The-Dream Named Executive VP of A&R
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Singer/Songwriter Lands Position At Def Jam
Singer/songwriter The-Dream has been appointed executive VP of A&R at Def Jam. The announcement was made yesterday (October 8th), and The-Dream "will have a comprehensive, broad reaching A&R portfolio." The hitmaker will work closely with Universal Republic/Island Def Jam Motown chairman/CEO Barry Weiss and several other high-ranking music executives, such as Karen Kwak, head of A&R at Island Def Jam Music Group; Joie Manda, president of Def Jam Recordings; And Steve Bartels, president/COO of Island Def Jam Music Group. "I am committed as I have been previously to bringing the power of belief in the artist back to the forefront. I share a unique view of an artist and as well as the business of music," The-Dream said via statement. "I, with the help of many others, have ran a successful business for the last five years in the midst of the 'Digital Change.' My concentration and effort will be to the artist to succeed in their dreams and goals. I've been a part of watching and participating in the success of many great women and men including Beyonce, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion to name a few. Music means more than just a download, it's life to the culture and also the people who listen. This is a new exciting yet critical time for music - 'You Meet Change with Change!'" |
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