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The Logan Westbrooks Story

Dr. Logan H. Westbrooks is a veteran music industry executive who helped garner over a hundred million dollars in career sales, plus more than 50 gold and 25 platinum records. His career spans 50 years and impressive stints at CBS, Mercury, Capitol, CBS International, Griffey Entertainment and his own label Source Records. The roster of artists who were promoted and marketed by Westbrooks and his team include Chuck Brown & the Soul Searchers, Sharon Paige, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, and the group Smash (which was comprised of The Debarge family).
The Source label created a string of gold hits including the chart topping “Bustin’ Loose,” recorded by the late, great Godfather of Go-Go Music, Chuck Brown. Among his many affiliations, Westbrooks is a lifetime member of the NAACP and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Dr. Westbrooks was also a 2008 Lincoln University Distinguished Alumni and an inductee in the 2009 HBCU Alumni Hall of Fame. As a producer, Logan has developed three video shorts: The Healing House, It’s Never Too Late and Home Of The Heroes.
Dr. Westbrooks received the 2015 Faith Award from Faith Love & Hope Unlimited, The Music Pioneer Award from United Music Heritage, Inc. and The Vanguard Award from the Living Legends Foundation. Logan Westbrooks was one of the first black music executives in the music industry. He was the Co-Architect of “The Harvard Report, A Study in Black Music,” which was re-released by Ascent Publishing as of 2017. This is in addition to The Anatomy of the Music Industry: How The Game Was and How The Game Has Changed and the re-release of The Anatomy of a Record Company; which was first published in 1981. Dr. Westbrooks is committed to inspiring and educating those who follow the evolution of popular music from soul, to R&B, gospel, pop and hip-hop. This is a coveted collection for artists, managers, educators and fans of the music business.
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Logan H. Westbrooks was one of these pioneering executives, and his personal collection — held by the Archives of African American Music and Culture at Indiana University Bloomington — reflects the state of the music industry from the mid-1960s to the 1980s, which is often described as the Golden Age for Black popular music. This podcast features highlights from the collection which illuminate the role and achievements of Logan H. Westbrooks as a music industry executive and promoter of Black music for both major and independent labels.

Industry Pioneer

Shaping music business with groundbreaking strategies and vision.

Award Winner

Recognized globally for contributions to music and culture.

Cultural Advocate

Promoting diversity and representation in music industry spaces.

