Barr Named VP/A&R At Island Records
• Island Records has appointed Nick Barr as Vice President, A&R and Creative Strategy, it was jointly announced today by Imran Majid and Justin Eshak, Co-CEOs of Island Records, and Island GM Mike Alexander. In his new position, Barr will play a vital role focusing on signing new talent while bringing his marketing, digital, and creative strategy to the iconic label. Based in Los Angeles, Barr will report jointly to Majid and Eshak regarding A&R, and to Alexander for digital and creative marketing.
Majid said, “Nick brings a unique skill set in identifying and nurturing talent early, while understanding key steps for breaking artists in a modern landscape.” Alexander added, “Nick’s ability to create and execute global strategies for new and established artists makes him a prominent addition to the Island team.”
Barr remarked, “I’m not only humbled by this opportunity, but also extremely excited for my next chapter with Island Records. I have had so much respect for Justin, Imran, and Mike over the years. I grew up on a lot of Island Records’ artists, many of which helped shape who I am and what music I listen to today. Words cannot explain how appreciative I am of Imran, Justin, and Mike.”
Barr began his music career in 2014 while attending college in Louisville, KY, helping spot early talent within the market. Barr also helped develop an unsigned 17-year old singer from El Paso, TX, named Khalid. Over the past few years, Barr has worked on various creative and digital campaigns for 300 Entertainment, Interscope Records, Capitol Records and more. He has also played an instrumental role in kickstarting the digital strategy for Lil Tjay’s hit track, “Calling My Phone” and current single, “In My Head.” [Photo credit: Bradford Ray]
