Legendary industry executive Sylvia Rhone has been named the president of Epic Records today, reports Billboard. Rhone served as president of Universal Motown Records for nearly two decades before partnering in a joint venture of her label Vested In Culture (VIC) with Epic last year. Before Motown, she was chairman/CEO of Elektra Entertainment Group. Her current VIC roster includes Quadron, Latin pop artist Kat Dahlia and rapper Casey Veggies. VIC will continue to remain an imprint of Epic Records.
Says Epic chairman/CEO Antonio “L.A.” Reid:
“Having worked closely with Sylvia Rhone, I’ve witnessed firsthand how she shares a passion for an artists-first culture. I look forward with genuine enthusiasm to the next chapter of Epic Records.”
Added Rhone:
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to expand my relationship with the talented team and amazing artists at Epic. What makes this opportunity different from any other is my partnership with renowned music executive L.A. Reid. I’m looking forward to what I think will be the finest chapter in my career.”