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    May 23, 2017#376

    DJ Khaled Might Be Looking to Take L.A. Reid’s Position at Epic Records



    Following L.A. Reid’s abrupt departure from Epic Records in the midst of sexual harassment accusations against him, the future of the Sony Music imprint seems foggy at the moment. The music industry is seeking information on who may be replacing the longtime music executive, who was the head of the label since 2011, but rumor has it DJ Khaled may want a shot at the chair.

    According to Page Six, the Miami stalwart may be petitioning himself to earn the position of running Epic, being that he’s already done a lot for the label number-wise, having most recently earned a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for his new record “I’m the One” with Lil Wayne, Chance The Rapper, Quavo and Justin Bieber.

    “He was petitioning to get that job. He’s like, ‘I make more happen than anyone in the game, why would I not be considered to run the label?’” an industry insider told the outlet.

    A source spoke candidly to the outlet, calling Khaled a “hype machine” rather than a music executive who could run an entire label with a roster of top artists. They also discussed who they believed would be a logical replacement for Reid instead of Khaled.

    “Khaled is a big hype machine — not a person who’s running a record label. My guess is [Sony Music UK CEO] Jason Iley will run either Columbia or Epic or they will take [RCA president] Tom Corson . . . and put him at Columbia or Epic,” said the source.

    If you recall, Reid left Epic Records two weeks ago, right before sexual harassment accusations surfaced. He was reportedly “ousted” from the label after the co-worker complained of “several instances” of sexual harassment, which included Reid allegedly making “inappropriate physical advances” towards her at the company’s Christmas party.

    As news of Reid’s departure from Epic Records surfaced, Sony Music released a terse statement: “LA Reid will be leaving the company.”


    :lol:

    I wish Tommy Motola returns to Epic Records or even Benny Medinna could be an amazing president

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      May 23, 2017#377

      rafaelsalguero wrote:
      I wish Tommy Motola returns to Epic Records or even Benny Medinna could be an amazing president

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        May 24, 2017#378

        rafaelsalguero wrote:DJ Khaled Might Be Looking to Take L.A. Reid’s Position at Epic Records



        Following L.A. Reid’s abrupt departure from Epic Records in the midst of sexual harassment accusations against him, the future of the Sony Music imprint seems foggy at the moment. The music industry is seeking information on who may be replacing the longtime music executive, who was the head of the label since 2011, but rumor has it DJ Khaled may want a shot at the chair.

        According to Page Six, the Miami stalwart may be petitioning himself to earn the position of running Epic, being that he’s already done a lot for the label number-wise, having most recently earned a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for his new record “I’m the One” with Lil Wayne, Chance The Rapper, Quavo and Justin Bieber.

        “He was petitioning to get that job. He’s like, ‘I make more happen than anyone in the game, why would I not be considered to run the label?’” an industry insider told the outlet.

        A source spoke candidly to the outlet, calling Khaled a “hype machine” rather than a music executive who could run an entire label with a roster of top artists. They also discussed who they believed would be a logical replacement for Reid instead of Khaled.

        “Khaled is a big hype machine — not a person who’s running a record label. My guess is [Sony Music UK CEO] Jason Iley will run either Columbia or Epic or they will take [RCA president] Tom Corson . . . and put him at Columbia or Epic,” said the source.

        If you recall, Reid left Epic Records two weeks ago, right before sexual harassment accusations surfaced. He was reportedly “ousted” from the label after the co-worker complained of “several instances” of sexual harassment, which included Reid allegedly making “inappropriate physical advances” towards her at the company’s Christmas party.

        As news of Reid’s departure from Epic Records surfaced, Sony Music released a terse statement: “LA Reid will be leaving the company.”


        :lol:

        I wish Tommy Motola returns to Epic Records or even Benny Medinna could be an amazing president

        the label will be a joke if this is approve

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          May 24, 2017#379

          and i thought trump was a bad president. :O:

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            May 25, 2017#380

            I'm always glad when she's up to New Music.

