Tevaar Smith

From the booth to the boardroom, from the block to the global stage, 195 Oak stands for elevation, precision, mastery. Not everyone will understand it but not everyone is supposed to

195 Oak is a label not grown in boardrooms, but rooted in real life, where bars mean something. We are here to restore the feeling, the hunger, the soul. 📽️ @1masontaylor

Chronicles from a Cadillac with @deantevh

Living life like the blooper section of a music video

It’s been a good run

Next week, I’ll be in New Orleans speaking @nolamusicon . As a Gulf Coast kid New Orleans was always like the big city to us so spending time there is always an enriching experience for me

Gon be my season for some summers and winters they let me in like them people from “Sinners” S/O @btoboston @massmusicartssummit @d4thegreat

Gut instinct used to be enough to break an artist. Today, intuition still matters, but spreadsheets, algorithms, and predictive models often decide who gets signed (and who gets dropped). These A&R and marketing pros pull back the curtain on how labels really evaluate talent, revealing: 
✨ The exact metrics A&R and label reps look at
✨ Free and paid tools that predict artist success
✨ How to make data work for you instead of against you Perfect for: Artists, managers, and anyone curious about the data driving music discovery today. The Panelists:  🗣️Alex Holder @concordrecords @alex_arlette 🗣️Tony Tuesday @tonytuesday  @onerpm 🗣️Tevaar Smith @tevaar 
Moderator: Brandon Thomas @thatsbrandont Grab your All-Access or Conference-Only pass from the link in bio 🎟️ . . . #musicindustry #carolinamusicscene #localmusic #ncmusic #scmusic

Up next on the MMAS stage is @tevaar , Director of Artist & Label Partnerships at @the_orchard_ and founder of @195oakthelabel , featured on our next panel: 💎 What’s The Deal?: The Power Behind Music Distribution Partnership. With 8+ years in the world of music distribution, Tevaar started his journey at TuneCore, where he quickly became a go-to resource for independent artists and labels. Now at @the_orchard_ , he plays a key role in building impactful, long-term partnerships — working closely with a global roster to amply artist visibility, craft strategic rollouts, and scale success across markets. In 2024, he launched his own independent label @195oakthelabel , which has already partnered with notable artists like REASON and Deante Hitchcock. From empowering indie artists to brokering major distribution deals, Tevaar is helping redefine what independent success looks like in today’s music industry. 💡Don’t miss this expert breakdown of how the right distribution partnership can fuel your visibility, independence, and artistic growth. 🗓September 27-28, 2025 📍Aloft Boston Seaport Hotel | 401 D St, Boston, MA 02110 ⏰11AM–7PM 🎟Early Bird 2-Day Pass available NOW for just $35 (limited quantity!) 🔗Reserve your spot at mmassummit.com or click the link in our bio!

We’re back with the THIRD installment of our Q&A series that we’ll be doing throughout the year where we bring music industry pros, artists, and more into our Discord to answer your questions and hopefully help you figure out how you can grow, improve, and reach your goals. We’re live in the discord again this Thursday (5/30) at 6pm EST with @tevaar - Tevaar Smith is an emerging star in the music industry, with over eight years of experience in music distribution. He began his journey at @tunecore l, where he quickly gained recognition as a reliable and trusted resource for independent artists and labels. Currently serving as the Director of Artist and Label Partnerships at @the_orchard_ , Tevaar has played a pivotal role in signing and supporting a diverse, global roster of clients. In 2024, he took his career to the next level by launching his own label, @195oakthelabel , and has already secured partnerships with notable artists like REASON and Deante Hitchcock. Originally from Biloxi, MS, Tevaar is also a proud graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi. As always It’s FREE for you to join, you can either go to the linktree and join the discord community, or if you leave us a comment we’ll send you a personal invite. If you’d like to join, ask questions, and take advantage of all of the opportunities we’re trying to put in front of our community make sure you jump into the discord server today - we’d love to have you! Tag an artist who could benefit from joining our community and share this with your friends ☺️🫡 #musiccommunity #independentartist

Pardon my flex

HouseMates - today we’re bringing you another installment of our “In The Office With…” series, where we step behind the scenes into the creative spaces of some of our favorite music industry executives, creatives, and people behind the scenes of our favorite artists. Today we’re in the office with the founder/managing parter of a new independent artist and label services firm @195oakthelabel , the Director of Artist & Label Services at @the_orchard_ and a great friend who we respect massively - @tevaar . Tevaar Smith is an emerging star in the music industry, with over eight years of experience in music distribution. He began his journey at @tunecore , where he quickly gained recognition as a reliable and trusted resource for independent artists and labels. Currently serving as the Director of Artist and Label Partnerships at The Orchard, Tevaar has played a pivotal role in signing and supporting a diverse, global roster of clients. In 2024, he took his career to the next level by launching his own label, 195 Oak, and has already secured partnerships with notable artists like REASON and Deante Hitchcock. Originally from Biloxi, MS, Tevaar is also a proud graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi. Swipe through the carousel to step into Tevaar’s creative space, day to day schedule, and learn more about what’s inspired him to get to where he’s at in his career. If you’re interested in pitching a client, team member, colleague or being a part of this series, hit us in the DM’s! #Interview #Musicindustry #music