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'Essential reading' RECORD COLLECTOR'Darcus Beese is a formidable cat' CHUCK D'An inspiration' ANNIE LENNOXThe must-read memoir from Darcus Beese - the first black president of Island Records and one of the greatest A&Rs of his generation.

About the author

Darcus Beese OBE spent thirty years working at Island Records where he became the first black president of a major label when he was made head of Island Records UK.

He is regarded as one of the best A&Rs of his generation, signing and nurturing the likes of Amy Winehouse, Florence and the Machine, Mumford and Sons, Taio Cruz and Jessie J.

Darcus is now president of Darco Artist Partnerships. He lives in London with his family.

Summary

'Essential reading' RECORD COLLECTOR'Darcus Beese is a formidable cat' CHUCK D'An inspiration' ANNIE LENNOXThe must-read memoir from Darcus Beese - the first black president of Island Records and one of the greatest A&Rs of his generation.

Foreword

The fascinating memoir of Island Records label legend Darcus Beese.

Product details

• Authors: Darcus Beese
• Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.08.2024
• EAN: 9781788706094
• ISBN: 978-1-78870-609-4
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 164 mm x 243 mm x 28 mm
• Weight: 528 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > General, dictionaries; Rock & Pop music, Individual composers & musicians, specific bands & groups, Biography & Autobiography / Composers & Musicians, Memoirs, MUSIC / Recording & Reproduction, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal, MUSIC / Philosophy & Social Aspects, Biography: arts & entertainment, Music Industry, Pop Music, Music: styles and genres