Former Def Jam boss to publish guide for rising from intern to president
Warner Music boss Kevin Liles is publishing a book charting his rise from intern to President at Def Jam, due in the US in September from Atria Books.…
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Which execs will benefit from Warner sell-off
Hits Daily Double speculates which Warner Music executives will share $12.1 million set aside for eight top staff from a forthcoming share sale, naming Albertini, Flom, Kallman and others.…
Warners recruit Liles
Former Def Jam president Kevin Liles has joined the Warner Music Group as executive vice president, reporting to Lyor Cohen and developing joint venture labels.…
Kevin Liles quits Def Jam
Kevin Liles has left his post as president of Def Jam, weeks after LA Reid took over at Island Def Jam, and may be considering moves to BMG or Warner.…
Release date set for album from IDJ's jailbird rapper
Island Def Jam will release an album by imprisoned rapper Shyne on 10 August, featuring the Kanye West-produced single 'More Or Less', under a $7 million deal.…
LL Cool J re-signs to Def Jam
LL Cool J has re-signed with Def Jam, where Kevin Liles calls him one of urban music's greatest architects.…
Eminem to co-host latest Hip Hop Summit
Eminem will co-host the latest Russell Simmons Hip Hop Summit Action in Detroit, with a list of artists and industry figures expected to attend.…
More tributes at Jam Master Jay funeral
Friends and fans gathered in Queens for the funeral of Jam Master Jay, as Russell Simmons and others launched a coalition to help his family.…