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Maye James-Holler

1941–2025

United States

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Maye (Hampton) James-Holler (March 11, 1941-December 8, 2025) was a pioneering figure in the American music industry. She was one of the first Black women record company executives, with a career that spans decades and genres. James-Holler's ascent and career path were covered regularly in the music trade publications Cashbox, Billboard, and Record World.

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