November 9, 2021
Dallas Martin Interview – Building Trust With Artists and More
[ad_1] Plus 1Dallas MartinTitle: President of Asylum Records / EVP of A&R at Atlantic RecordsInterview: Bianca TorresEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Fall 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Be true to what you believe in. That’s the motto that Dallas Martin, the new president of Asylum Records, has followed throughout his career. The Flint, Mich. native started in the music industry as an intern at Def Jam Recordings during his senior year of college at Clark Atlanta University in 2006, being mentored by well-known music exec Shakir Stewart and working with artists such as Rick Ross and Jeezy.In 2008, Dallas got his first official gig with Def Jam,...