Jackie Procacci Joins DISTORTED MGMT, Brings Nikita, the Wicked

Veteran Manager Expands Bass-Focused Roster

DISTORTED MGMT has hired manager Jackie Procacci, who brings her clients Nikita, the Wicked, Next To Blue, and a third artist to the Los Angeles-based company. Procacci will also join the management teams for Effin and AYCH, working alongside founder Andrew Sierra.

Procacci has managed Nikita, the Wicked for nearly five years and Next To Blue for more than three. She said the partnership felt like an obvious fit, adding that joining Effin's team and co-managing AYCH made the timing especially exciting. She called AYCH an artist she believes is poised for a breakout moment.

Building Careers Beyond Trends

Founded in 2024, DISTORTED has focused on developing electronic artists with strong sonic identities rather than acts built around short-term trends. The company's current roster includes Effin, Cyclops, BARELY ALIVE, GHENGAR, and Ghastly, along with the new additions.

Sierra described the hire as a natural extension of the company's mission. "From day one, the vision for DISTORTED MGMT has been to build a management company that helps artists create lasting careers while pushing bass music forward," he said. "Welcoming Jackie Procacci to the team marks another major step in that vision."

Effin's Rise Through Bass Music

Known for sampling vintage soul and blues records, Effin dropped his sophomore album, Daydreams, last summer. He has risen through the bass music ranks as one of the scene's most prolific collaborators, releasing music alongside GRiZ, NGHTMRE, LSDREAM, and EDM.com Class of 2025 artist Tape B, among others.

"Joining DISTORTED felt like a natural next step because Andrew and the team share the same energy and intention I bring to my artists," Procacci said. "We are all passionate about building sustainable careers and supporting artists who are doing something truly unique."