TANGANYIKA R. WATTS “Tangi”
CEO, I’MERGE Publicity | Senior Publicist, Tsunami Group Inc. | Senior Director of Artist Relations, Urban Influencer | NC State Operating Manager, Fleet DJs | Fleet DJs Host & Publicist | Founder & Owner, Mantle Music Group
THE BRAND BEHIND THE CONNECTIONS
Tanganyika R. Watts, known throughout the entertainment and media industries as “Tangi,” is a powerhouse publicist, media personality, artist advocate, entrepreneur, and brand strategist with more than 25 years of experience in publicity, marketing, entertainment, and brand development.
As the CEO of I’MERGE Publicity and Senior Publicist at Tsunami Group Inc., Tangi has established herself as a strategic force behind artists, brands, executives, and entertainment properties. Her expertise includes publicity campaigns, media relations, brand positioning, media training, crisis consultation, artist development, event marketing, and strategic relationship building.
In addition to her extensive publicity career, Tangi serves as Senior Director of Artist Relations at Urban Influencer, where she works directly with artists and industry professionals to build relationships, identify opportunities, and create pathways for emerging and established talent.
URBAN INFLUENCER | HOST & PRODUCER
Tangi is also a host and producer for the Urban Influencer Network, where she hosts the weekly Christian Hip Hop program “Faith & Flo.”
Faith & Flo provides a platform for Christian Hip Hop artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals to discuss music, faith, testimony, culture, purpose, and the business of entertainment. Through the program, Tangi continues to use her voice and industry experience to spotlight talent while creating meaningful conversations at the intersection of faith, culture, and music.
STELLAR AWARD-WINNING RADIO
Tangi is also part of the team behind “God’s Calamari,” a Stellar Award-winning radio show, further expanding her presence within the Gospel and Christian Hip Hop broadcasting community.
Her involvement with the program reflects her continued commitment to supporting faith-based music, artists, radio, and media while helping create platforms where purpose-driven talent can be heard.
FLEET DJs
Tangi has expanded her role within the DJ and radio community as NC State Operating Manager for Fleet DJs, while also serving as a Fleet DJs Host & Publicist.
Through her Fleet DJs leadership and media roles, she supports artist relationships, promotional initiatives, DJ engagement, publicity, and entertainment opportunities throughout North Carolina and beyond.
Her work with Fleet DJs further strengthens her position as a connector between artists, DJs, radio, media, and industry decision-makers.
MANTLE MUSIC GROUP
Tangi is the Founder and Owner of Mantle Music Group, a Christian Hip Hop company focused on faith, purpose, music, and positive cultural impact.
Through Mantle Music Group, she combines her decades of experience in publicity, artist relations, marketing, media, and entertainment with her passion for developing purpose-driven artists and helping Christian Hip Hop talent build sustainable careers.
A CAREER BUILT ON RELATIONSHIPS & RESULTS
Throughout her career, Tangi has worked as a contracted PR consultant and account manager for Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated recording artists, professional athletes, hip-hop icons, R&B artists, radio personalities, DJs, media executives, record labels, publishing companies, and entertainment brands.
Her professional experience spans:
Music • Entertainment • Sports • Fashion • Beauty • Business • Broadcasting • Publishing • Events • Brand Strategy
Tangi has played an integral role in publicity campaigns and strategic initiatives involving major entertainment events, recording artists, professional athletes, media personalities, radio talent, record labels, and influential entertainment professionals.
During her more than decade-long tenure with Tsunami Group Inc., she has continued to sharpen her ability to assess client needs, develop strategic campaigns, troubleshoot publicity challenges, identify media opportunities, and position talent and brands for meaningful exposure.
Before her work with Tsunami Group Inc., Tangi founded and operated I’MERGE Publicity in North Carolina, where she helped independent talent, businesses, and entertainment properties move from local recognition toward regional and national visibility.
EDUCATION & EXPERTISE
Tangi is a graduate of Bluefield State College, where she earned a degree in Business Communication.
Her professional expertise includes:
- Strategic Publicity
- Artist & Media Relations
- Brand Development
- Media Training
- Crisis Consultation
- Entertainment Marketing
- Artist Development
- Event Publicity
- Radio & DJ Relations
- Public Speaking & Hosting
- Campaign Strategy
- Industry Relationship Building
THE VISION
Tangi’s career is built around one central philosophy:
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. CREATE OPPORTUNITIES. AMPLIFY VOICES. BUILD LEGACIES.
Whether she is leading a publicity campaign, connecting an artist with industry decision-makers, hosting Faith & Flo, supporting God’s Calamari, managing Fleet DJs operations in North Carolina, or developing Christian Hip Hop talent through Mantle Music Group, Tangi continues to use her experience and influence to create opportunities and elevate the people and brands she represents.
With an expanding presence across publicity, artist relations, radio, Christian Hip Hop, broadcasting, DJ culture, and entertainment, Tanganyika R. Watts continues to establish herself as a trusted connector, strategic communicator, and influential voice in the industry.
PUBLICIST. STRATEGIST. HOST. CONNECTOR. ARTIST ADVOCATE. ENTREPRENEUR. LEGACY BUILDER.
Tanganyika R. Watts — “Tangi”
Faith is the foundation. Purpose is the drive. Impact is the legacy.