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| Location: | Atlanta, GA/NEW YORK, New York |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Apr 25, 2008 (578 days back) |
About Me |
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| Antonio "L.A." Reid (born June 7, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is an American record executive, best known as the co-founder of LaFace Records. He and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds were responsible for helping bring TLC, Usher, Ciara, Outkast, Dido, Avril Lavigne and P!nk to multi-platinum album sales. Reid is currently the most powerful African-American record executive in the world, according to Billboard and Ebony magazines.Reid and Edmonds, both members of the 1980s R&B band The Deele, founded LaFace in 1989, and issued their product through Arista Records. In 2000, Reid was promoted to president and CEO of Arista Records, and LaFace was merged into Arista. Following his stint at Arista, he was appointed as Chairman of The Island Def Jam Music Group in 2004. Reid appointed rapper Jay-Z as president of Def Jam Recordings, and guided singer Mariah Carey's comeback with her 2005 hit album, The Emancipation of Mimi. He is currently Chairman/CEO of Hitco Music Publishing, a division of Windswept. | |
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Music:Member Since: 6/9/2007Record Label: Island Def Jam Type of Label: Major |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Pop / R&B / Hip Hop) |
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L.A. Reid: the most powerful Black in the music business |
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| FROM the moment he confidently strides into Arista's offices in Midtown Manhattan, Antonio (L.A.) Reid is the center of a whirlwind of activity. He exchanges greetings with employees, some dressed in ... Posted by L.A. REID on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:25:00 PST |
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DEF JAM - JAY-Z STEPPING DOWN |
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| Rapper Jay-Z is to step down as president of Def Jam Records, it has been confirmed by Universal Music Group.He is to continue recording for Roc-A-Fella, the label he co-founded in 1996 and part of th... Posted by L.A. REID on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:23:00 PST |
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L.A. Reid Stands ’Firmly Behind’ Nas Over LP Title |
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| "We support everything our artists do, everything!" he added. "We stand firmly behind and beside our artists with pride and with pleasure. Anything Nas wants to do, I completely stand beside him. Nas ... Posted by L.A. REID on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:22:00 PST |
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R.I.P. Dr. Donna West (Kanye’s Mother) |
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| Donda West, mother of Kanye, has been reported dead. Although reason for death has yet to be confirmed, the report happened on November 10 in the Los Angeles area.
Dr. West, 58, had gained incre... Posted by L.A. REID on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:39:00 PST |
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Jay-Z In Stores Now!!! |
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| Go buy this great album by Jay-Z!!!
The America Gangster Posted by L.A. REID on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:37:00 PST |
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Kanye West In Stores Now!!! |
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| Go buy this great album by Kanye West!!! Posted by L.A. REID on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:06:00 PST |
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Janet Jackson signs with Island Def Jam |
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| Janet Jackson signs new deal
The singer inks deal with Island
16.Jul.07 10:22am
Janet Jackson is set to sign a new record deal with Island Def Jam.The singer is to follow in the footstep of boyfriend... Posted by L.A. REID on Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:43:00 PST |
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Dupri Sets Sail for Island |
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| Jermaine Dupri has just been voted on the Island.
The Grammy-winning producer-rapper has been named president of Island Records Urban Music, a newly created division within the Island Def Jam Music... Posted by L.A. REID on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 07:54:00 PST |
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Chrisette Michele |
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| Watch Chrisette Michele's "If I Have My Way" Video Now!!!
June 22, 2007
Check out the brand new video for "If I Have My Way" from Chrisette Michele's debut album I AM.
Purchase I AM at iTunes for ... Posted by L.A. REID on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 07:49:00 PST |
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LA Reid Signs Trackboyz To Def Jam |
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| LA Reid Signs Trackboyz To Def Jam
Trackboyz are the latest signing to Island Def Jam Records, headed up by L.A. Reid.
Reid announced his the exclusive deal with the hit production team in New York t... Posted by L.A. REID on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 07:45:00 PST |
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♫☆ A.R. ☆♫, MaTone Management, Cuzson, Rihanna, IMANI aka "Slap Your Favorite Chick", Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, SoSoDef Music, RICK RO$$ ! TRILLA IN STORES NOW !!!!!!, Sean Garrett, HITCO Music Publishing, Ricky G, Water Boy Musick™, DALLAS P. PRODUCER/SONGWRITER, Check out Aaliyah.com!, Down By Association, GRAB DA LOOT ENT. (G.D.L 08), Buff..MiZZ Buff..!!!, Swamp Stew Music, ARTIST/SONG WRITER...FURIOUS, KANYE NEED 2 COLLAB W/ ELLIOTTNE$$ K.F.E., J HUSTLE {its not what you know, its who you know}, CALI, Shane, ♥ HiPs & ThIgHs ♥, Will Blackmon, KING PHAZE DiamondKrownz Productions President A&R, Top Dollar Productions, Summer, Jerka, Relationship Author, Shon, NewEraMusic321, Shairah, Phoenyxx, Yahaloma, LOAFTOUT ENT. THE BIDDING BEGINS, Jenny Jenny Records and Distribution Company, A.C SMOOTH, maurice, BLUEBOYENTERTAINMENT, SxyDeeNY, THE HOOD MECHANIC, Jamie Lewis, Sivaunt, Freedom Seven, Doni Donn, EBONIC, STRIVE: GET AT ME 4 A COPY OF MY ALBUM!!!!!, Jay-Z AMERICAN SOUNDBOMBING
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