If you’re a fan of artists like Chris Brown, Keri Hilson and J.Cole, then you’re a fan of Ethiopia Habtemariam. Why? As the executive VP/head of urban music for University Music Publishing Group and senior VP at Motown Records, Habtemariam signed these artists and helped propel their careers to the heights they've reached today.

Billboard named her one of its “30 Under 30” in 2005. In 2013, she intends to roll out big hits with the likes of Erykah Badu, Chrisette Michele and B. Smyth.

"My goal is to just have quality music-nothing that's for the moment or following a trend," Habtemariam said in a speech during Billboard's inaugural Urban Power List, where she was honored.

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