Dupri Heads Island Records Urban Music Division
Jermaine Dupri, the producer-songwriter-performer who previously ran Virgin’s short-lived urban music department, has been appointed President of the newly created Island Records Urban Music. Dupri will oversee Island’s entire urban music operation, produce artists on the IDJ roster and provide production services to all artists on Universal Music Group labels. He will report directly to Antonio “L.A.” Reid,...
Rick Rubin Pondering Co-Chair Of Columbia Position
Producer and American Recordings head-honcho Rick Rubin is considering an offer to become co-chairman of Columbia Records. He would run the label alongside current chairman Steve Barnett. Last year Rubin produced two major hit albums: the Dixie Chicks’ “Taking the Long Way” and the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Stadium Arcadium” for other labels. His own American Recordings label distributed by WMG had...
Coupon Codes Built Into Your Browser + Earn Money On Your Online Purchases!
