World Top 100 A&R Chart 2005
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1. Mark Williams, Interscope Records CA US, Gwen Stefani, Queens Of The Stone Age 31.421 points (World Top 100 A&R Chart 2004 No.136; 2003 No.194; 2002 No.81; 2001 No Position)
2. Riggs Morales, Marc Labelle & Marshall Mathers, Shady Records NY US, 50 Cent 20.496 p. (Morales & Mathers: 79 / 1 / 153 / - / Labelle: 23 / 1 / 153 / 7)
Interview with Riggs Morales click here
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3. Robert Stevenson, Island/Def Jam NY US, The Killers, Fall Out Boy, Thrice 18.240 p. (97 / 167 / 80 / 46)
4. Simon Cowell, Syco Music UK, Il Divo, Steve Brookstein, Will Young 18.178 p. (28 / 20 / 15 / 24)
Interview with Simon Cowell click here
5. Max Lousada, Atlantic Records UK & Linda Perry, Custard Records CA US, James Blunt (Co-A&R Steve Sasse), Darkness, Goldie Lookin Chain (only Lousada) 17.827 p. (Lousada: 53 / 31 / - / -)
Interview with Max Lousada click here
6. Angelo Sanders & Andre Young, Aftermath Entertainment CA US, The Game 15.820 p. (Young: - / 32 / 9 / 9)
Interview with Angelo Sanders click here
7. Martin Heath, Lizard King NY US, The Killers 14.757 p. (-)
Interview with Martin Heath click here
8. Mark Pitts, Jive Records NY US, Ciara, Chris Brown 13.048 p. (42 / - / - / -)
9. Jerome Foster a.k.a. Knobody, Street Records Corporation NY US, Akon 12.434 p. (-)
Interview with Jerome Foster click here
10. Simon Fuller, 19 Recordings UK, Kelly Clarkson, Rachel Stevens 11.845 p. (72 / 12 / 79 / -)
11. David Foster, Warner Bros Records CA US, Josh Groban, Michael Bublι 11.279 p. (5 / 29 / 23 / -)
12. Ben Berkman, Octone Records NY US, Maroon5 8.614 p. (3 / - / - / -)
Interview with Ben Berkman click here
13. Kawan Prather, Ghet-O-Vision Entertainment NY US, John Legend 8.380 p. (144 / 35 / 5 / 75)
Interview with Kawan Prather click here
14. Thomas Kowollik, Germany, Juli (signed @ Universal) 7.526 p. (62 / - / - / -)
Interview with Thomas Kowollik click here
15. Ferdy Unger-Hamilton, Island Records UK, Keane 7.432 p. (19 / - / - / -)
Interview with Ferdy Unger-Hamilton click here
16. Wolfgang Boss, Mach 1 Records Germany, Crazy Frog, Speedy 7.414 p. (225 / - / - / - )
17. Stefan Harder, Warner Music Group Germany, Schnappi, Hot Banditoz (signed @ Universal) 7.142 p. (81 / - / - / -)
18. Bryan Leach, TVT Records NY US, Lil Jon, Ying Yang Twins 7.135 p. (73 / 43 / - / - )
Interview with Bryan Leach click here
19. Jason Flom, Virgin Records NY US, Rob Thomas (signed @ Lava) 6.796 p. (- / - / - / 119)
20. Jay Landers, Walt Disney Records CA US, Hilary Duff, Jesse McCartney 6.776 p. (15 / 21 / - / -)
21. Ron Fair, A&M Records CA US, Pussycat Dolls, Keyshia Cole 6.718 p. (187 / 26 / 10 / 85)
22. T. Farris, Swishahouse TX US, Mike Jones, Paul Wall 6.107 p. (-)
Interview with T. Farris click here
