find it early and scale it big.

His track record is serious:
• DaBaby to the top
• Toosii to a Capitol deal
• Tia Corine to Interscope
• South Coast stamped as a real force in the business

And the run is still running.

Right now, @DaBaby “Pop Dat Thang” is back moving, showing real chart motion. That matters because it speaks to staying power. Not just one hot moment. Real motion.

This is what a superstar behind the superstars looks like.

Arnold Taylor didn’t just sign artists.
He helped build trajectories.
He helped turn regional energy into national impact.
He helped make South Coast Music Group a name the industry has to respect.

Success highlights:
• Founder and CEO of South Coast Music Group, one of the biggest labels to come out of the Carolinas
• Built his early name through Taylor’s Record DJ Pool
• Turned that momentum into South Coast Marketing
• Worked through Blackground, Def Jam, Interscope, Universal Republic, and Epic Records
• Recruited by L.A. Reid to become VP of Marketing & Promotions at Epic
• Built South Coast Music Group into a respected label and launchpad for major talent
• Recognized by Billboard on its R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players and Indie Power Players lists

Salute to the architects.
The tastemakers.
The executives with real ears.
The ones who see it before the world does.

🎥 @ted.ture

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Shoutout to @openonsundayofficial for having me on this dope panel, hosted by @posterchildj1 #SCMGShit

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I heard somebody got a "REMIX" Out 🤫@dababy @glorillapimp @yungmiami305 @ykniece

I heard somebody got a "REMIX" Out 🤫@dababy @glorillapimp @yungmiami305 @ykniece

I heard somebody got a "REMIX" Out 🤫@dababy @glorillapimp @yungmiami305 @ykniece

I heard somebody got a "REMIX" Out 🤫@dababy @glorillapimp @yungmiami305 @ykniece

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ELEVATING ICONS: @arnoldltaylor (Part 3)

This one is about artist development…..the part of the game a lot of people talk about, but not everybody really understands.

Arnold breaks down why developing artists still matters, why you can’t just chase what’s already hot, and why his mission is to keep finding and breaking new talent every year.

For Arnold, it’s bigger than one artist, one record, or one run. It’s about making sure @southcoastmusicgroup keeps contributing to the culture and keeps putting new energy into the industry.

As we speak, @DaBaby’s “POP DAT THANG” is sitting at #1 on Urban Radio, #30 on the Billboard Hot 100, #2 on Rap Airplay, #2 on Hot Rap Songs, and still moving across multiple charts🚀🚀🚀

Now the remix produced by @the.wizardz is out featuring GloRilla, Yung Miami, and YKNIECE — taking the record into a whole new space🔥🔥🔥

Arnold Taylor isn’t just talking about artist development.
He’s still proving it in real time.

This is Elevating Icons.
Real conversations with the people building the culture from behind the scenes.

🎥 @ted.ture

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