David Massey (music executive)
David Massey is a British-born, American record executive and former artist manager. Massey previously served as president of Universal Music Group's Mercury Records from 2007 until 2013, when he was named president/CEO of Universal's Island Records.[1]
David Massey | |
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Born | London, United Kingdom |
Known for | Arista Records (CEO) |
Parent | Marion Massey |
Massey left Island in June 2018 to be President and CEO of Arista Records as part of a new partnership between Sony Music and Massey. Under Arista Records, Massey established and oversees Work of Art Publishing, Work of Art Management and last nite records, the label’s global music and research subsidiary.[2]
Personal life
Massey was born in London to Gerald Massey and Marion Massey. Marion was the manager of British pop star Lulu from the singer's discovery in 1963 until the end of the 1980s, and she is known as one of the first female artist managers in the music industry.
Massey's early schooling was at the Lycée Francais de Londres, followed by a master's degree in Law at Christ's College
He married Gaby Gryn in 1987 and they have two children, Adam and Clio. The family moved to New York City in January 1992, where they continue to reside.
Career
Massey began his career in the music industry in 1982 as an artist manager, firstly representing the British
In 1991 Massey left management following the acceptance of an offer from
During this time, he worked with
Massey left Sony in April 2007 to join the
In February 2013, Massey was appointed to the dual position of President and CEO of
Since 2013, Massey has served as a trustee for the
In 2018, Sony Music CEO Rob Stringer announced Massey would lead the relaunch of Arista Records.[11] Massey developed the relaunch as a model-designed entertainment company - part record label, part publishing and part management. Under Massey’s leadership, Arista Records’ roster includes GRAMMY-nominated artist, JP Saxe, Måneskin, Princess Nokia, Tai Verdes, as well as emerging artists such as, KennyHoopla, UPSAHL, carolesdaughter, and Audrey Nuna.[12]
David was recently[when?] named one of the "most powerful and influential figures in the music business" by HITS Magazine and has been included on Billboard’s Power 100 list for six consecutive years.[13][14]
References
- ^ "David Massey Named President of Island Records". The Hollywood Reporter. 8 February 2013.
- ^ "David Massey to Helm Relaunched Arista Records for Sony Music Entertainment". Billboard.
- ^ a b c "Interview With David Massey". HitQuarters. 30 Oct 2001. Retrieved 26 Oct 2011.
- ^ a b "HITS Daily Double : Rumor Mill - A TASTE OF RAINMAKERS II: DAVID MASSEY". HITS Daily Double. Retrieved 2019-11-04.
- ^ "Mercury Records Re-launched as New Division of Island Def Jam Music Group, David Massey Named President of Mercury Records". Universal Music Group. 2007-04-12. Retrieved 2007-07-30.
- ^ "David Massey Named President of Island Records". Billboard. February 8, 2013.
- ^ "No. 56: David Massey | Power 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-03-03.
- ^ "Corner Office: Island Records President David Massey on His Hot Streak of Hits, Betting on Shawn Mendes". Billboard. September 22, 2014.
- ^ "Billboard Year in Music 2014: Nick Jonas, Kiesza, and Tove Lo Help Start a New Chapter for Island Records". Billboard. December 12, 2014.
- ^ "No. 56: David Massey | Power 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
- ^ "Sony Music Relaunches Arista Records Under David Massey". 9 July 2018.
- ^ "Home". aristarecordings.com.
- ^ "HITS Daily Double : Rumor Mill - HEAVY WEATHER: RAINMAKERS II". HITS Daily Double. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
- ^ "The 2020 Billboard Power List Revealed". Billboard.