“The start of my love of music began with Island Records. “Joining the next generation at Island gives me the opportunity to bring my background and experience to the forefront of Island’s legendary artist roster and unmatched staff.” Specializing in the fields of creative marketing, digital strategy, and talent management, Island notes that Ohneswere has led “award-winning, culture shifting global campaigns” for artists and brands for over 15 years. Prior to Columbia, Ohneswere was Senior Vice President of Creative Marketing at Roc Nation, where he worked across campaigns for Jay-Z, the Made In America Festival, and more. There he co-led the digital and content team, developing and executing the label’s content strategy, for campaigns on behalf of Adele, Beyonce, Lil Nas X, Harry Styles, Rosalía, Fivio Foreign, Lil TJay, and others. There, he served as Senior Vice President of Content Development & Co-Head of Digital Marketing since 2018. Based in New York, Ohneswere will report directly to Imran Majid and Justin Eshak, Co-CEOs of Island Records. In the newly-created position, Ohneswere will lead the overall creative strategy (including multi-platform content, art, and video) as well as digital marketing initiatives across the label. Majid joined Columbia Records as Vice President of A&R in 2013.Shahendra Ohneswere appointed Head of Creative Strategy at Island Records 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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