23. Jack Johnson & Emmett Malloy, Brushfire Records CA US, Jack Johnson 5.633 p. (- / 49 / 179 / -)
24. Mark Lewis, Martin Toher & Paul Harris, B-Unique Records UK, Kaiser Chiefs, Ordinary Boys (292 / - / - / -)
Interview with Mark Lewis click here
25. Jimmy Iovine, Interscope Records CA US, Pussycat Dolls 5.505 p. (-)
26. Peter Edge, J Records NY US, Alicia Keys, Mario 5.358 p. (13 / 71 / 43 / 1)
Interview with Peter Edge click here
27. Patrick Reynolds, Island/Def Jam NY US, Kanye West 5.187 p. (8 / - / - / -)
28. Lil Jon, BME GA US, Lil Jon, Trillville 4.993 p. (73 / 43 / - / -)
29. Mario Papitto, Die Musifirma Germany, Banaroo 4.800 p. (- / 297 / 36 / -)
30. Heinz Canibol, 105 Music Germany, Annett Louisan 4.672 p. (171 / - / - / -)
31. Clay Bradley, Sony Music Nashville TN US, Gretchen Wilson 4.624 p. (11 / - / - / -)
32. Seb Chew, Polydor Records UK, Scissor Sisters 4.452 p. (26 / - / - / -)
33. Clive Davis, J Records NY US, Fantasia, Alicia Keys, Clay Aiken 4.351 p. (4 / 25 / 7 / 1)
34. Shakir Stewart, Island/Def Jam NY US, Young Jeezy, Teairra Mari 4.310 p. (-)
Interview with Shakir Stewart click here
35. Jonathan Belolo, Scorpio Music France, Ilona Mitrecey 4.250 p. (-)
36. David Verdooren & Patrick van Thijn, Glam Slam Netherlands, Chipz 4.147 p. (-)
Interview with David Verdooren click here
37. Steve Greenberg, Columbia Records NY US, Joss Stone (signed @ S-Curve) 3.752 p. (17 / - / - / -)
38. Joachim Braun, Sony BMG Germany, Silbermond 3.667 p. (47 / - / - / -)
39. Cecile Pfeiffer, Warner Music France, Daniel Powter 3.454 p. (-)
40. Christof Ellinghaus, City Slang Germany, Wir Sind Helden (signed @ Virgin / Co-A&R Sven Hasenjδger) 3.442 p. (52 / 59 / - / -)
41. Dave Dollimore, Data Records / Ministry Of Sound Recordings UK, Eric Prydz, Max Graham 3.356 p. (69 / - / - / -)
Interview with Dave Dollimore click here
42. Chris Gelbmann, Buntspecht Musik Austria, Christina Stόrmer (signed @ Universal Germany) 3.302 p. (-)
43. Larry Jackson, J Records NY US, Fantasia 3.249 p. (122 / - / - / -)
44. Laurence Bell. Domino Recording UK, Franz Ferdinand, Arctic Monkeys 3.224 p. (49 / - / - / -)
45. Nick Raphael, Sony Music UK, G4, Lemar 3.209 p. (124 / 44 / 129 / -)
Interview with Nick Raphael click here
46. Dominique Gau, Warner Music France, K-Maro 3.167 p. (54 / - / - / -)
47. Anthony Marciano, Sony BMG France, Amel Bent, Lββm 3.134 p. (-)
Interview with Anthony Marciano click here
48. Shabs Jobanputra, Relentless Records UK, KT Tunstall 2.920 p. (-)
Interview with Shabs Jobanputra click here
49. Patrick Boulos, AZ France, Chimene Badi 2.908 p. (126 / 53 / - / -)
50. Mike Batt, Dramatico UK, Katie Melua 2.835 p. (21 / - / - / -)
Interview with Mike Batt click here
51. Andy Karp, Lava Records NY US, Simple Plan, The Click Five 2.817 p. (114 / 141 / 90 / 16)
Interview with Andy Karp click here
