Have you ever wondered how your favorite playlist was made? Do you miss the days of mixed tapes? Join us on this nostalgic journey with Saidah Blount to learn why music discovery is so important, how human curation provides warmth that technology simply cannot, and why context is so important to content.  

Saidah Blount is an NYC-based brand and marketing executive known for her focus on music culture. As Sonos' Senior Manager, Global Content Marketing, she’s helped to establish and develop new sonic and cultural platforms for the company, including Sonos Radio, positioning the company as an emerging leader in the music and content space. In her past, Saidah has worked with a number of innovative and influential media outlets and brands, including NPR Music, The Fader, Adidas, Punchdrunk, Spotify, and Topshop. 

Big Takeaway: The best way to prepare for a career in music is to get a well-rounded education on all sides of the business through practical applications like internships and mentorships.  

Follow Saidah on social IG: @saidahb // Twitter: @saibellanyc 

Learn more at https://www.sonos.com/en-us/sonos-radio 

Voices Behind The Music is presented by Feed Media Group and produced by Growth Network Podcasts