Delante Murphy is a dedicated advocate for creatives and a passionate purveyor of inspiring music. With over 20 years of experience in the music industry, Delante has a proven track record of managing and elevating the careers of artists and producers across diverse genres.

His career began in 2003 with the management of renowned music producer Troy Taylor, where he negotiated a production deal with Atlantic Records and secured publishing agreements with Downtown Music Publishing. During this period, Delante also played a pivotal role in managing Trey Songz’s career, from 2003 to 2010, overseeing his rise to fame with over 5 million albums and 6 million singles sold. Under his guidance, Trey Songz achieved two Grammy nominations, multiple chart-topping singles—including the Billboard Hot 100 hit "Say Aah"—and successful brand partnerships.

From 2010 to 2012, Delante managed K. Michelle’s burgeoning career at Jive Records, contributing to her platinum-certified hit "Can't Raise a Man," a major tour, and her role on "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta."

In 2016, he joined EMPIRE Music Distribution as an A&R Director, where he signed and developed projects for artists such as Lil Duval, Afro B, Trevor Jackson, Kevin Ross, and That Girl Lay Lay. Under his leadership, Lil Duval's "Living Your Best Life" featuring Snoop Dogg achieved multiple chart-topping milestones, including a four-week run at number one on the Billboard Urban Charts and a platinum certification in 2025. Afro B’s "Johanna" was certified gold, and his work helped propel the Afrobeat genre into global prominence. That Girl Lay Lay’s music led to a successful Nickelodeon show, now in its fifth season.