Asylum Ups Martinez To VP/Marketing
• Asylum Records has promoted Angel Martinez to VP of Marketing. Based in New York, Martinez reports to the label’s Co-Presidents Gabrielle Peluso and Dallas Martin, who, in a joint statement, said, “Angel is such an integral part of our Asylum family and his passion for our music and artists shines through in everything he does. With his unparalleled understanding of the marketing space and forward-thinking approach, we’ll continue to execute ground-breaking campaigns for our next generation of talent.”
Martinez is a 20-year marketing pro who joined Asylum Records in 2018 as Director of Marketing. He most recently oversaw releases for a handful of heavyweights on Asylum’s roster including, Sada Baby, 1TakeJay, and Seddy Hendrinx, to name a few, and he’s currently developing marketing strategies for emerging acts KenTheMan, DKE Author, Jay Loud, and Landstrip Chip.
Martinez said, “This is my dream role and I’m grateful to Gabby and Dallas for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. I’m looking forward to pushing out music that resonates with fans while finding new and innovative ways to promote up-and-coming artists.”
Prior to joining Asylum Records, Martinez spent 12 years at G-Unit Records, and held earlier marketing roles at Sony Music, Def Jam Recordings, and Interscope Records.
