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Joseph “Papo” Besson

Vice President/Operations

In 2009 Papo had started his own online magazine Nilif Magazine Through entertainment relationships. Nilif Magazine, which stands for Nothing In Life Is Free Magazine, was the source of interviews of Esther Baxter , Mic Geronimo, Josh Xantus, DJ Skribble  and Macy Gray.

Prior to Papo making his move to Los Angeles in early 2011, he was CMO of All Access SMS a mobile marketing company that has done campaigns for TV, Internet TV, and Satellite Radio.

In Los Angeles Papo’s services were in high demand as a consultant. Papo performed consultant work for Artist/companies such as: Healthfirst  (coordinating  and producing Non-Profit events),  Julian Warshaw co-owner of Vine St. Music, Lissa Lauria, Stilettos & Sounds PR LLC, Young Jinsu, Bystorm/Lightburn Ent, Z of Humbled Soul Music,  & MDOT.  Papo also is A&R consulting for Keke Palmer for her independent EP release.

Papo has also taken to task the role of manager for Kes Ingoldsby a Sony/ATV producer who is based out of Los Angeles and London as well as Rellevant King a producer born of California and currently based out of NYC.

Through Papo’s long time relationship with Printz Board he was offered a position with Beets & Produce as Vice President/Operations.  In Papo’s words “ I am working with the most talented and connected people in the entertainment business, we love creating and being innovative.  If you ask me who is leading the pack right now and in the future, I would say Beets & produce, with out a doubt.”