Holder Upped To SVP @ SMP
• Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has promoted Ian Holder to Senior Vice President, Creative. Based in SMP’s New York office, Holder will be responsible for contributing to the company’s A&R initiatives throughout the U.S. and will help lead its growing presence in Atlanta, while continuing to discover and attract new talent, as well as advancing new opportunities for SMP’s songwriters.
Throughout his time at the company, Holder has signed and developed prominent songwriters including Moneybagg Yo, Lil Tjay, Lil Durk, Felisha King, Bordeaux and Non Native, AXL Beats, Buddah Bless, and LilJuMadeDaBeat. Over the last year, Ian also signed breakthrough artist Jack Harlow, known for his hit “WHATS POPPIN.” Harlow said, “Ian is the reason I’m with Sony — he immediately made me feel at home. After I joined SMP, he continued to call me and not only connect me with new talent but check in on my mental state. I’m grateful to call him a friend.”
Jon Platt, Sony Music Publishing Chairman & CEO, said, “Ian has been critical to the success of Sony Music Publishing’s songwriters, and I’m incredibly proud of Ian’s growth, passion and instincts as a creative executive. I’m equally proud of his emergence as a leader — I look forward to working alongside Ian in this next chapter as he continues creating unique opportunities for our songwriters.”
Holder commented, “We are living in a powerful moment where music continues to move culture, and it’s a privilege to connect with songwriters every day and uplift their artistry. I’m humbled to work alongside Jon, who has been an incredible mentor, and I’m grateful to collaborate further with the team at Sony Music Publishing as we continue supporting and growing our creative community.”
Prior to joining Sony Music Publishing in 2017, Holder spent ten years at BMI as Director of Writer & Publisher Relations, where he signed Post Malone, Frank Ocean, Rae Sremmurd, Kiiara, MadeinTYO,Pusha-T, Sage The Gemini, Tyga, and The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League (Rick Ross, Drake, Nas & 2 Chainz). Earlier in his career Holder worked in A&R at Columbia Records.