52. Jordan Schur, Geffen Records CA US, Cold, Ashlee Simpson 2.808 p. (18 / 89 / 100 / 10)
53. Stephen Ferrera, J Records NY US, Carrie Underwood, Bo Bice, Clay Aiken 2.680 p. (14 / 41 / - / -)
54. Brian Wright, Mercury Nashville TN US, Sugarland 2.632 p. (-)
55. Jay Brown, Island/Def Jam NY US, Rihanna, Tweet 2.583 p. (- / - / 30 / -)
56. Bernd Hoffmann, Workforce Music & Media Consulting Germany, Joana Zimmer 2.579 p. (-)
57. Paul Lisberg, Phonogenic UK, Natasha Bedingfield 2.501 p. (48 / - / - / -)
Interview with Paul Lisberg click here
58. Kaz Utsonomiya, Epic Records CA US, Audioslave, Kelly Osbourne, Modest Mouse 2.494 p. (67 / 40 / 148 / -)
59. William Engram, Disturbing Tha Peace NY US, Bobby Valentino 2.491 p. (25 / 13 / - / -)
60. Axel Erler, Sony / ATV Music Publishing Germany, Ich+Ich (signed @ Universal) 2.461 p. (45 / - / 40 / -)
61. Joe-Evans Chialo, Cheyenne Records Germany, Nu Pagadi 2.404 p. (40 / 85 / - / 182)
62. Jφrg Koshorst, Universal Germany, Tokio Hotel 2.399 p. (-)
63. Mike Caren, Atlantic Records NY US, T.I., Trina, Trey Songz, Nappy Roots 2.341 p. (241 / 72 / 56 / -)
Interview with Mike Caren click here
64. John Doelp, Columbia Records NY US, Frankie J 2.264 p. (- / 248 / - / -)
65. Andy Gershon, V2 Records NY US & Leo Silverman, Brille Music UK, White Stripes 2.127 p. (358 / 14 / - / -)
66. Craig Kallman, Atlantic Records NY US, Pretty Ricky, Kevin Lyttle 2.102 p. (33 / 104 / - / -)
67. Marcus Heisser, Interscope Records CA US, Tony Yayo, Young Buck 2.047 p. (6 / 76 / - / -)
68. Chris Stokes, The Ultimate Group CA US, Omarion 2.043 p. (-)
69. Joe 3H Weinberger, HHH Artists NY/CA US, Daddy Yankee 2.027 p. (-)
70. Herve Lauzanne, Columbia France, Nadiya 1.911 p. (89 / - / - / -)
71. Hugh Goldsmith, Brightside Recordings UK, Blue (signed @ Innocent), Lee Ryan 1.837 p. (68 / 17 / 18 / 18)
Interview with Hugh Goldsmith click here
72. Chris Parles, Brightside Recordings UK, Blue (signed @ Innocent), Rooster, Lisa-Scott Lee (signed @ Mercury) 1.762 p. (68 / 57 / - / -)
Interview with Chris Parles click here
73. Vincent Blaviel, Sony BMG France, Kyo 1.709 p. (50 / 36 / - / -)
74. Ramin Bozorgzadeh, Groove Attack Germany, Fler, Deine Lieblingsrapper 1.679 p. (98 / - / - / -)
Interview with Ramin Bozorgzadeh click here
75. Tommy Mottola, Casablanca NY US, Lindsey Lohan 1.643 p. (- / 39 / 21 / 6)
76. Alan Bates, Candid Records UK & David Rose, Universal Music UK, Jamie Cullum 1.552 p. (60 / 162 / - / -)
77. Diana Meltzer, Wind-Up Records NY US, Ben Moody, Evanescence, Seether, Scott Stamp 1.532 p. (1 / 3 / - / 35)
Interview with Diana Meltzer click here
78. Jaha Johnson, Geffen Records CA US, Slim Thug 1.500 p. (- / - / - / 90)
Interview with Jaha Johnson click here
79. Paul Adam, Island Records UK, McFly, Busted, Fightstar 1.497 p. (32 / 18 / 139 / 47)
