ABOUT THE HEAVY GROUP
The Heavy Group is a creative Management, Media and Production company focused on holistic and artistic partnerships with makers and visionaries in Music, Film, Tech and Philanthropy. Formed in 2016 by Jeremy Skaller and Jared Cotter, The Heavy Group’s main mission statement is to help uplift the artists of our times and push them forward for the global community to witness.
At the Heavy Group we believe that hard work trumps almost anything else and that our job is to find, encourage and empower the “next” great artists and thinkers that stand, just below the surface of Pop Culture and who are ready to inform and define it.
Greatness while certainly innate for some, must also be cultivated in a fear-free zone so that the combination of preparation and creative-genius can truly grow to it’s full potential.
Jeremy Skaller
FOUNDER
As an award-winning songwriter/producer, lifelong entrepreneur, film producer, song publisher, and investor, Jeremy Skaller has built an impressive legacy in the music and entertainment industries. As co-founder of The Heavy Group, he has worked with a roster of multi-platinum, record-breaking superstars, embodying the company’s mantra of “Creators for Creators.” With an exceptional understanding of the creative process, Jeremy empowers clients to thrive at the highest level.
In his early career, Jeremy co-founded Orange Factory Music, where he played a pivotal role in launching UK sensation Jay Sean to global stardom. After securing a deal with Cash Money Records/Universal, Jeremy and his team made history with Jay Sean’s 2009 hit "Down," which became the first song by a South Asian artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 and will cross the rare Diamond sales certification (10 million) in the U.S. by early 2025. The track was followed by other chart-topping hits, including the 3x-platinum "Do You Remember" [feat. Sean Paul & Lil Jon] and the platinum "2012 (It Ain’t The End)" [feat. Nicki Minaj].
Jeremy’s musical achievements have earned him over 100 million singles sold (20+ Billion accumulated streams), ten #1 Billboard Dance Chart singles, and five consecutive Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hits. Most recently, he published Rihanna's "Needed Me," which has reached Diamond status (2024).
In 2016, Jeremy co-founded The Heavy Group with longtime creative collaborator Jared Cotter. The company spans a record label, publishing, management, charitable initiatives, and film/TV production. Under The Heavy Group’s umbrella, Jeremy has helped guide the careers of artists such as Bazzi, Kiana Ledé, and producer, Sean Cook, who produced and Executive Produced 2024 super-break-out-star, Shaboozey—who made history as the first Black country artist to hit #1 on the charts, redefining the genre and breaking cultural boundaries. "A Bar Song" spent a record 19 weeks at #1 in America, making it tied for the longest running #1 in the history of the Music Business.
Known for his expertise in cross-genre collaborations and his ability to work across many different facets of the music business, production, songwriting, publishing, remixing and management, Jeremy has worked with artists like Lil Wayne, Yoko Ono, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Khalid and more His impact extends beyond just the hits and he has developed a proven methodology to help artists, producers and writers, discover their authentic voices and then reach their full creative potential.
In addition to his musical success, Jeremy is a seasoned entrepreneur with a diverse portfolio. He was an early investor in global fitness company ClassPass, founded STILL, a music label focused on wellness and meditation, and created "Rebel Heart," a full-service TV and film company. His forward-thinking ventures continue to shape the intersection of music, technology, and wellness.
Jeremy’s innovative approach and entrepreneurial spirit make him a pioneering force in both the music industry and beyond.
Jared Cotter
FOUNDER
Jared Cotter is a Grammy nominated songwriter and an Emmy nominated TV host. Combined he has sold more than 20 million songs, worked with the biggest artists in the world, stood as a long time host on the popular music network FUSE and A&R'd for both the legendary Epic and Atlantic Records. In 2015, Jared partnered with longtime creative collaborator, Jeremy Skaller to create The Heavy Group. Using his vast experiences as a host, artist, songwriter and A&R, Jared brings a unique perspective to managing his clients. Whether in a board room, recording studio, or on a stage, Jared flows seamlessly between them all.