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Rob Stevenson
Birth nameRobert Louis Stevenson
Born (1970-09-20) September 20, 1970 (age 54)
Teaneck, New Jersey
OriginNew York, New York
Occupation(s)Music Executive, Partner 300 Entertainment
Website300ent.com

Rob Stevenson is an American music executive and currently a partner at the New York City–based 300 Entertainment.[1] He has been involved in the development of artists including The Killers, Katy Perry, The Decemberists, Gotye, and Post Malone.

Island Def Jam

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In 1998, Stevenson joined Island Def Jam Music Group in A&R, where he signed acts including The Killers, Fall Out Boy, and Sum 41.[2] He helped coordinate the label’s partnership with Sony Pictures on the ’‘Spider-Man’’ soundtrack (2002) and oversaw several commercially successful releases. In 2005, ‘‘New York Magazine’’ gave him “The Industry Award,” and in 2006, ‘‘Entertainment Weekly’’ included him on its “Must List.”[3]

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Virgin Records America

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In 2008, Stevenson became President of A&R at Virgin Records America, where he signed Alice in Chains and worked on their album ‘’Black Gives Way to Blue’’. At EMI, he was also involved in Katy Perry’s ‘’Teenage Dream’’ and projects by Beastie Boys, Thirty Seconds to Mars, and The Decemberists.[4]

Notable artists

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Republic Records

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In 2011, Stevenson joined Republic Records as Executive Vice President of A&R. He signed Gotye, whose single “Somebody That I Used to Know” became the top-selling song of 2012 and won multiple Grammy Awards. He also helped bring Of Monsters and Men and The Weeknd to the label; both acts achieved multi-platinum success.[5] “Somebody That I Used to Know” then went on to receive Grammy Awards for Best Pop Song by a Duo or Group and Record of the Year. The album Making Mirrors won the Grammy for Best Alternative album.[6][7][8][9][10]

In 2016, he and A&R executive Tyler Arnold signed Post Malone to Republic.[11] [12][13]

Notable Artists

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Casablanca Records

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As part of his role at Republic Records, Stevenson oversaw the re-launch of Casablanca Records. Originally known for its prominence in the 1970s, the label was repositioned in the 2010s with a focus on electronic and dance music. Artists released under the imprint included Tiësto, Avicii, Alesso, Martin Garrix, C2C, Kavinsky, Bingo Players, and Duck Sauce.[15] [16][17][18][19][20][21]

300 Entertainment

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In December 2020, Stevenson joined 300 Entertainment as a partner, working alongside former colleagues from Island Def Jam Music Group.[1] At 300, he is responsible for artist development, digital distribution, and publishing.[22]

References

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  1. ^ a b Rys, Don (December 10, 2020). "Rob Stevenson Joines 300 Entertainment as Partner: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  2. ^ Interview with ROBERT STEVENSON, VP of A&R at Island/Def Jam - Dec 4, 2006
  3. ^ The Best in Pop Music - New York Magazine Culture Awards 2005
  4. ^ "Katy Perry Teenage Dream". allmusic.com. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  5. ^ Ganz, Jacob (September 4, 2012). "Requiem For A Monster Hit". NPR. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Gotye". grammy.com. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  7. ^ "GOLD & PLATINUM". riaa.com. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Gold & Platinum". riaa.com. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Gold & Platinum". riaa.com.
  10. ^ Trakin, Roy (June 9, 2014). "Rob Stevenson on the Rise at Republic, Named EVP". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  11. ^ Warman, Zane (November 8, 2017). "Republic Records Promotes Tyler Arnold to Vice President of A&R". Billboard. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  12. ^ Wood, Mikael (December 16, 2016). "Why Post Malone has been called 'the Donald Trump of hip-hop'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  13. ^ Fitzmaurice, Larry (July 25, 2020). "SUCCESS STORY JULY 25, 2018 What If Post Malone Is Here Forever?". Vulture New York magazine. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  14. ^ Caramanica, Jon (July 27, 2017). "Meet Aminé, a Joyful Rapper With an Eye on Politics". New York Times. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  15. ^ "Billboard Dance Power Players 2018: The Managers, Live Leaders & Tastemakers Shaping the Genre By Billboard Staff". Billboard. March 28, 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  16. ^ Stone, Katie (December 13, 2019). "TIËSTO DEBUTS MELODIC NEW TRACK "BLUE" FT. STEVIE APPLETON". EDM. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  17. ^ "Casablanca/Republic to release 'Years' by EDM stalwart Alesso on 12 February". umusicpub.com. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  18. ^ Trakin, Roy (June 9, 2014). "Rob Stevenson on the Rise at Republic, Named EVP". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  19. ^ Fekadu, Mesfin (February 26, 2013). "Music Review: French turntable group C2C has great energy on debut 'Tetra'". Times Colonist. No. Associated Press. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  20. ^ "Shaan Is Now Signed to Casablanca/Republic Records". Rolling Stone India. December 13, 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  21. ^ Kennedy, John (June 3, 2014). "Premiere: Angel Haze Feat. Ludacris '22 Jump Street'". Vibe magazine. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  22. ^ Ingham, Tim (December 10, 2020). "ROB STEVENSON JOINS 300 ENTERTAINMENT AS PARTNER, AS KEVIN LILES-LED COMPANY FOCUSES ON 'COMPETING AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL'". Music Business Worldwide. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
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