80. D Prosper & Sha Money XL, G-Unit Records NY US, Tony Yayo 1.435 p. (-)
81. Andreas Pohle, Triple M Music Berlin Germany, US 5 1.404 p. (-)
82. Paul Worley, Warner Bros Nashville TN US, Big & Rich, Cowboy Troy 1.332 p. (34 / - / - / -)
83. Stefan Raab, Raab Records Cologne Germany, Max Mutzke 1.327 p. (78 / - / - / -)
84. Dan Keeling, Parlophone UK, Athlete 1.300 p. (150 / 9 / 26 / 27)
Interview with Dan Keeling click here
85. Jef Cahours de Virgil, Warner Music France, Tragedie 1.294 p. (36 / 52 / - / -)
86. Bruce Flohr, ATO Records VA US, Jem 1.285 p. (-)
Interview with Bruce Flohr click here
87. Darren Dixon, UK, Kasabian (signed @ Sony BMG UK) 1.268 p. (155 / - / - / -)
88. Jeff Barrett & Martin Kelly, Heavenly Recordings UK, Magic Numbers, Starsailor 1.242 p. (343 / 164 / 121 / 114)
89. Bjφrn Teske, Sony BMG Munich Germany, Yvonne Catterfeld, Gracia 1.214 p. (31 / 8 / - / -)
Interview with Bjφrn Teske click here
90. Marc-Antoine Moreau, All Other Music France, Amadou & Miriam 1.212 p. (-)
91. Richard ODonovan, Mercury Records UK, Razorlight 1.194 p. (105 / - / - / -)
92. Sylvia Rhone, Motown Records NY US, Kem 1.124 p. (-)
93. Esther Dagn & Franz Selb, Koch Universal Munich Germany, Semino Rossi 1.122 p. (-)
94. Tim Devine, Columbia Records CA US, Switchfoot 1.119 p. (61 / - / 247 / 8)
95. Stefan Dabruck, Frank Klein & Peter Aleksander, Superstar Recordings Germany, Global Deejays 1.093 p. (112 / - / - / -)
96. Richard Griffiths & Harry Magee, Modest Management UK, Brian McFadden 1.064 p. (140 / - / - / -)
97. Joshua Sarubin, Island/Def Jam NY US, Avril Lavigne (signed @ Arista) 1.042 p. (7 / 4 / 2 / 187)
Interview with Joshua Sarubin click here
98. Murray Elias, VP Records NY USA, Sean Paul 990 p. (74 / 6 / 122 / -)
Interview with Murray Elias click here
99. George Glueck, X-Cell Records Germany, Sarah Connor 984 p. (86 / 87 / 19 / 57)
Interview with George Glueck click here
100. Franklin Romero, Premium Latin Music Dominican Republic & Teresa Estrella, Premium Latin Music NY US, Aventura 978 p. (20 / - / - / -)
USA Top 40 A&R Chart 2005
1. Mark Williams, Interscope Records CA US, Gwen Stefani, Queens Of The Stone Age 31.421 points (- / World No.1)
2. Riggs Morales, Marc Labelle & Marshall Mathers, Shady Records NY US, 50 Cent 20.496 p. (Morales & Mathers: US Top 40 A&R Chart 2004 No Position; 2003 No.1; 2002 & 2001 No Position / Labelle: 20 / 1 / - / 6 / World No.2)
Interview with Riggs Morales click here
Interview with Marc Labelle click here
3. Robert Stevenson, Island/Def Jam NY US, The Killers, Fall Out Boy, Thrice 18.240 p. (- / - / - / 29 / World No.3)
4. Linda Perry, Custard Records CA US, James Blunt 17.827 p. (- / World No.5)
5. Angelo Sanders & Andre Young, Aftermath Entertainment CA US, The Game 15.820 p. (Young: - / 21 / 9 / 8 / World No.6)
Interview with Angelo Sanders click here
