Michelle Arthurton President – E2 Recordings
Music Business (Music Specialist) at Berklee College of Music. Almost simultaneously she began to cultivate her passion for the entertainment industry by opening MEA Productions, a concert promotions company that also dealt with artist bookings, music publishing and copyrights. Since Ms. Arthurton had been freelancing as a fashion model on the runways of St. Thomas as well as in television and print advertising in her spare time, she had developed a keen awareness of the specialized needs of performance artists. This experience would prove to be invaluable as she began to develop her expertise and clientele.
In 1994 Michelle’s background led her to a position as an on-air personality for the radio station WSTA. While there she interviewed international recording artists and further deepened her knowledge and access to industry insiders. The new millennium brought new frontiers for Ms. Arthurton with her relocation to the United States in 2000. She continued to work in the legal arena while maintaining a strong presence in the Caribbean music industry. As a member of B.E.S.L.A, the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association, she made even bigger inroads. She met the late Johnny Cochran through this affiliation and subsequently became his personal liaison when he was in St. Thomas. Ms. Arthurton’s other memberships include the National Academy of Recording Arts and Science/ The Grammys, Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide, The Coalition to Preserve Reggae (CPR) and Reggae A.M.P.P.S (Artists, Musicians, Producers, Promoters & Songwriters), Universal Music Benefit for Orphans around the world and the Caribbean American Cultural Caucus.
Today, as President and CEO of E2 Recordings Inc., Ms Arthurton oversees the daily operations of the Indie recording label and its subsidiaries: Le 2 Music Publishing, E2 Music Management and E2 Bookings. This dynamic woman is creating excellence and integrity in her corner of an industry that so often challenges both. By using her solid foundation in legal concepts and her obvious passion for Caribbean music Michelle E. Arthurton is paving the way for independent music entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
