Head of A&R & Music Licensing,
Mass Appeal South Asia;
Founder & Editor, HipHop-N-More
Navjosh Singh is an award winning journalist turned music executive, currently serving as the Head of A&R for Mass Appeal South Asia, one of the most prominent music labels in modern music, co-founded by Nas. He has over 17 years of experience in journalism, content distribution, curation, artist development and A&R as he continues to successfully balance being an editor/journalist and full-time music executive.
His media outlet HipHop-N-More.com has won several accolades, including being ranked on The Source Magazine’s prestigious “Digital Power 30,” a list which honors the most influential Hip-Hop outlets on the internet.
As a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMYs), Navjosh Singh continues to connect South Asian artists with the global music community, blending his deep roots in journalism with his experience in artist development.
Early Career & Music
A high school drummer, Navjosh got his accidental start in the music industry while still in law college, when Navjosh Singh launched a blog in 2008 that covered the latest in the world of hip-hop, breaking news and offering meaningful commentary. His website HipHop-N-More, which was born purely as a passion project, quickly became one of the most sought after platforms on Hip-Hop with traffic peaking at over 1.5 million visitors a month and Navjosh becoming a significant voice in the global Hip-Hop culture. He has interviewed prominent artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park, Ashanti, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Chamillionaire, Akon and Lil Baby among others. In 2012, Navjosh successfully launched the artist discovery platform “Saturday Spotlight” where he helped discover artists such as Russ, Ty Dolla Sign, IDK, August Alsina, Trap Beckham and more.
Transition to Entrepreneurship
In 2019, Navjosh Singh launched his own consultancy 86sonics, serving artists of all sizes in US, UK and South Asia with an aim to provide boutique A&R, sync and marketing services. Aside from helping multi platinum artists, he also landed A&R and producer credits on American TV shows like The Chi, Swagger (Apple TV), 50 Cent’s POWER and more while creating sync & discovery opportunities for emerging artists. In 2022, he joined Mass Appeal India as a consultant and A&R and soon after took upon the role of Head of A&R as the company grew its operations in India and widened its scope of work to other markets in South Asia. With a truly global vision, he has contributed as an A&R and producer to releases from the likes of DIVINE, Karan Aujla, Sidhu Moose Wala, Ghostface Killah, SMG, Raf Saperra, Russ, Armani White, Connor Price and dozens more.
About the Companies
Navjosh Singh is the founder and editor of HipHop-N-More.com, a Google News and Apple News-certified independent publication. Founded in 2008, it has received multiple accolades, most notably being ranked on The Source magazine’s “Digital Power 30,” recognizing the world’s most influential hip-hop outlets. Navjosh’s work has been quoted/credited on publications like TIME, Complex, Rolling Stone, ESPN & Billboard in addition to being shared by icons like Prince, Nicki Minaj, The Weeknd and 50 Cent among others.
Throughout his journalism career, he has interviewed stars such as Kendrick Lamar, Ludacris, Mike Shinoda, Lil Baby, B.o.B, Big Sean, Ashanti, Chamillionaire, 2 Chainz, Busta Rhymes, Akon, and many more.
Navjosh Singh currently serves as the Head of A&R for Mass Appeal South Asia, a leading label amplifying the voices of Hip-Hop in India and beyond. Mass Appeal is an entertainment company dedicated to telling stories from the perspective of those who shape and shift culture. Since 1996, Mass Appeal has documented the emerging movements that influence popular ideas. Today, the label co-founded by Nas has become the definitive platform for elevating South Asian hip-hop worldwide.
Impact & Vision
Navjosh’s mission has always been to respect the culture and work at the forefront of Global hip hop, driven by a vision to take South Asian music to all corners of the world, while staying rooted in authenticity. Thanks to his unique experience and background in music from different parts of the world and music journalism, he understands sounds and sonics at a deep level, which allows him to bring cross-border collaborations to life in a way that feels natural and cohesive. His focus is on developing artists in a sustainable way, spotlighting stories that deserve a wider stage, and building bridges across scenes and borders through thoughtful collaborations that resonate far beyond their origins.
