About Quality Control

Quality Control Marketing LLC is the result of five individuals combining ideas, contacts, experience, and resources to form one like-minded company. The individuals involved are:

Karim Panni (aka Nightclubber Lang)

Radio Personality, DJ, concert promoter and longtime emcee in Boom Bap Project/Oldominion (Rhymesayers Ent.).  Karim is the former owner of the now defunct MYX Music Label and a bonafide mover and shaker. He brings 15 plus years of hiphop experience to the Quality Control table.
Email: karim@qualitycontrolmarketing.com

Kyle Pierce (aka Keelay)

One half of the super producer tag team Keelay and Zaire (MYX Music Label, OM), and a member of the newly formed group Grillade (with the Park and Ragen Fykes). Kyle is quickly becoming one of urban music’s go-to producers as well as music marketing professionals.
Email: keelay@qualitycontrolmarketing.com

Ian Davis (aka ID)

An indie hiphop industry pioneer. One of industries first and best radio servicing professionals, and backbone for powerhouse indie labels such as Hieroglyphics, ABB Records and iM Media. ID does it all.
Email: ian@qualitycontrolmarketing.com

Jonathan Kim (aka J. Kim)

Jonathan Kim began his career as a radio DJ/Music Director. Upon graduating college, he immediately began working for Sound in Color, running their radio and bookings department, working on projects as varied as Steve Spacek, SA-RA, Blu, Exile, Ta’Raach, GB and others.  While at Sound in Color, he began managing Blu, and was the main force behind the entire campaign for Blu and Exile’s critically acclaimed album “Below the Heavens,” which was also the start of his publicity career.  Over the years, he starting managing Exile as well, and further developed his publicity and marketing business under the name Synergy Works, working with artists such as DJ Spinna, Karriem Riggins, SA-RA, Exile, Quadron, 14KT, Big Tone, Elzhi, Fresh Daily, John Robinson and J. Rawls, Mochilla, Bronwswood Recordings, Quantic, and others.
Email: Jkim@qualitycontrolmarketing.com

Eamon Mulligan

Eamon has worked with Legendary Music, home of West Coast hip hop pioneers, Living Legends for many years and has worn many hats from label manager, tour manager, online and street marketing, merchandise manager, and artist management. Eamon currently manages Living Legend artists, The Grouch & Eligh. Always trying to stay one-step ahead of the game, Eamon has contributed in the Living Legends and G&E brand remain relevant in the digital world.

Email: eamon6@gmail.com

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