From senior posts at Arista
Records, Columbia and MCA to J Records and Warner Brothers, veteran record
executive Ken Wilson has shaped the careers of legendary artists such as
Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Seal,
Sade, George Michael and many more, leading to record sales in excess of $2
Billion.
Ken Wilson started his career in music at Arista Records.
There he worked with acclaimed artists Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Billy
Ocean, Taylor Dayne and Kenny G. Ken continued his journey on to Columbia
Records where he served as Senior Vice President of Radio Promotions. He became
responsible for the success of artists such as Mariah Carey, Maxwell, LL Cool
J, George Michael, Kriss Kross, DaBrat, Slick Rick and more. He then went on to
MCA Records as President of Urban Music where he oversaw operations in the
urban music division, signing KC & JoJo of Jodeci, Rahsaan Patterson,
Anthony Hamilton, coordinated the success of Mary J Blige’s ‘Share My World’
album and New Edition’s ‘Home Again’.
Ken Wilson’s reputation then brought him to J Records where
he reported directly to Clive Davis as Senior Vice President of Urban Music.
Once again, Ken played a key role in the success of artists such as Alicia
Keys, Luther Vandross, Monica, Busta Rhymes, Mario, Fantasia, Jamie Foxx
and Ruben Studdard, to name a few. After a long tenure at J Records, Ken moved
to the west coast to serve as Senior Vice President of Urban Music at Warner
Brothers Records. There, he was responsible for urban radio airplay and marketing
efforts while managing budgets and overseeing field staff. Here he has been
instrumental in the careers of Seal, Eric Benet, Mike Jones and V.I.C. of
‘Wobble’ fame. Ken is continuing to guide successful artists, such as
Beyonce, Johnny Gill, Eric Benet, J. Cole, Juicy J and Cee-Lo, through
effective marketing and promotions.
“The traditional music business model has changed
dramatically over the past twenty years. But while many doors have closed to
new artists, many new doors have opened as well. The Akademia brings together
the expertise of top record executives and producers to help guide the careers
of new up-and-coming artists and groom them for success,” states Ken. "I
look forward to The Akademia becoming a major force in the near future."
The Akademia Music Awards is based in Los Angeles,
California and supports musicians interested in receiving a higher degree of
market exposure and recognition in the new music business era. As one of the
six Akademia board members, Ken concentrates his efforts on the Hip-Hop,
R&B and Gospel categories, guiding artists from the earliest stages to
commercial success.
You may contact Ken with questions or requests for
assistance at ken@theakademia.com
Read more at: http://www.theakademia.com/ken_wilson
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