Thought Leader

Guiding artists and executives with expertise, insight, vision, and strategy.
“Pictured Left to Right: Cheryl Golden, Ph.D, Vice President of Academic Affairs/Academic Officer; Robert Lipscomb, M.B.A & Chairman of the Board of Trustees; Johnny B. Watson, President of LeMoyne Owen, L.L.D.; Jeff Johnson, Honorary Doctorate Recipient and Commencement Speaker 2014; Dr. Logan H. Westbrooks, Honorary Doctorate Recipient 2014.”
Graduation
“ Logan H. Westbrooks and Memphis Mayor A. C. Wharton as Westbrooks receives the Key to the City of Memphis. ”
Downtown Memphis
“ Logan H. Westbrooks receives Honorary Doctorate. ”
Dr. Westbrooks
Larita Shelby
LaRita Shelby is Tennessee native whose family hails from Memphis, Tennessee on Carnegie Street. Shelby is also the owner of SB Media & Marketing and Shall Be Productions. She has worked with Dr. Logan H. Westbrooks for over a decade as a creative consultant and project manager. Additionally, LaRita is VP of Business Development at Lee Bailey’s EURweb.com. LaRita is the author of On My Father’s Side and The Brand Beside the Brand. She is a screenwriter, former military broadcaster, singer and actress. LaRita is especially proud to contribute to the Lauderdale Sub book project which unfolds the rich history of faith and excellence that fueled her family’s neighborhood. Miss Shelby is an undergraduate of Loyola Marymount and she holds a Master of Media and Communication Psychology degree from Touro University. Most recent accolades include: 2025 NAWBO Nominee for Community Business Leader of the Year, 2024 President's Volunteer Service Award, 2024 Certificate of Recognition City of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, 2023 Leadership Award from the Regional Cal Black Chamber of Commerce of SFV and 2020 Certificate of Recognition City of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. It’s business by day and jazz by night, LaRita also performs as “Jazzy Rita” and she is a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Her music can be heard on all digital outlets under Jazzy Rita Shelby.
For info: ContactUs@SBMediaandMarketing.com
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Larita Shelby
LaRita Shelby is Tennessee native whose family hails from Memphis, Tennessee on Carnegie Street. Shelby is also the owner of SB Media & Marketing and Shall Be Productions. She has worked with Dr. Logan H. Westbrooks for over a decade as a creative consultant and project manager. Additionally, LaRita is VP of Business Development at Lee Bailey’s EURweb.com. LaRita is the author of On My Father’s Side and The Brand Beside the Brand. She is a screenwriter, former military broadcaster, singer and actress. LaRita is especially proud to contribute to the Lauderdale Sub book project which unfolds the rich history of faith and excellence that fueled her family’s neighborhood. Miss Shelby is an undergraduate of Loyola Marymount and she holds a Master of Media and Communication Psychology degree from Touro University. Most recent accolades include: 2025 NAWBO Nominee for Community Business Leader of the Year, 2024 President's Volunteer Service Award, 2024 Certificate of Recognition City of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, 2023 Leadership Award from the Regional Cal Black Chamber of Commerce of SFV and 2020 Certificate of Recognition City of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. It’s business by day and jazz by night, LaRita also performs as “Jazzy Rita” and she is a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Her music can be heard on all digital outlets under Jazzy Rita Shelby.
For info: ContactUs@SBMediaandMarketing.com https://www.sbmediaandmarketing.com/
Dr. Justin D. Key
Dr. Justin D. Key is a business strategist, entrepreneur, and consultant with over 15 years of experience across the entertainment, education, and corporate sectors. As a trusted advisor to Dr. Logan H. Westbrooks, he provides strategic counsel on business development, contract review, and technology integration. A mathematician by training and a creative entrepreneur by passion, Dr. Key bridges innovation, structure, and vision to help advance Dr. Westbrooks’ ongoing ventures.
For info: Justin@JustinDKey.com
Dr. Justin D. Key
Dr. Justin D. Key is a business strategist, entrepreneur, and consultant with over 15 years of experience across the entertainment, education, and corporate sectors. As a trusted advisor to Dr. Logan H. Westbrooks, he provides strategic counsel on business development, contract review, and technology integration. A mathematician by training and a creative entrepreneur by passion, Dr. Key bridges innovation, structure, and vision to help advance Dr. Westbrooks’ ongoing ventures.
For info: Justin@JustinDKey.com
Dee Robinson
Dee Robinson is a creative poet and the founder of Dee Robinson, the Right Writer Professional Writing Service. For over twenty years, she has helped clients elevate their stories as a speech writer, ghost writer, editor, consultant, and idea maven. After helping many others, Dee has written her own book titled The Capricious & Anecdotal Sojourn of a Woman who Sometimes Processes Information in a Peculiar Fashion.
In 1998, Dee established Mentaltainment, an entertainment production company with an emphasis on creating enlightening and uplifting live entertainment. Dee is also an indie filmmaker who has produced two short films—It’s Never too Late and The Healing House.
In 2005, through Mentaltainment, she produced an all-night jam session called The People Café that had the vibe of a modern-day juke joint. It was inspired by a song she wrote called The People Café. The jam session was the talk of the town and ran for 15 years.
As a poet, Dee produced a critically-acclaimed spoken word CD called WomanFlower and she released two CDs—Grown & Sexy Lullabies: Music to Love By and Let There be Love. She also released several other Singles. Dee Robinson has a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from Georgia State University. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia and is a valuable asset to Dr. Westbrooks’ team.
Dee Robinson
Dee Robinson is a creative poet and the founder of Dee Robinson, the Right Writer Professional Writing Service. For over twenty years, she has helped clients elevate their stories as a speech writer, ghost writer, editor, consultant, and idea maven. After helping many others, Dee has written her own book titled The Capricious & Anecdotal Sojourn of a Woman who Sometimes Processes Information in a Peculiar Fashion.
In 1998, Dee established Mentaltainment, an entertainment production company with an emphasis on creating enlightening and uplifting live entertainment. Dee is also an indie filmmaker who has produced two short films—It’s Never too Late and The Healing House.
In 2005, through Mentaltainment, she produced an all-night jam session called The People Café that had the vibe of a modern-day juke joint. It was inspired by a song she wrote called The People Café. The jam session was the talk of the town and ran for 15 years.
As a poet, Dee produced a critically-acclaimed spoken word CD called WomanFlower and she released two CDs—Grown & Sexy Lullabies: Music to Love By and Let There be Love. She also released several other Singles. Dee Robinson has a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from Georgia State University. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia and is a valuable asset to Dr. Westbrooks’ team.