Skip to content

Biography · Business & Enterprise

Jonny Shipes

1980–

United States

BIOGRAPHYPortrait not availableExplore the life, work and source references.
Visit the source record ↗

Biography

Jonny Shipes is an American record executive. Credited with discovering Nipsey Hussle, Joey Bada$, Sean Kingston, Big K.R.I.T., Smoke DZA, and Druski, he is the founder and CEO of GoodTalk, an independent record label and successor to Cinematic Music Group, a label he founded in 2007. Shipes is also the co-founder of Smoker's Club, a cannabis lifestyle brand and semi-annual music festival and tour, and a partner in Babe's, a Finer Diner in the Hamptons.

Sources & collection details

Wikipedia contributors — original record ↗

Black heritage reference ↗

Biography text · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Continue exploring Series 1

Arts, Music & Culture →Business & Enterprise →Everyday Life & Community →

Explore all Series 1 cards →