Lousada and Platt will expand their leadership roles as Board members, while international economist Hertz rejoins the Board, having previously served from 2014 to 2016. He will leave with our gratitude and utmost respect.”Īlongside the executive shifts, WMG also revealed the election of three new directors in Lousada, Jon Platt (Chairman and CEO, Warner Chappell Music) and Noreena Hertz. Lousada added, “Cameron has guided WBR through a period of unprecedented change and has added to the label’s remarkable musical legacy. They’re a dynamic combination that will bring in a fresh, new era at one of the greatest record labels of all time.” Equally, Tom has a super-driven, imaginative approach to championing talent and mentoring executives, as well as a wealth of experience at both major and indie labels. At the cutting edge of a new generation of leaders, Aaron has impeccable taste and a rare ability to help distinctive artists grow into global superstars. That’s why they’ll be such an inspiring duo at WBR, which is always strongest when it’s at its most daring and unexpected. ![]() Tom and Aaron don’t just share our ambition they both have it in their DNA. In making the announcement, Max Lousada said, “At WMG, we’re building a creative and entrepreneurial environment where artists can change culture and make music that matters. Prior to IGA, Bay-Schuck had spent a 10-year stint with Atlantic Records, rising to Sr. Bay-Schuck transitions from his role as President of A&R at Interscope Geffen A&M ( IGA) where he has been overseeing A&R and creative development. He joined the company in 2000, having overseen operations for J, Arista and RCA. Start dates for Corson and Bay-Schuck are yet to be confirmed with current Chairman and CEO, Cameron Strang, set to depart at the end of 2017.Ĭorson comes to WBR from RCA Music Group where he has been President and COO since 2011. The two executives, reporting to WMG’s now-CEO of Recorded Music Max Lousada, will head the label jointly with Corson running WBR’s operations and Bay-Schuck leading the label’s creative direction. Records ( WBR) to Aaron Bay-Schuck as Co-Chairman and CEO and Tom Corson as Co-Chairman and COO. Meanwhile, rapper Ludacris (“What’s Your Fantasy?”) has been shopping around a show entitled Karma’s World created with 9 Story Media Group and Brown Bag Films for the past few years.Following recent speculation, it was formally announced last week that Warner Music Group ( WMG) will transition leadership of Warner Bros. Grammy Award-winning rapper/singer Pharrell Williams (“Happy” ) shifted from writing rhymes to making an animated series when he started producing Netflix’s True and the Rainbow Kingdom through his media outfit i am OTHER. However, the musician is part of what could be seen as a growing trend of rappers who are making a move into kids content. ” Quavo’s explicit music isn’t exactly kid-friendly, so it’s a surprising shift for the rapper to create a series for children. The group is known for its popular singles “Bad and Boujee” and “Walk it Talk it. Quavo is best-known for being one of the members of hip hop/rap trio Migos, which was formed in 2008 and has since launched three studio albums. The indie prodco is focused on developing and producing content with an emphasis on underrepresented voices. This is the first children’s series the division is making with Marginal MediaWorks, which Imagine made a strategic investment at the end of 2018. ![]() The project is part of a larger planned franchise, which will include consumer products, merchandise and original music, according to the company. ![]() No details have been announced for the series length or when it’s expected to be completed. It’s being executive produced by Imagine’s chairman Brian Grazer, Marginal MediaWorks CEO and founder Sanjay Sharma, Imagine kids and family’s president Stephanie Sperber, and Quavo. Quality Control Music’s CEO Pierre Thomas and COO Kevin Lee will produce the series alongside Capitol Music Group’s SVP Brian Nolan and VP Ryan Allingham and producer Daniel Altmann who worked with Quavo in the past, through his animation studio WeBuyGold. The currently untitled series will focus on the world of Atlanta’s hip hop music and culture scene. LA-based prodco Imagine Entertainment’s indie prodco Marginal MediaWorks and its recently launched kids and family division have partnered with American rapper Quavo and his Atlanta, Georgia-based record label Quality Control Music and Motown to develop an animated series for kids.
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