Def Jam has promoted the infamous industry veteran Dion “No I.D.” Wilson to executive vice president in charge of all A&R activities at the label.
According to a press release, the producer/executive will continue to oversee his own label, ARTium Records, whose artists include Jhene Aiko and Common, and will report directly to Def Jam’s CEO, Steve Bartels.
“In a year where Def Jam has established such new artists as Iggy Azalea, Jhene Aiko, YG, and August Alsina, no one is better suited to creatively represent and expertly guide our label moving forward than No I.D.,” said Bartels. “He is not only a proven hitmaker and creative thinker, but he is a bold leader who is well respected by both the artists and executives alike. Together, we are poised for even greater levels of success.”
Bartels also announced that No I.D.’s former co-head of A&R, Kyambo “Hip Hop” Joshua, has formed a new boutique imprint within Def Jam. “I look forward to getting back to what I do best,” said Hip Hop, “and that is having the time and resources to seek out and discover the greatest, and most unique musical talent the world has to offer. Launching my own boutique label and having the power and support of Def Jam is the ideal situation for me and my artists.”
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