Rob Stevenson

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American music executive

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Rob Stevenson is an American music executive and currently Partner at the New York, New York–based 300 Entertainment. Over the course of his career, he has been involved in the development of artists including The Killers, Katy Perry, The Decemberists, Gotye, Post Malone, and others.

Island Def Jam

In 1998, Stevenson joined Island Def Jam Music Group in A&R, where he signed acts including The Killers, Fall Out Boy, and Sum 41. He helped coordinate the label’s partnership with Sony Pictures on the ’‘Spider-Man’’ soundtrack (2002) and oversaw several commercially successful releases. In 2005, ‘‘New York Magazine’’ gave him “The Industry Award,” and in 2006, ‘‘Entertainment Weekly’’ included him on its “Must List.”

Notable artists

Virgin Records America

In 2008, Stevenson became President of A&R at Virgin Records America, where he signed Alice in Chains and worked on their album ‘’Black Gives Way to Blue’’. At EMI, he was also involved in Katy Perry’s ‘’Teenage Dream’’ and projects by Beastie Boys, Thirty Seconds to Mars, and The Decemberists.

Notable artists

Republic Records

In 2011, Stevenson joined Republic Records as Executive Vice President of A&R. He signed Gotye, whose single “Somebody That I Used to Know” became the top-selling song of 2012 and won multiple Grammy Awards. He also helped bring Of Monsters and Men and The Weeknd to the label; both acts achieved multi-platinum success. “Somebody That I Used to Know” then went on to receive Grammy Awards for Best Pop Song by a Duo or Group and Record of the Year. The album Making Mirrors won the Grammy for Best Alternative album.

In 2016, he and A&R executive Tyler Arnold signed Post Malone to Republic. Malone’s albums ‘‘Stoney’’ and ‘‘Beerbongs & Bentleys’’ and singles like “Rockstar” and “Psycho” earned multi-platinum certifications and topped the Billboard Hot 100.

Notable Artists

Casablanca Records

As part of his role at Republic Records, Stevenson oversaw the re-launch of Casablanca Records. Originally known for its prominence in 1970s nightlife, the label was repositioned in the 2010s with a focus on electronic and dance music. Artists released under the imprint included Tiësto, Avicii, Alesso, Martin Garrix, C2C, Kavinsky, Bingo Players, and Duck Sauce.

300 Entertainment

In December 2020, Stevenson joined 300 Entertainment as a partner, working alongside former colleagues from Island Def Jam Music Group. At 300, he is responsible for artist development, digital distribution, and publishing.

References

References

  1. [http://www.hitquarters.com/index.php3?page=intrview/2006/December4_0_0_1.html Interview with ROBERT STEVENSON, VP of A&R at Island/Def Jam - Dec 4, 2006]
  2. [http://nymag.com/nymetro/arts/cultureawards/15286/index2.html The Best in Pop Music - New York Magazine Culture Awards 2005]
  3. "Katy Perry Teenage Dream".
  4. (September 4, 2012). "Requiem For A Monster Hit". NPR.
  5. "Gotye".
  6. "GOLD & PLATINUM".
  7. "Gold & Platinum".
  8. "Gold & Platinum".
  9. (June 9, 2014). "Rob Stevenson on the Rise at Republic, Named EVP". Hollywood Reporter.
  10. (November 8, 2017). "Republic Records Promotes Tyler Arnold to Vice President of A&R".
  11. (December 16, 2016). "Why Post Malone has been called 'the Donald Trump of hip-hop'". Los Angeles Times.
  12. (July 25, 2020). "SUCCESS STORY JULY 25, 2018 What If Post Malone Is Here Forever?". Vulture New York magazine.
  13. (July 27, 2017). "Meet Aminé, a Joyful Rapper With an Eye on Politics". New York Times.
  14. (March 28, 2013). "Billboard Dance Power Players 2018: The Managers, Live Leaders & Tastemakers Shaping the Genre By Billboard Staff".
  15. (December 13, 2019). "TIËSTO DEBUTS MELODIC NEW TRACK "BLUE" FT. STEVIE APPLETON". EDM.
  16. "Casablanca/Republic to release 'Years' by EDM stalwart Alesso on 12 February".
  17. (June 9, 2014). "Rob Stevenson on the Rise at Republic, Named EVP". Hollywood Reporter.
  18. (February 26, 2013). "Music Review: French turntable group C2C has great energy on debut 'Tetra'". Times Colonist.
  19. (December 13, 2019). "Shaan Is Now Signed to Casablanca/Republic Records". Rolling Stone India.
  20. (June 3, 2014). "Premiere: Angel Haze Feat. Ludacris '22 Jump Street'". Vibe magazine.
  21. (December 10, 2020). "Rob Stevenson Joines 300 Entertainment as Partner: Exclusive".
  22. (December 10, 2020). "ROB STEVENSON JOINS 300 ENTERTAINMENT AS PARTNER, AS KEVIN LILES-LED COMPANY FOCUSES ON 'COMPETING AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL'". Music Business Worldwide.

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