In an abrupt move discovered by Angela Benton of Black Web 2.0, Navarrow Wright is gone, gone, gone from Global Grind. Apparently two freaks is one freak too many. Best of luck to Russell Simmons as he tries to save his investment and his reputation. … [Read more...]
David D’Alessandro: Executive Warfare
March 16, 2009 By
Executive Warfare: 10 Rules of Engagement for Winning Your War for Success David D'Alessandro's Executive Warfare: 10 Rules of Engagement for Winning Your War for Success, written with Michele Owens, is a truly awesome book. Much of it involves tales of executive power struggles in large … [Read more...]
Gary Beech: New EMI SVP of Urban Marketing
March 9, 2009 By
Congrats to Gary Beech, EMI's new SVP, Urban Marketing: "He will oversee product management for EMI's US urban roster, including Avant, J. Holiday, LeToya, MIMs and Novel. He and his team will also provide support for independent artist projects from EMI Label Services such as Fat Joe, … [Read more...]
Mark DiDia: New EVP/General Manager, Island Records
February 23, 2009 By
Mark DiDia - Executive Vice President/General Manager, Island Records Steve Bartels, President and COO, Island Def Jam Music Group announced today that Mark DiDia has been "appointed EVP/General Manager, Island Records...In this newly created position, Mr. DiDia will oversee all day-to-day … [Read more...]
Rick Rubin: In The Studio; Future at Columbia Uncertain?
February 23, 2009 By
Rick Rubin - In The Studio Jake Brown's Rick Rubin: In The Studio is due August 1st on ECW Press. According to the Amazon blurb, Brown is the "owner of Versailles Records and the author of 16 books including Dr. Dre: In the Studio...and Suge Knight: The Rise, Fall and Rise of Death Row … [Read more...]
