Meet Dee Dee Hibbler-Murray

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dee Dee Hibbler-Murray.

Dee Dee Murray is an entertainment professional with over 30 years of industry experience. Dee Dee is the owner of Murray Media Production Partners, LLC, contractually serving as Production Manager for the DeKalb Entertainment Commission. At the D.E.C., Dee Dee is responsible for managing the film permitting process for Unincorporated DeKalb County, Tucker, and Stonecrest, Georgia. Additionally, Dee Dee has facilitated permitting for films such as Fast8, Game Night, The Leisure Seeker, Logan Lucky, Diary of a Wimpy Kid 4 and Den of Thieves.

Dee Dee has served as General Manager of Big Boi’s (Outkast) record label, Purple Ribbon Records; Executive Director of Clifford “T.I.” Harris’ non-profit, The K.I.N.G. Foundation; and Director of A&R Administration of Perri “Pebbles” Reid’s label, Savvy Records. Dee Dee is the former manager for Organized Noize Productions and played an intricate role in the development of the Dungeon Family and its roster of award-winning artist. Including OutKast, Goodie Mob, and Cee-Lo Green. For fifteen years Dee Dee was responsible for production management, publishing administration, and contract negation. Dee Dee is featured Netflix documentary “The Art of Organized Noize” which chronicles the production company’s global musical impact.

Prior to working with Organized Noize and the Dungeon Family, Dee Dee worked at Capitol Records promoting records for artists such as Freddie Jackson, The Gap Band, Full Force, MC Hammer, The Whispers and Tisha Campbell (to name a few). Dee Dee also worked at WVEE-V103, WAOK and WIGO radio stations in the promotions, programming and traffic departments. Prior to that Dee Dee worked in retail at Turtles Records and Tapes. While in college at Savannah State University, Dee Dee was an announcer at WHCJ radio station and the News Director at WEAS (E-93), the city’s commercial urban radio station. As a sophomore in college, Dee Dee created The Savannah State Spotlight which aired every Saturday morning on E-93 to feature news, music, and programming geared towards student life on campus. Her show became very popular and aired for three years until she was officially hired as News Director upon graduation.

Dee Dee has been a member of the Atlanta Chapter of The Recording Academy (The Grammys) since 2004, serving as Governor and National Trustee from 2006-2011. During her tenure as Trustee, Dee Dee served on the National Executive, Finance and Membership Committees. In addition, Dee Dee is a founding board member of the UGA Music Business Certificate Program and a past board member of The Friends of Georgia Music (GA Music Hall of Fame) and member of Alpha Kappa Sorority, Incorporated.

Has it been a smooth road?
I tell everyone that I speak to about my career path that the key to my success has been maintaining a reputation for doing good business, being a person of my word and getting things done. My reputation has opened many doors for me when I started in 1985 and continues to do so today.

Each viable career opportunity was presented to me via a phone call from someone who has sought me out specifically to complete a project or to offer me a job. No opportunity that I sought out for myself has been successful. It was the opportunities that found me, that turned into long-term career choices – every single one.

Struggles came with life and industry changes. Loss of loved ones, health issues and a drastic change in the way we did business and made money in the music industry.

We’d love to hear more about your business.
Murray Media Production Partners is a creative consulting agency that focuses on business support for the public and private sector.

I cater my services around the creative needs of my clients, one of which is the DeKalb County Government in the areas of film, music, television, and gaming. I am most proud of the way that I have been able to re-invent myself to meet the business needs of my clients in the ever-evolving entertainment industry.

What sets me apart from others is my unique skill set, astute business acumen and positive approach to all things. I am an attentive listener and a genuine, humble servant.

Is our city a good place to do what you do?
I agree that Atlanta is a great city to launch an entertainment career. For those starting out, you need to work hard until you find your niche and smash that shit.

There are a tremendous amount of resources, networks, and mentors who are willing to support your creative efforts. You, in turn, must prove your worthiness, be a constant learner and work hard to meet the constant demands and changes in this industry. Nobody wants to pour into someone that is not willing to work as hard as someone like me has to achieve success. We (my peers) are all constantly working to improve ourselves by reading trade publications and books, attending professional development events and expanding our networks to elevate our NET WORTH.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.dekalbentertainment.com
• Instagram: @peachesthequeen
• Twitter: @peachesthequeen

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