Tom Sarig, founder of the Shortlist Music Prize (something of a US version of the Mercury Music Prize) has left his post as VP A&R at MCA Records following the label's recent restructuring. He oversaw The Roots, Mos Def, Dan the Automator, Blackalicious, DJ Shadow and Eagle-Eye Cherry amongst others. Sarig has promised that he will announce his future plans, including an expansion of the Shortlist, in the near future.
Jun 18, 2003
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A&R svengali moves on
Tom Sarig has left his post as VP A&R at MCA Records after the label's restructuring, and says he will announce plans for the Shortlist Music Prize soon.