Columbia Names Co-Heads Of A&R
• Columbia Records has promoted Justin Eshak and Imran Majid to Co-Heads of A&R. Both gentlemen, who most recently served as Senior Vice President, A&R for the label will now hold the more awesome title of Executive Vice President, Co-Head of A&R. Eshan (left) and Majid (right) report to Ron Perry, Chairman and CEO of Columbia Records, who commented, “Justin and Imran have proven to be innovative executives with a united vision. I’m confident they’ll frame an A&R culture built on breakthrough artists who can propel Columbia’s great legacy into the future. The entire company joins me in congratulating Justin and Imran on their well-deserved promotions.”
Eshak said, “I’m grateful to Ron Perry for the opportunity to be a part of Columbia’s next creative chapter. I’m incredibly excited to continue working closely with Imran and our exceptional team as we actively cultivate and promote Columbia’s extraordinary artists and culture.” Majid commented, “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. 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.”
Eshak and Majid both joined Columbia Records in 2013 — since then, Eshak has played an integral role in the signing and development of several breakthrough artists including Hozier, Ruth B and Leon Bridges. He also works closely with The Chainsmokers. Eshak previously worked at Brooklyn-based Mick Management, and he began his career in 2003 at Republic Records where he worked in A&R until 2007.
During his tenure at Columbia Records, Majid has worked with several multi-platinum artists including Russ and Ayo & Teo. In 2015 he signed Rachel Platten. Majid began his career in 2004 as an assistant in the A&R department at Universal Motown Records Group. He worked as one of the original A&R’s at Universal Republic, becoming Sr. Director of A&R when the label was restructured into Republic Records in 2012.
