Signed is a music reality television show that premiered on VH1 in 2017. The show features three industry heavyweights, Jeff Chery, Ryan Newton, and Brian Kayode-Patrick Johnson searching for the next big thing in the music industry. The show is set up in a competition-style format with a grand prize of a recording contract with a major label, giving aspiring artists the opportunity of lifetime.
In each episode, artists perform in front of the judges, showcasing their abilities and unique styles. The judges then provide feedback and decide whether to keep the artist on the show or send them home. Additionally, the contestants participate in challenges, such as songwriting, music video production, and live performance challenges, to showcase their versatility as artists.
The judges are hands-on with the artists, mentoring and providing guidance throughout the competition, and ultimately choosing the winner. The show aims to showcase the intense competition and many ups and downs in the music industry while shining a spotlight on the artists' creativity and talent.
Jeff Chery, one of the judges on Signed, is a rapper and songwriter from Brooklyn, New York. Chery rose to fame after making it to the Top 100 of the 2009 season of American Idol. He has since released several mixtapes and collaborated with major artists like Lil Wayne and Wyclef Jean. Ryan Newton, another judge on the show, is an A&R manager and music executive with over twenty years of experience in the music industry. Newton has worked with industry giants such as Jay-Z, Beyonc