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Kevin Liles
President, Def Jam/Def Soul

 

Traveling through the hallways of Def Jam Recordings as an intern to his plush Worldwide Plaza corner office as president must have been quite a trip, but it was one easily navigated by thirty year old Kevin Liles. Def Jam Recordings CEO, Lyor Cohen states, "Kevin's promotion to President is an important step in the development of Def Jam. Kevin has grown with us and has been instrumental in expanding our repertoire of artists. His promotion will enhance our ability to service and promote our artists as we continue to broaden the label with new and innovative performers."

 

Prior to being named President, Kevin was General Manager of Def Jam. He joined the Def Jam staff in 1992 as the intern of the Mid Atlantic Regional Manager. After two years, Kevin was hired as Def Jam's Mid Atlantic Manager. In 1994, Kevin took the position of General Manager of promotions, West Coast. There he spearheaded Def Jam's promotional efforts on West Coast, including hiring a West Coast staff and creating grass roots promotional campaigns while searching for new talent. In 1996, he was promoted again, this time to General Manager/VP of promotions.

 

Kevin Liles began his career in the entertainment industry as a member of the rap group, Numarx. Before joining Def Jam, he was co-founder and president of MBR, Marx Bros. Records.

 

Kevin's quote for success: "I know that successful individuals refuse to be defeated. Therefore, I am what I believe myself to be."


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