Er gab dennoch bekannt, dass er Jay-Z nicht komplett vertreten wird sondern „nur“ eine Vize-Präsidentenposition einnehmen wird:
"I was appointed as the Executive Vice President of Def Jam and what we put out was simply that. I don’t look at it as replacement to Jay-Z. I think Jay-Z is, obviously, an iconic rapper, a good label president, and a good friend of mine. These are big shoes to fill for anyone to come in and say they’re replacing Jay-Z. I don’t lend any thought or attention to that."

Der derzeitige Geschäftsführer von Island Def Jam Music Group Antonio 'L.A.' Reid, schätzt Shakirs Arbeit sehr:
"The bold young management style that Shakir has established at Def Jam is one of the major reasons behind the label's success today. From his solid roots in music publishing, he has grown to master the world of hip-hop and urban music."

Der Nachfolger wird demnächst nicht primär mit seinen täglichen Aufgaben als Vize-Präsident beschäftigt sein sondern vorrangig neue Talente des Labels betreuen:
"The past four years have been an unforgettable experience for me. Having the opportunity to work with a brilliant music man such as L.A. Reid, along with the most amazing team in the music business, has afforded me the knowledge and inspiration to take the next step in my career and continue to amplify and expand Def Jam's stellar reputation in the industry."

Wir sind gespannt was wir weiterhin für Alben aus dem Hause Def Jam zu hören bekommen!



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