Mia Washington
A&R and Talent Reporter
Former A&R coordinator turned journalist, covering talent scouting, global music markets, and artist discovery trends.
About Mia
Mia Washington spent four years as an A&R coordinator at a major label, where she was directly involved in scouting, signing, and developing emerging artists. She participated in signing decisions for artists who went on to achieve multi-platinum status. After transitioning to journalism, Mia has applied her insider knowledge to reporting on how labels find and develop talent in the streaming era. Her coverage of global markets—particularly the rise of Latin American and African music—has been praised for its depth and cultural sensitivity. She regularly contributes analysis to IFPI and Merlin reports.
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Coverage Breakdown
Articles by Mia (2)
Scouting by Algorithm: The New A&R Playbook for Discovering Talent
Modern scouting methods from social media analytics to live showcases.
· 14 min readIndustry AnalysisLagos, Bogotá, Jakarta: The Emerging Capitals of the Global Music Business
Exploring booming markets in Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
· 16 min read