Brandon Silverstein is an American entrepreneur and entertainment industry executive. He is the founder and CEO of S10 Entertainment, a record label, artist management, music publishing, film, and investment company.
Career
While in high school in
Tenafly, New Jersey
Tenafly () is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 census the borough had a population of 15,409, , Silverstein created and promoted independent parties and events in New York City in addition to booking talent for
Noah Tepperberg
Noah Tepperberg (born August 15, 1975) is an American businessman and co-founder of several New York City nightclubs and restaurants, including Marquee, Tao, Avenue and Lavo.
Biography
Tepperberg is a graduate of Stuyvesant High School. He earned ...
's clubs.
As a freshman at
Indiana University
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, Silverstein co-founded a music festival with the first iterations taking place on a farm with
Avicii
Tim Bergling (; 8 September 1989 – 20 April 2018), known professionally as Avicii (, ), was a Swedish DJ, remixer and music producer. At the age of 16, Bergling began posting his remixes on electronic music forums, which led to his first rec ...
and
Tiesto headlining.
In his senior year, Silverstein dropped out of college to pursue his interest in music management. He returned to New York where a meeting with
Jay Z
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Manhattan-based conglomerate talent and entertainment agency Roc Nation. He is regarded as one of ...
and Jay Brown, the co-founder and CEO of
Roc Nation
Roc Nation is an entertainment agency founded by Jay-Z in 2008. The company is headquartered in Manhattan and has additional offices in Los Angeles and London. Roc Nation comprises a comprehensive talent agency, sports agency, record label, mana ...
, led him to found his own company: S10 Entertainment & Media. Roc Nation and S10 formed a partnership in 2018.
Through S10, Silverstein has represented top artists,
managing the first global number one records for
Myke Towers
Michael Anthony Torres Monge (born January 15, 1994), known by his stage name Myke Towers, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer and songwriter.
Career
His mixtape ''El Final del Principio'' (2016) peaked at 12 on Latin Rhythm Albums. Towers colla ...
and
Normani
Normani Kordei Hamilton ( ; born May 31, 1996) is an American singer and dancer. She auditioned as a solo act for the American television series ''The X Factor'' in 2012, after which she became a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony, which wen ...
. In 2020 he launched S10 Publishing and formed partnerships with
Ryan Tedder
Ryan Tedder (born June 26, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. As well as being the lead vocalist of the pop rock band OneRepublic, he has an independent career as a songwriter and producer for various artists since th ...
and
Avex
is a Japanese entertainment conglomerate led by founder Max Matsuura and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1988, the company manages J-pop talents like Ayumi Hamasaki and internet sensation PikoTaro. It has also shifted into other busi ...
.
Silverstein has also been involved in global hits like
Justin Bieber’s "
Peaches
The peach (''Prunus persica'') is a deciduous tree first domesticated and cultivated in Zhejiang province of Eastern China. It bears edible juicy fruits with various characteristics, most called peaches and others (the glossy-skinned, non-fuz ...
", which won “Song of the Year” at the 2022
BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards and “Most Performed” at the 2022 BMI Pop Awards. Additional hit songs published by the company include
Doja Cat's "
Agora Hills
"Agora Hills" is a song by American rapper and singer Doja Cat from her fourth studio album, '' Scarlet'' (2023). It was released on October 3, 2023, through Kemosabe and RCA Records as the second single from the album. A pop-infused slow jam ...
",
[ Jack Harlow's " First Class",][ and ]Drake
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* ...
and 21 Savage's "Calling for You
"Calling for You" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his eighth studio album '' For All the Dogs'' (2023). Featuring Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage, it was produced by Lil Yachty, 40, Gent!, Cash Cobain, PoWRTrav and JayStolaait. The song s ...
". In 2022, Silverstein’s S10 Films division partnered with Simon Fuller
Simon Fuller (born 17 May 1960) is a British entrepreneur, artist manager, and film and television producer renowned for nurturing and inspiring world class entertainment talent. He is the creator of the ''Idols'' TV format, including the UK s ...
to develop new projects across film, television, documentary and audio mediums.
The executive has earned a number of industry awards throughout his career, including the ''Forbes'' "30 Under 30" in 2019, Variety’s “New Leaders” in 2021, and Music Business Worldwide’s “Worlds Greatest Managers” in 2022. ''Billboard
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'' has honored the executive on multiple occasions, including “40 Under 40" and "Executive of the Week"
References
External links
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People from Tenafly, New Jersey
American business executives
American music publishers (people)
Indiana University alumni
1991 births
Living people