To commemorate the new partnership between Interscope Geffen A&M and NoName Recordings, this impressive group of industry movers and/or shakers stood in close proximity for one of those photo ops that future historians of the biz will undoubtedly pore over, assuming that poring is still encouraged. NoName co-founder and Grammy-winning mixing engineer Derek “MixedByAli” Ali has worked with Kendrick Lamar, Nipsey Hussle, Roddy Ricch, Mac Miller, SZA, Childish Gambino and more. The first release on NoName—his venture with longtime business partner Dan Maynard—is the fresh single from rapper/singer Shady Blu.

Seen just before deciding that this caption needed to come up at least ½ a dB in the mids are (l-r) IGA Chairman John Janick, EVP/Co-Head of A&R Nicole Wyskoarko, Maynard, Ali, Interscope EVP A&R Tim Glover and IGA Vice Chairman Steve Berman.

“Derek has contributed to some of the most important recordings of the last decade and has developed a keen eye for talent,” reads a quote from Wyskoarko. “He and Dan are innovators in the tech space, and we are big believers in the label they are building.” Glover added that Ali and Maynard “form a powerful creative partnership, one that is already developing a roster of great artists.”

“Interscope has proven to be an amazing home for entrepreneurs,” said Ali. “We are looking forward to working closely with John Janick, Steve Berman, Nicole Wyskoarko, Tim Glover and the entire team as we create opportunities for NoName artists. But can we please keep HITS out of it?”