Ajay ‘Charlie B’ Saxena and Nicholas Causarano have joined Warner Music Canada as A&R Administrators.
The pair will drive new hip-hop, R&B and pop signings throughout the nation, whereas present staff member George Kalivas has additionally been promoted to turn out to be an A&R Director.
Charlie B is the stage identify of DJ and producer Ajay Saxena.
He started his profession by month-to-month residencies at golf equipment throughout North America, in addition to appearances on the BET 106 & PARK TV present.
He launched his debut album, Throughout The Board, in June, and has been concerned in fundraising tasks to help the broader neighborhood and for organizations such because the Toronto Black Well being Alliance.
Causarano joins WM Canada after working artist administration firm Trigger & Impact, which operates in Toronto and Los Angeles.
The corporate’s roster of songwriters and producers has contributed to songs for artists resembling Alessia Cara, bülow, Hailee Steinfeld, Leah Kate, renforshort, Travis Barker and Wiz Khalifa.
George Kalivas, in the meantime, has labored within the advertising and marketing division at WM Canada for greater than 5 years, and as A&R Director will break up his time between artistic and operational work.
The “reset” of WM Canada’s A&R staff, says the corporate, additionally sees Taylor Nishimura promoted to the brand new position of Affiliate Supervisor, A&R Operations, having beforehand labored as A&R Coordinator.
She is going to report back to Kalivas in her new position.
The restructuring of WM Canada’s A&R staff is the most recent firm transfer underneath the course of Kristen Burke, who was appointed President of the corporate in August 2021.
Since taking up her position, Burke helped WMG supply and transfer its Canadian operations to downtown Toronto, employed govt Andy West as EVP and Basic Supervisor, and in June, introduced in Julia Hummel, VP of Digital Technique and Enterprise Improvement, and Madelaine Napoleone as VP, Advertising.
“I really feel privileged to hitch Kristen’s A&R staff.”
Charlie B
Charlie B, stated: “I really feel privileged to hitch Kristen’s A&R staff.
“We each share the identical passions round positivity, work ethic and getting issues achieved.
“We all know most success is a shared outcome. We need to make certain we’re signing and nurturing artists which might be transferring the cultural dial right here in Canada and have the capability to turn out to be international stars.”
“I’m trying ahead to using my community to signal essentially the most fascinating and impactful artists.”
Nicholas Causarano
Nicholas Causarano, added: “I’ve recognized Kristen for some time and when she acquired in contact in regards to the new place it was instantly apparent that now we have a shared imaginative and prescient of what a brand new A&R roll might be.
“I’m trying ahead to using my community to signal essentially the most fascinating and impactful artists by our Toronto workplace as we enter this new period for the corporate.”
“The newfound vitality that Kristen has dropped at the corporate has been infectious and the entire staff is happy for the long run.”
George Kalivas
George Kalivas, stated: “I’m so pleased to have the chance to step up into the A&R Director position to assist write this new chapter in WM Canada’s historical past.
“The newfound vitality that Kristen has dropped at the corporate has been infectious and the entire staff is happy for the long run.”
“I’m delighted that Charlie B and Nick have chosen to hitch the staff.”
Kristen Burke
Kristen Burke, stated: “I’m delighted that Charlie B and Nick have chosen to hitch the staff – I do know they’ll assist us turn out to be much more culturally related and commercially profitable.
“It’s additionally incredible that George and Taylor are stepping up into their new roles.
“They’ve achieved an unbelievable job out of the gate and would be the engine room of the A&R staff, driving tasks ahead.”Music Enterprise Worldwide
