Upon joining Atlantic, Kallman established his A&R credentials by signing and A&R-ing several hit artists, including Notorious B.I.G., P.O.D., Aaliyah, Brandy, Timbaland, Lil’ Kim and Junior M.A.F.I.A. He became Vice President of A&R at Atlantic, while continuing to oversee Big Beat. Having built Big Beat into a top indie, he accepted an offer from Atlantic Records to purchase his label.
He became a prominent DJ in Manhattan as a teenager, and then launched his own label, Big Beat Records, after graduating from Brown University. Kallman, who is based in New York, has been a longtime music entrepreneur, music aficionado, and notable record collector. Kallman also oversees Atlantic’s partnership with several successful record labels such as Fueled By Ramen, Roadrunner, Canvasback, Photo Finish, and Chop Shop. He helms a very impressive roster at Atlantic, which includes such diverse artists as Bruno Mars, Jason Mraz, Flo Rida, Skrillex, T.I., Cee Lo Green, Kid Rock, and the Zac Brown Band. Craig Kallman, who has worked at Atlantic Records since 1991 and has been Chairman & CEO since 2005, has been one of the music industry’s top label and A&R execs for the past two decades.
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