
Cory Taylor
Treasurer
Cory Taylor is a talented music industry professional with over 15 years of experience. The Virginia native entered the music entertainment industry in 2005 as Day Manager to Cheryl "Coko" Clemons, member of Multi-Platinum, Grammy-nominated, R&B trio, Sisters with Voices, better known as SWV. Cory supported Coko in producing her first Gospel album, "Grateful" which received a Grammy nomination. In 2008, he accelerated to a full-time Manager's role during the production of her second Gospel album "The Winner in Me". Impressed by his professionalism, leadership, and tenacity, SWV hired him as its full-time Manager. Cory also served as full-time Manager for Kameelah "Meelah" Williams, former lead singer of "702", and was instrumental in securing her on the 3rd season TVOne R&B Divas Atlanta.
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Cory fused his passion for music and artist development and founded 21 Voices Entertainment, a management consulting and entertainment agency. He was instrumental in securing a new album deal for SWV at Mass Appeal/E1 Entertainment in 2011 and the SWV brand, including business relations, international, national, and regional travels, performances; recordings; and daily activities. Over the years, Cory has supported and secured music business for Keith Sweat, Kelly Price, Mario Winans, Lisa Page Brooks, Isaac Carree, R.L. of Next, TWEET, BLACKSTREET, Faith Evans, 112, JIM JONES, Carl Thomas, LIL MO, Sunshine Anderson, Musiq Soul Child, Shanice Wilson, Meelah of 702, Bobby V, Glenn Lewis, and Dru Hill.
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In 2010, Cory founded "R&B Nights" now known as "RnB Spotlight", a monthly showcase hosted monthly at the legendary SOB in NYC. The purpose of "RnB Spotlight"; is to open the curtain of opportunity for the next superstars to be discovered. Amateurs are given a platform to showcase their talents and gain
local and national exposure in the R&B community. Chart-topping superstars have headlined the showcase, including SWV, Kenny Lattimore, R.L. of 90's R&B group Next; Meelah of 702, LaTocha Scott of Xscape, Mario Winans, Dru Hill, Sunshine Anderson, Faith Evans. Marsha Ambrosius, etc. RnB Spotlight was also featured on BET. Cory was responsible for securing the SWV reality series "SWV REUNITED" on WETv and served as the executive producer for the series. "SWV REUNITED" was the #1 highest-rated freshman show in the network's history. SWV Reunited debuted at #1 and was WETv's highest-rated show. "The Coko and Cory show" debuted on over 40 Musical Soul Food Stations (FM 100.9 in VA) for two years and aired each Saturday at Noon est. In 2017 Cory reunited the Platinum Group 702 and had secured worldwide bookings, and currently serves as their Manager. Cory recently teamed up with Multi-Platinum Grammy Award winner Faith Evans to develop several TV docu-series. Cory recently teamed up with VIBE Magazine to feature a weekly column centered around new and upcoming rising artists. Cory was hired as a talent scout for "American Idol" to find new talent for their 20th season. He gives all praises to GOD from where all of his blessings come
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