Ne-Yo Got a Promotion in the Music Industry
Chairman and CEO of Motown, Barry Weiss, released a statement today announcing that Ne-Yo will be moving from Def Jam records to Motown where he will act as Senior Vice President of A&R.
Being the Senior Vice President of A&R means that he will produce songs and albums, mentor the newbies, and find talent for Motown.
Weiss’ stated that,
Ne-Yo is an enormously talented artist, songwriter, and producer. In fact, he’s one of the greatest songwriters of our times. His track record of success at Def Jam will always be a benchmark. But this move to Motown will provide new and inspiring challenges for Ne-Yo, as both an artist and a key member of the new senior management team that is taking form at the label in 2012.
Ne-Yo said that he’s very excited for his new gig at Motown and that he’s honored to be given such a prestigious position at the label. He also said he’s a little frightened because he knows he has big shoes to fill of producers of the past.
Another perk of the new gig is that Ne-Yo gets to bring his label, Imprint Compound Entertainment to Motown as well.
Ne-Yo released his first solo debut album in 2006, but he’s been in the industry in various groups since 1999. Nevertheless, this is a pretty quick climb up the ladder for the 32 year-old.
