Co-Founder / Strategy & Management
Markee Richmond
Markee leads company strategy, artist management, business development and the systems that turn creative goals into executable plans.
View Markee’s profile →About LowKey
Legacy is built in the quiet.
LowKey Productions & Media helps independent artists build organized, market-ready careers through management, development, media, booking and production—without losing the identity that made the work matter.
Our Story
From Richmond roots to a company built for artists.
LowKey was founded by Markee Richmond and Arlo Tate, family and creative partners whose working relationship began long before the company. Their foundation was formed in Richmond, California through Next Level—the three Tate brothers and their cousin Markee—where the group learned to create records, organize shows and build opportunities independently.
That work led to Paul Stewart and Power Move Productions. In 1997, Quincy Jones selected Next Level’s “I Don’t Know” to open the Sprung soundtrack. The lesson carried forward: lasting careers are built through preparation, loyalty, strong relationships and the ability to move with purpose.
Explore the Next Level legacy →The Foundation
Bay Area perspective. Tucson base. Global direction.
Today, LowKey brings that independent foundation to artists and creative partners who need real structure behind their talent.
RichmondNext Level forms its identity through family, music and self-created opportunities.
Power MoveThe group works with Paul Stewart and Power Move Productions.
1997“I Don’t Know” opens the Quincy Jones-selected Sprung soundtrack.
TodayLowKey operates from Tucson, carries Bay Area roots and works across markets globally.
Founders
Two perspectives. One standard.
Co-Founder / Creative & Artist Development
Arlo Tate
Arlo brings artist experience, creative direction and a lifelong understanding of performance, development and the work required behind the music.
View Arlo’s profile →The LowKey Standard
Purpose, preparation, and professional execution.
Independent First
We build strategy around ownership, identity, clear choices and long-term leverage—not short-term noise.
Real Relationships
Bay Area roots shaped a culture of loyalty, honesty, accountability and respect for the people behind the work.
Built for Legacy
Every campaign, release and opportunity should support a larger career and business foundation.
Next Move
Build the next chapter with intention.
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