Christopher Jones
Atlanta
Summary
Dynamic music executive with a proven track record at Atlantic Records, driving 33 million records sold. Expert in strategic partnerships and talent development, I excel in campaign management and brand integration, consistently delivering impactful results in the music industry. Passionate about fostering innovation and growth in creative environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Global Storm
Atlanta
03.2025 - Current
- Liaison between content creation, media production, people management, including senior leaders, entertainers, content creators, and legal counsel.
- Creating social media campaigns across multiple platforms.
- Develop storytelling ideas to cross-promote brands, sports, television, and music.
- Monitor KPIs, CRM, and performance of campaigns for follow-through execution.
- Expand early ideals into scalable business models, and creative programs.
FOUNDER AND CEO
State Line Music Publishing
Atlanta
01.2016 - 02.2025
- Strategic Partnerships: Negotiated joint venture deals with Sony ATV, Universal Music Publishing, BMG, Kobalt, and APG.
- Revenue Generation: Secured sync licenses for ESPN, FOX, NBC, MTV, BET, and Ralph Lauren.
- Catalog Success: Managed portfolio achieving 36 million RIAA certifications for artists like Chris Brown, Usher, and Cardi B.
- Market Impact: Developed the breakout hit 'Whole Lotta Money' (BIA), and manages the sports anthem 'We Ready.'
- Brand acquired by CTM Music Publishing
VICE PRESIDENT OF A&R
Atlantic Records
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Sales Performance: Responsible for 33 Million records sold through creative development and hit-song identification.
- Operational Oversight: Managed operations for 'Generation Now' (Lil Uzi Vert, Jack Harlow), resulting in 100M+ records sold.
- Leadership: Directed a team of 10 in Atlanta across Marketing, A&R, Engineering, and Administration.
- Talent Growth: Recruited and developed junior A&R consultants and audio engineers.
FOUNDER AND CEO
Island Prolific Records
Atlanta
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Artist Development: Developed Vedo The Singer (4M sold) and Raiche; rebranded and resigned Lloyd (3M sold).
- Brand Integration: Secured partnerships with Prada, Louis Vuitton, NFL, NBA, and Intuit.
- Financial Success: Independently routed $10M+ in touring revenue and brokered a successful brand acquisition by Empire Distribution.
- Brand acquired by Empire Distribution
VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL A&R
Warner Music Group
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Film & Soundtrack: Curated music for major franchises: Fast and Furious, The Greatest Showman, and Suicide Squad.
- Global Strategy: Orchestrated 10-12 international writing sessions weekly to support the WMG global roster.
A&R/MANAGER
Hip Hop Since 1978 Management Firm
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Elite Talent Management: Provided strategic support and daily management for a premier roster including Lil Wayne, Drake, Kanye West, Young Jeezy, and T.I.
- Creative Facilitation: Coordinated sessions for top-tier producers like Just Blaze, contributing to multiplatinum projects.
- Campaign Execution: Assisted in global marketing and touring strategies that solidified the firm's industry dominance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomson High School
Thomson, GA05-2003
Skills
- Executive Management
- Customer relationship management
- Digital marketing
- Project management
- Brand integration
- Effective communication
- Talent acquisition
- Networking skills
- Cash flow management
- Succession planning
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
- Business administration
- Client engagement
- Operations management
- Customer acquisition
- Recruitment and hiring
- Performance assessments
- Team leadership
- Strategic partnerships
- Campaign management
- Talent development
- Staff Development
- Strategic Partnerships
- Catalog Exploitation
- Rights Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Artist Development
- Music Publishing
- Music Supervision for Film/TV
- Marketing Rollouts
- Sync licensing
- Tour Routing
Core Competencies
Executive Management, Global A&R Strategy, Staff Development (10+ reports), Strategic Partnerships, Catalog Exploitation, Rights Management, Contract Negotiation, Artist Development, Music Publishing, Music Supervision for Film/TV, Marketing Roll-outs, Sync Licensing, Tour Routing ($10M+)
Timeline
Founder
Global Storm
03.2025 - Current
FOUNDER AND CEO
State Line Music Publishing
01.2016 - 02.2025
VICE PRESIDENT OF A&R
Atlantic Records
01.2016 - 01.2022
FOUNDER AND CEO
Island Prolific Records
01.2016 - 01.2022
VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL A&R
Warner Music Group
01.2014 - 01.2016
A&R/MANAGER
Hip Hop Since 1978 Management Firm
01.2011 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Thomson High School