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Harvey M.

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Chief Executive Officer at The Recording Academy
📍 Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Harvey Mason Jr. is the CEO of The Recording Academy and a multi-award-winning music and film producer through his company, Harvey Mason Media. He has produced music for artists like Beyoncé and Michael Jackson, and for films including "Dreamgirls" and the "Pitch Perfect" franchise. He attended the University of Arizona.

Outside of his extensive career in music, Harvey has a deep passion for basketball. He played Division I basketball at the University of Arizona on a scholarship, where his team, which included future NBA stars Steve Kerr and Sean Elliott, made it to the 1988 Final Four.

Interesting fact: Harvey wrote his first song, "Love Makes It Better, " for jazz artist Grover Washington Jr. at the age of eight.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States
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Priorities

Topics Harvey cares about

Music Creator Advocacy
As CEO of the Recording Academy, he is focused on ensuring musicians are supported, recognized, and fairly compensated, particularly through the MusiCares charity.
Film & TV Music
He is a prolific producer of soundtracks for major films and television events, including "Respect, " "Dreamgirls, " and "The Wiz Live! , " demonstrating his expertise in musical storytelling.
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Career

Work history

6-2021
Chief Executive Officer
The Recording Academy
1-2020 - 6-2021
Interim Chief Executive Officer
The Recording Academy
6-2008
Founder & CEO
Harvey Mason Media
In the press

Media appearances

Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of The Recording Academy - Legends N Leaders. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Harvey Mason Jr., a music producer and CEO of the Recording Academy and Grammys (Facebook Video). Featured in Facebook
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Education
1986 - 1990
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University of Arizona
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