Nick Barr Has Been Appointed As The New Vice President Of A&R And Creative Strategy By Island Records

Nick Barr has welcomed the decision of Island Records of appointing him as the VP, A&R, and creative strategy. CEOs Imran Majid and Justin Eshak were also delighted.

Nick Barr has been named vice president of A&R and creative strategy at island records, the company said.

Imran Majid and Justin Eshak, co-CEOs of Island Records, and Mike Alexander, general manager of Island Records, jointly announced the decision.

Barr will “play a vital role in focusing on signing new talent while bringing his marketing, digital, and creative strategy to the iconic label,” according to an official press statement.

Barr will be based in Los Angeles and report to Imran Majid and Justin Eshak for A&R and Mike Alexander for digital and creative marketing.

Majid had this to say about the appointment: “Nick brings a unique skill set in identifying and nurturing talent early while understanding key steps for breaking artists in a modern landscape.”

Mike Alexander said, “Nick’s ability to create and execute global strategies for new and established artists makes him a prominent addition to the Island team.”

Barr, who began his music career in 2014 while attending college in Louisville, Kentucky, assisted Khalid in his development as a 17-year-old unsigned artist.

Barr has worked on several creative and digital projects for 300 Entertainment, Interscope Records, Capitol Records, and others over the last few years.

He was also important in the launch of Lil Tjay’s smash song, Calling My Phone, and current single, In My Head’s digital approach.

The man of the moment Nick Barr, who was delighted to have his new role, said, “I’m not only humbled by this opportunity but also extremely excited for my next chapter with Island Records. I have had so much respect for Justin, Imran, and Mike over the years. I grew up on a lot of Island Records artists, many of which helped shape who I am and what music I listen to today. Words cannot explain how appreciative I am of Imran, Justin, and Mike.”