| Intro | African American music executive |
| Is |
Business executive Businessperson Music executive |
| From | United States of America |
| Type |
Business Music |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 27 July 1985 |
| Age: | 35 years |
Eesean Bolden (born July 27, 1985) is an African American music executive and entrepreneur. He is the current vice president of A&R for Warner Bros. Records. He also held A&R positions at Epic Records a division of the Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. and Capitol Records a division of the Universal Music Group. Eesean has signed notable artists including Silentó and two time Grammy nominee Mary Lambert.
Early life
Bolden grew up in Sacramento, CA the son of the independent R&B duo EEon LL’GB. Watching his mother and father write, record, produce and distribute there album “It Taste Too Good” in 1992 he knew exactly what he wanted to do for a living at the age of 7. At age 18 he left college at Sacramento State University on 2 days notice to join Interscope Records as an unpaid intern in the A&R department.
Career
In 2011 he was hired in the A&R department at Capitol Records. At Capitol Bolden signed Silentó who’s song “Watch Me” has sold 5 million units according to the RIAA. He also signed Grammy nominee Mary Lambert who co-wrote and featured on Macklemore’s LGBT anthem “Same Love” and a project with PTAF. In 2014 he was honored for his contribution to the music industry as an urban music executive.
Bolden remained the vice president of A&R at Epic Records from 2015-16. Currently he is serving at Warner Bros. Records as vice president of A&R.
Projects
Eesean has signed the following artists:
| Year | Artist | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PTAF | “Boss Ass Bitch” feat. Nicki Minaj |
| 2014 | Mary Lambert | “Secrets” |
| 2015 | Silentó | “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Urban Music Executives | Contribution to Industry Award |