Dallas Martin Named Pres. Of Asylum Records
• Prominent A&R executive/noted hip-hop mentor Dallas Martin has been named to lead Asylum Records as President of the growing Warner Music Group (WMG) imprint alongside Co-President Gabrielle Peluso. Martin will remain a member of the Atlantic Records executive team as EVP of A&R. Based in LA, he will report into Eliah Seton, President of Independent Music & Creator Services, WMG and Craig Kallman, Chairman & CEO, Atlantic Records
Martin began his career in 2008 as an intern at Def Jam Records under the late Shakir Stewart. In 2011, he moved to Los Angeles to join Warner Records, where he secured a deal with Miami rapper Rick Ross and his Maybach Music Group, adding Maybach’s Meek Mill, Wale, and Omarion to his roster. In 2013, Martin transitioned over to Atlantic Records, where he signed the late Nipsey Hussle. He has also mentored up-and-coming stars like Cordae and Symba.
Martin said, “It’s always been my dream to head a label as iconic as Asylum. I’m grateful to Craig Kallman, Julie Greenwald, and Mike Kyser for believing in me and giving me the space to grow at Atlantic, and I’m excited to work with Eliah and Gabby to continue to evolve Asylum. There’s no better feeling in our business than discovering and breaking a new artist, and I learned early on that it’s important to log as much time in the studio as you do in the office. There’s incredible untapped independent talent in the world, and I’m confident that we have everything it takes to be the best home for the stars of the future.”
Seton noted, “Dallas is a true champion for his artists, with an unflinching commitment to helping them realize their musical visions. He’s the consummate A&R, who’s not only able to spot great talent but nurture that talent by spending endless hours in the studio crafting hit records. That’s exactly the sort of artist-first philosophy that we’re cultivating at the new Asylum. Together, Dallas and Gabby will make a fantastic leadership duo, backed by the brilliant Asylum team, as we continue to build the label into a coveted destination for the best in indie-spirited talent.” [Photo Credit: Lance Gross]
