Tami LaTrell is a multi-platinum songwriter known for her collaborations with notable artists like Whitney Houston, Monica, Keyshia Cole, and SWV. She began her music publishing career with EMI Music Publishing in 2002 and is now affiliated with EMI/Sony Music Publishing.
In 2018, after almost twenty years in the music industry, Tami shifted her focus from songwriting to supporting the music community. She started The Mezzo Agency, which provides various services for songwriters, artists, and producers, including catalog management, metadata enhancement, label services, royalty collection, and music clearance and licensing.
Since establishing The Mezzo Agency, Tami has reclaimed over $2 million in unclaimed royalties for her clients. Her roster includes notable names like rapper K Camp, producer El Jefe, songwriter Corte Ellis, Latin Grammy winner El Puma, and many others who depend on her agency to collect their royalties.
Tami also conducts music publishing and copyright workshops at her agency’s headquarters in Atlanta and advocates for music rights. She worked with The Recording Academy and the late Congressman John Lewis to help pass the Music Modernization Act. Additionally, she has lectured at several universities and participated in various podcasts and conferences as a music business expert.
Her achievements have been recognized in publications such as Ebony Magazine and Bloomberg Law. Tami graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas Southern University and has studied at Harvard Law. She currently serves as the Vice President of The Recording Academy’s Atlanta chapter and is involved with several music- related organizations.
