Visionary creative executive with 22+ years of experience producing, directing, and leading high-output music/media visual storytelling. Proven track record across creative direction, brand development, A&R, and multi-platform campaign execution, including producing and directing 70+ original music videos in one year. Leads independent and major-label projects from concept to revenue, with strong skills in campaigns, systems, and artist development. Extensive experience producing, editing (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro), and developing content pipelines, visual identities, and automation workflows (ChatGPT, Sora) while managing metadata tagging and rights considerations (ASCAP, Songtrust, BMI).

Christian Hughes

Visionary creative executive with 22+ years of experience producing, directing, and leading high-output music/media visual storytelling. Proven track record across creative direction, brand development, A&R, and multi-platform campaign execution, including producing and directing 70+ original music videos in one year. Leads independent and major-label projects from concept to revenue, with strong skills in campaigns, systems, and artist development. Extensive experience producing, editing (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro), and developing content pipelines, visual identities, and automation workflows (ChatGPT, Sora) while managing metadata tagging and rights considerations (ASCAP, Songtrust, BMI).

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Visionary creative executive with 22+ years of experience producing, directing, and leading high-output music/media visual storytelling. Proven track record across creative direction, brand development, A&R, and multi-platform campaign execution, including producing and directing 70+ original music videos in one year.

Leads independent and major-label projects from concept to revenue, with strong skills in campaigns, systems, and artist development. Extensive experience producing, editing (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro), and developing content pipelines, visual identities, and automation workflows (ChatGPT, Sora) while managing metadata tagging and rights considerations (ASCAP, Songtrust, BMI).

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Work Experience

Co-Founder at The O.P.S. & Sons, LLC
January 1, 2020 - Present
Independently released 8 full-length projects from 5 artists and released 70+ self-produced music videos. Designed and executed the unique historic marketing/release campaign “Monday Mass,” releasing a brand new music video every Monday for the calendar year 2023. Launched an experiential event combining fine art, hip-hop, and film titled “Hip Hop Is Fine Art” in June 2024. Directed 52 of the 70+ weekly releases in 2023, creating structured content pipelines for consistent digital releases and audience engagement, plus oversaw visual identity, grassroots event strategy, and performance production.
Founder / CEO at GXDLYFE, INC
January 1, 2018 - Present
Independently consulted artists across the world. Directed music videos and visual content for independent artists and provided high-level branding, narrative, and content consultation to artists, agencies, and startups. Produced and consulted for Grammy-nominated and emerging artists. Supported studio production, rollout strategy, and publishing admin setup including BMI and Songtrust. Founded a full-service creative studio producing branded content, music, and film for artists and entrepreneurs, and led project strategy, client acquisition, budgeting, and team supervision.
Music Producer / A&R
January 1, 2003 - Present
Produced and performed full-length projects for independent and major label artists; conducted thousands of recording and audio mixing sessions and learned Pro Tools at an expert level. Coordinated feature appearances, music videos, and other media for tasked artists. Provided cultural creative consultation and supported securing features. Helped set and execute release needs across audio and visual deliverables.

Education

at Lincoln Park High School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Google UX/UI Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2026
Course Era Publishing and Licensing Workshop (Songtrust, BMI)
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2026
Self-Directed Study (Visual Narrative, Branding, Studio Production, Artist & Repertoire)
January 1, 2005 - July 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services