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The-Dream lands top job at Def Jam Recordings
Written by . Published: October 10 2012
The-Dream has been appointed to the management team at hip-hop label Def Jam Records to help scout out new talent.
The singer/songwriter, who is responsible for penning Justin Bieber's smash hit Baby and Rihanna's Umbrella, will serve as Executive Vice President of A+R (artists and repertoire) at the label and will help to oversee current and new projects by its roster of artists.
A statement released by the star reads: "I am committed as I have
been previously to bringing the power of belief in the artist back
to the forefront. I share a unique view of an artist and as well as
the business of music."
The-Dream will work closely with another recent appointment, Joie
Manda, who was made President of Def Jam Recordings in March
(12).