![]() He also signed Rachel Platten in 2015, whose hit "Fight Song," which has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide. "I’m incredibly excited to continue working closely with Imran and our exceptional team as we actively cultivate and promote Columbia’s extraordinary artists and culture," Eshak said.Īlso in 2013, Majid joined Columbia and has overseen such artists as Russ and Ayo & Teo. He has worked closely with The Chainsmokers, overseeing their rise on streaming services as the duo joined Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber as the only musical artists with two songs eclipsing one billion streams. I’m confident they’ll frame an A&R culture built on breakthrough artists who can propel Columbia’s great legacy into the future."Įshak joined the label in 2013 and played an integral role in the signing and development of breakout artists, including Hozier and Leon Bridges. Of the promotions, Perry said: "Justin and Imran have proven to be innovative executives with a united vision. The pair will work out of Columbia's New York office and report to Columbia's chairman and CEO Ron Perry. Previously, both served as senior vp of A&R. Majid joined Columbia Records as Vice President of A&R in 2013.Columbia Records announced the joint promotion of Justin Eshak and Imran Majid to executive vp, co-heads of A&R at the label. In 2010 he was included in Billboard’s power player list, 30 Under 30. He worked as one of the original A&R’s at Universal Republic, becoming Senior Director of A&R when it was restructured into Republic Records in 2012. Imran began his career in the music business in 2004 as an assistant in the A&R department at Universal Motown Records Group. In 2015 he signed Pop artist Rachel Platten, whose single “Fight Song” became a global anthem selling more than 5 million copies around the world. He’s most recently worked with duo Ayo & Teo, whose debut single “Rolex” went two times Platinum. ![]() ![]() He began his career in 2003 at Republic Records where he worked in A&R until 2007.ĭuring his tenure at Columbia Records, Imran has worked with several multi-platinum artists including breakout artist Russ, whose debut album ‘There’s Really A Wolf’ is approaching platinum status and racked up 7 certified Gold and Platinum records. Prior to joining Columbia Records, Eshak spent five years at Brooklyn-based Mick Management. In 2016 he was included in Billboard’s power player list, 40 Under 40. Eshak also works closely with The Chainsmokers, who have defined pop music over the past couple years with 5 top 5 singles and recently joined Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber as the only musical artists with two songs eclipsing one billion streams. That year he also signed Ruth B, whose single “Lost Boy” sold over three million singles domestically, and Leon Bridges, whose debut album “Coming Home” received two Grammy nominations and recently achieved Gold status. Since joining Columbia Records in 2013, Eshak has played an integral role in the signing and development of several breakthrough artists including Hozier, whose single “Take Me To Church” was nominated for “Song of the Year” at the 2015 Grammy Awards and whose debut album sold over two million copies domestically. We have been fortunate to foster new talent in a company where artists can push creative boundaries with the support of the most forward thinking staff.” Stated Imran: “I want to thank Ron Perry for this incredible honor and entrusting Justin and me to oversee one of the most coveted positions in the entire business.
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