Leon Youngblood

Who is Leon Youngblood?

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Leon Derrick Youngblood (b. November 27, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey) is an American music manager and director of Urban Music for Get In Magazine.

Career

Leon Youngblood originally worked for Pacific Bell and AT for 16 years in various supervisor and training manager functions. During his tenure with Pacific Bell, SBC and AT his sales teams brokered over 192 million dollars. Leon is a 5 time Presidential Award Winner for being one of the top producers in the company. His music career got a big boost when George Varga of the San Diego Union Tribune did a three page article on Leon's talent showcases.03-16-94 This article by the San Diego Union Tribune launched his career as a music executive, manager and talent scout. He is the former owner of Stagestar Promotions which was based in San Diego, he received a proclamation from Honorable Mayor Susan Golding making May 19 Stagestar Promotions Day, Leon Youngblood was honored with his own day for serving the under-served in the community and helping ex-gang members and at risk youth become employed in music, film and television. I_Apologize_(album)

He also received a letter of praise from Sgt Joe Woods, for his work in helping those who are at risk and providing an alternative outlet in a positive direction for them.

Leon is currently business agent to music icon Jerry Greenberg. He has previously worked with Eddie Singleton, Matt Wargaft Sony Music,and currently has projects with Maani Edwards former VP Publishing Universal Music Group. Maani and Leon are currently working on reality show and music projects with some of the biggest names in America. Leon Youngblood, owner of StageStar Promotions, invited Randy Jackson (who was an executive at Columbia Records prior to his American Idol days) to come to his showcase along with Motown Records, Virgin Records, Jive Records, Def Jam, and several other major labels. Randy stated that the event which was held at San Diego's Symphony Hall was the first time he ever visited San Diego.

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