In addition, former Interscope Geffen A&M President of A&R, Aaron Bay-Schuck, joined as Co-Chairman and CEO of WBR.
Discussing his new signing, Corson said: “You know you have something special when an artist immediately connects in the way Saweetie has.
“Saweetie’s empowering lyrics, street-smart sensibilities and flawless delivery have perfectly collided to make ‘ICY GRL’ a viral sensation and Saweetie an artist to champion.”
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“[Her] empowering lyrics, street-smart sensibilities and flawless delivery have perfectly collided to make ‘ICY GRL’ a viral sensation and Saweetie an artist to champion.
“Huge thanks to our partner Max Gousse and Warner’s own Eesean Bolden for bringing Sawettie to us.
“We’re thrilled to help bring her unique talent to the masses.”
While at RCA, Corson worked with Miley Cyrus, Zayn, Sia, Alicia Keys, Britney Spears, Kings of Leon and a cappella outfit Pentatonix.
Talent broken at the label under his joint tenure alongside Chairman/CEO Peter Edge included Elle King, Bryson Tiller, G-Eazy, Walk the Moon, Miguel, Ke$ha, Pitbull and Mark Ronson.