Music bio - t. c. Thompkins

T. C. Thompkins has over thirty-five years experience in the music industry as an entertainment consultant and radio specialist.  He established his company, “Thompkins Marketing “, after leaving the position of vice President of CBS Records.  Under his leadership, Epic and Associated Labels had been the number one  urban label  in the world for three years running.. 

As result of his experiences in the industry and his close association with some of the music industry’s icons and legendary performers, he was encouraged to begin his consulting company.  .  Thompkins Marketing has become known as one of the leading entertainment consulting firms in America.  His reputation and knowledge of this business has been the key element that’s made the difference.   

 Since Thompkins Marketing conception, it has played a key role in the development of such artist as, but not limited to:

Rob G Young Qoun Ghetto Boys Angie Stone Domino Nappy Roots Brandy Arrested Development ALC Mark Taylor Poor Righteous Teacher Howard Hewett	K. Riley Jaheim Big Mike Alicia Keys Public Enemy Heather Headly Tryese Dr Ed Montgomery Craig David Khalil Eric Benet

BACKGROUND

TC Thompkins’ music career began in 1971, in Memphis, Tennessee as a regional promotions director with STAX RECORDS.   This was the stepping stone that gave him the love and respect for the hard work that came with bringing the music to the people.

STAX RECORDS – Memphis, TN

TC was a part of the Stax Record Team for two years and had the pleasure of working with such greats as, but not limited to the following:

Issac Hayes Richard Pryor Staples Singers Albert King Confuction Shirley Brown            Otis Redding	Eddie Floyd The Emotions BB King The Barkays Little Milton Rufus Thomas

CAPITOL RECORDS – Dallas, TX

Thompkins relocated to Dallas, Texas and began working for Capitol Records.Capitol had just begun a new R&B segment of its music department.  He was voted Regional Director the Year and worked with such stars as:        
Natalie Cole (her debut project)
Frankie Beverly and Maze (major force in the development of their first project)
Tavaras

ABC RECORDS – Dallas, TX
Worked with such greats, among other greats as

Chaka Kahn Dramatics Four Tops BB King	Crusaders Pointer Sisters Steely Dan

CBS RECORDS – NEW YORK, NEW YORK

Served as Regional Director, National Director and Vice President of Promotions of CBS/EPIC RECORDS.  A key force in the development, marketing, and promotions of the following artist, but not limited to:

Michael Jackson – Headed the promotions, marketing and development of his first solo projects.    “OFF THE WALL and THRILLER” (which was the largest selling CD of all times, {forty million units, world wide}.

Sade – Introduced this artist to the American market.  Spear- headed the marketing and promotional campaign for The American debut project “Diamond Life”.

Luther Vandross – Headed marketing, promotions and advertising campaign on first three projects (“Never To  Much”, “Busy Body”, “and “Always, Forever, For Love”) all sold over two million units and have becomes classics .

Other Projects were, but not limited to:

Isley Brothers George Clinton Barry White Teddy Pendergrass Mutume Cindi Lauper Tina Marie	O'Jays Patti LaBell Culture Club Lou Rawls S.O.S Band (Debut Project) Heatwave

HONORS AND AWARDS:

• Voted  “Regional Director of  the Year” for two years running    
• Voted “Number One Urban Label” three of the six years during my tenure as Vice President
• Voted “Executive of the Year” by BRE Magazine
• WHO’s WHO in Black America  for two years
  

GR PRODUCTIONS

Vice President of Operations, Developed marketing promotional campaign on all production company’s artist and clients.
Key artist and clients were:

Teddy Riley & Guy Keith Sweat	Wrecks ‘N Effect Heavy D