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              May 25, 2017#381

              BraveJLO wrote:I'm always glad when she's up to New Music.
              i dont understand your post ! why u r saying that :wow

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                May 26, 2017#382

                Nothin On Me wrote:
                selena lopez wrote:It's not going to effect Jennifer's release! LA didn't do nothing for Ain't your mama he didn't get radio to play it.

                She will be ok
                "Ain't Your Mama" not getting radio play was because it was a subpar song, and was produced by Dr. Luke, and given Kesha's lawsuit, I doubt anything newly-produced by him would be supported. Let it go; your thirst for "Ain't Your Mama" is a desperate attempt to make the song happen. News flash: it never did, and it never will happen!

                Unless your a total Fucking dumb cunt you would of SEEN it's fucking receipts and know it was one of the biggest selling female records last year!

                Just because you didn't like it stop fucking boring us with your petty boring bitterness.

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                  May 26, 2017#383

                  selena lopez wrote: Unless your a total Fucking dumb cunt you would of SEEN it's fucking receipts and know it was one of the biggest selling female records last year!
                  Just because you didn't like it stop fucking boring us with your petty boring bitterness.


                  Gurl, you so angry! Your English is pretty wack too.

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                    May 26, 2017#384

                    selena lopez wrote:
                    Nothin On Me wrote:
                    selena lopez wrote:It's not going to effect Jennifer's release! LA didn't do nothing for Ain't your mama he didn't get radio to play it.

                    She will be ok
                    "Ain't Your Mama" not getting radio play was because it was a subpar song, and was produced by Dr. Luke, and given Kesha's lawsuit, I doubt anything newly-produced by him would be supported. Let it go; your thirst for "Ain't Your Mama" is a desperate attempt to make the song happen. News flash: it never did, and it never will happen!

                    Unless your a total Fucking dumb cunt you would of SEEN it's fucking receipts and know it was one of the biggest selling female records last year!

                    Just because you didn't like it stop fucking boring us with your petty boring bitterness.
                    Name-calling? How cute. Oh, and it's you"re", not "your".

                      Jul 09, 2017#385

                      Todd Glassman, Epic Records EVP of Promotions, Let Go

                      Billboard wrote:Epic Records EVP of promotion, Todd Glassman, was let go this week, sources tell Billboard, despite the label’s recent dominance of the airwaves, with five songs on Billboard's Mainstream Top 40 Radio Chart.

                      Glassman is the latest executive to leave Epic following the exit of CEO/chairman L.A. Reid in May after nearly six years at the helm of the Sony-owned label.

                      Glassman was named Epic Records' head of promotions in July of 2013 replacing Jacqueline Saturn. Glassman formerly worked as SVP of promotions at Island Def Jam with Reid overseeing Top 40 and Hot AC artists and held the same position at Universal Motown. Earlier in his career he worked in Epic’s promotions department.

                      Reid’s May departure came just weeks after former Columbia Records chief Rob Stringer assumed his new role as CEO of Sony Music Entertainment. While no official reason was given for Reid's exit, it followed allegations of sexual harassment.

                      A week after Reid's departure, Sony dismissed Laura Swanson, Reid’s longtime associate and EVP of media & strategic development.

                      Glassman and Sony declined to comment for this story.

                      Epic's five songs currently on Billboard's Mainstream Top 40 Chart, which Glassman helped promote, are as follows: DJ Khaled's "I'm The One" (No. 3), DJ Khaled's "Wild Thoughts" (No. 19); Camila Cabello's "Crying in the Club" (No. 21), Fifth Harmony's "Down" (No. 31) and French Montana's "Unforgettable" (no. 34)

                      Epic also has this week’s number one album on the Billboard 200 Chart with DJ Khaled's Grateful (We the Best/Epic Records) which sold 149,000 equivalent album units in the week ending June 29, according to Nielsen Music.

                      While Reid has yet to be replaced at Epic, label president Sylvia Rhone, Reid's No. 2 since 2014, has overseen the label's recent spate of releases.

                      Reid is planning a new venture, sources tell Billboard, and could lure other Epic executives to follow him.

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                        Jul 09, 2017#386

                        Once this era is over is she going back with epic or is Magnus and Nuyrorican going to keep promoting her future music as well?

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