Los Angeles-based artist management company DISTORTED MGMT announced it has brought on manager Jackie Procacci, adding her clients Nikita, the Wicked and Next To Blue to its growing roster.Procacci will also join the management teams behind Effin and AYCH, working alongside founder Andrew Sierra as the company continues to build out its presence in bass music.
Ad 0:00 Click for sound 0:00 / 0:00 Founded in 2024, DISTORTED has focused on developing electronic artists with strong sonic identities rather than acts built around short-term trends.The company’s current roster includes Effin, Cyclops, BARELY ALIVE, GHENGAR and Ghastly, along with the new additions announced today.
Sierra described the hire as a natural extension of the company’s mission.“From day one, the vision for DISTORTED MGMT has been to build a management company that helps artists create lasting careers while pushing bass music forward,” he said.
“Welcoming Jackie Procacci to the team marks another major step in that vision.” “Jackie brings an incredible track record, a wealth of experience, and artists who perfectly align with the culture we’re building.Nikita, the Wicked, Next To Blue and the rest of her roster represent the next generation of bass music, and we are excited to help amplify what’s already making them so special.” Procacci, who has managed Nikita, the Wicked for nearly five years and Next To Blue for more than three, said the partnership felt like an obvious fit.
She added that joining Effin’s team and co-managing AYCH made the timing especially exciting, calling AYCH an artist she believes is poised for a breakout moment.Known for sampling vintage soul and blues records, Effin dropped his dazzling sophomore album, Daydreams, last summer.
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