Black Music Month’s Best: 10 African-American Moguls Who Work Behind The Music
Kevin Liles
As the manager to popular artists today like Trey Songz and Ludacris, Kevin Liles is a mainstay in the artist management sector of the music industry. Various artists swear by his work and what he offers as a music executive, from Jay-Z to Kanye West. He became the president of Def Jam Records after working his way up as an intern in only nine years, and after discovering his passion for music after attending college for electrical engineering. Liles has been at the forefront of talent management ever since.