Ken 'Duro' Ifill Named SVP/A&R At Republic

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REPUBLIC RECORDS hires KEN “DURO” IFILL as SVP/A&R.

About the hire, EVP ROB STEVENSON COMMENTS, “DURO knows records inside and out as he’s mixed many of the groundbreaking records influencing this next wave of artists. His experience from behind the mixing board and as an executive give him a unique insight into the creative and real-world challenges facing artists in this evolving landscape.”

“I’ve been a fan of and have worked with DURO for many years,” said EVP WENDY GOLDSTEIN. “He’s the consummate music visionary whose talent extends from creation to marketing and promotion. It’s an exciting moment for our team to welcome him to the fold.”

“REPUBLIC is truly a powerhouse,” said DURO. “I have an immense amount of respect for [Co-Founders] MONTE and AVERY LIPMAN, WENDY, ROB and the entire team. I’d love to add that studio perspective to the label’s A&R process. I’m excited to find the next round of REPUBLIC superstars and work with them to create a new generation of classic records."

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