Kat MacLean Daley Named VP & Head of Publishing at Death Row Records

11 December 2023 - Press release

 

Kat MacLean Daley has been tapped by Snoop Dogg to be the first VP & Head of Publishing at his revitalized Death Row Records, which he acquired in 2022. Kat reports directly to him and is responsible for the company’s day-to-day operations in music, with her primary focus being on their newly established publishing business. She is expanding their already existing catalog and roster, as well as building on Death Row’s existing relationships with writers, producers, and estates.

Prior to joining Death Row, Kat had been at Universal Music Group, starting as a college marketing rep in 2016 during her time at Berklee College of Music. After graduating summa cum laude with a double major in Music Business Management and Professional Music, she was hired by Universal Music Publishing Group full-time, eventually working her way up to Director, Music Sampling & Business Development. In her time at UMPG, she created and implemented processes and data tracking standards, clearing samples for over 1,300 released songs for artists including Drake, Jack Harlow, Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, Beyoncé, Cole Swindell, songs for the Barbie soundtrack, and more. She was also instrumental in setting sampling standards outside of the US and in new genres including country music.

“I am beyond hype to be joining Death Row! I'm extremely grateful for my time at UMPG - I felt like I completed what I set out to do there, so it was time for the next challenge, the next mission," said Kat. "Deborah Mannis-Gardner connected me with Snoop and his team and after hearing his plans for the company, it was a no brainer. I am working closely with Snoop to modernize the already existing deals, find new and exciting ways to leverage and license the legendary catalog, and bring Death Row to the top of people's minds and playlists."

“Kat’s already a legend in the world of clearances and publishing, and her drive and discipline was what I wanted to bring to Death Row,” said Snoop Dogg. “The talent that has been a part of Death Row for over 30 years deserves to have their songs heard, but also to be properly licensed and paid as songwriters and producers. I know that Kat is the right person to take care of our history, while also helping us write the story for the chapters to come. There's a Kat in the Dogg house now.”