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Shakir Stewart (April 12, 1974 – November 1, 2008 [1]), a native of Oakland, California, was an American record producer and record executive in a number of companies, the latest being Def Jam. At the time of his death he was the Senior Vice President of Island Def Jam Music Group and the Executive Vice President of Def Jam. [ 2 ]
In May 2004, Jazze Pha's manager, Henry 'Noonie' Lee, showed Jeezy's demo to his friend Shakir Stewart, then Vice President Artist and Repertoire (VP A&R) at Def Jam. [12] Stewart "fell in love with it [the demo] the first time [he] heard it" and took it to L.A. Reid. [12] Reid recognized Jeezy's talent and gave Stewart the green light to sign ...
In 2008, the then-Executive Vice President of Def Jam Recordings Shakir Stewart, organized a meeting for Electrik Red with The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, who cosigned Electrik Red to Radio Killa. [5] The-Dream and Stewart then became the group's executive producers for their debut album How to Be a Lady: Volume 1, which was released on May 26 ...
Antonio Marquis "L.A." Reid (born June 7, 1956) [1] is an American record executive, A&R representative, and record producer who served as president and CEO of Arista Records from 2000 to 2004, as well as chairman and CEO of the Island Def Jam Music Group from 2004 to 2011 and Epic Records from 2011 to 2017.
In May 2004, Jazze Pha's manager, Henry 'Noonie' Lee, showed Jeezy's demo to his friend Shakir Stewart, then Vice President Artist and Repertoire (VP A&R) at Def Jam. [4] Stewart "fell in love with it [the demo] the first time [he] heard it" and took it to L.A. Reid. [4] Reid recognized Jeezy's talent and gave Stewart the green light to sign ...
Lena Franklin has been named vice president of marketing, Def Jam Recordings, it was announced Thursday by Jeff Harleston, interim chairman & CEO. She came to the label in June after five years at ...
Emmy-winning television producer Lena Waithe (“Twenties,” “Boomerang,” “The Chi”) is taking a big step into the music sphere, partnering with Def Jam Recordings to start up a new label ...
Church in These Streets is the eighth studio album by American rapper Jeezy.It was released on November 13, 2015, by Def Jam Recordings and CTE World. [1] [2] The album was supported by four singles: "God", "Church in These Streets", "Gold Bottles" and "Sweet Life" featuring Janelle Monáe.