Shirley Ju Capitol Records has hired Chris Turner as senior director of A&R, reporting to Jeff Vaughn, who was named president of the label in December 2019.
Turner was previously an A&R executive at L.A. Reid’s HitCo Entertainment, signing the popular acts Yella Beezy and Rubi Rose.
Prior to HitCo, he signed hip-hop group Devine Council to a joint venture with Epic Records.Asked his A&R philosophy, the Los Angeles-based Turner tells Variety: “Sign stars only, artists with direction and focus — unless they have an undeniable smash!
Also early discovery is very important for me. I like to know I got there before anyone else did. Artists appreciate that as well.
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