6. Martin Heath, Lizard King NY US, The Killers 14.757 p. (- / World No.7)
Interview with Martin Heath click here
7. Mark Pitts, Jive Records NY US, Ciara, Chris Brown 13.048 p. (30 / - / - / - / World No.8)
8. Jerome Foster a.k.a. Knobody, Street Records Corporation NY US, Akon 12.434 p. (- / World No.9)
Interview with Jerome Foster click here
9. David Foster, Warner Bros Records CA US, Josh Groban, Michael Bublι 11.279 p. (6 / 19 / 16 / - / World No.11)
10. Ben Berkman, Octone Records NY US, Maroon5 8.614 p. (3 / - / - / - / World No.12)
Interview with Ben Berkman click here
11. Kawan Prather, Ghet-O-Vision Entertainment NY US, John Legend 8.380 p. (- / 24 / 5 / - / World No.13)
Interview with Kawan Prather click here
12. Bryan Leach, TVT Records NY US, Lil Jon, Ying Yang Twins 7.135 p. (- / 28 / - / - / World No.18)
Interview with Bryan Leach click here
13. Jason Flom, Virgin Records NY US, Rob Thomas (signed @ Lava) 6.796 p. (- / World No.19)
14. Jay Landers, Walt Disney Records CA US, Hilary Duff, Jesse McCartney 6.776 p. (14 / 13 / - / - / World No.20)
15. Ron Fair, A&M Records CA US, Pussycat Dolls, Keyshia Cole 6.718 p. (- / 18 / 10 / - / World No.21)
16. T. Farris, Swishahouse TX US, Mike Jones, Paul Wall 6.107 p. (- / World No.22)
Interview with T. Farris click here
17. Jack Johnson & Emmett Malloy, Brushfire Records CA US, Jack Johnson 5.633 p. (- / 30 / - / - / World No.23)
18. Jimmy Iovine, Interscope Records CA US, Pussycat Dolls 5.505 p. (- / World No.25)
19. Peter Edge, J Records NY US, Alicia Keys, Mario 5.358 p. (12 / 37 / 27 / 1 / World No.26)
Interview with Peter Edge click here
20. Patrick Reynolds, Island/Def Jam NY US, Kanye West 5.187 p. (8 / - / - / - / World No.27)
21. Lil Jon, BME GA US, Lil Jon, Trillville 4.993 p. (- / 28 / - / - / World No.28)
22. Clay Bradley, Sony Music Nashville TN US, Gretchen Wilson 4.624 p. (10 / - / - / - / World No.31)
23. Clive Davis, J Records NY US, Fantasia, Alicia Keys, Clay Aiken 4.351 p. (4 / 17 / 7 / 1 / World No.33)
24. Shakir Stewart, Island/Def Jam NY US, Young Jeezy, Teairra Mari 4.310 p. (- / World No.34)
Interview with Shakir Stewart click here
25. Steve Greenberg, Columbia Records NY US, Joss Stone (signed @ S-Curve) 3.752 p. (16 / - / - / - / World No.37)
26. Larry Jackson, J Records NY US, Fantasia 3.249 p. (- / World No.43)
27. Andy Karp, Lava Records NY US, Simple Plan, The Click Five 2.817 p. (- / - / - / 13 / World No.51)
Interview with Andy Karp click here
28. Jordan Schur, Geffen Records CA US, Cold, Ashlee Simpson 2.808 p. (17 / - / - / 9 / World No.52)
29. Stephen Ferrera, J Records NY US, Carrie Underwood, Bo Bice, Clay Aiken 2.680 p. (13 / 27 / - / - / World No.53)
30. Brian Wright, Mercury Nashville TN US, Sugarland 2.632 p. (- / World No.54)
31. Jay Brown, Island/Def Jam NY US, Rihanna, Tweet 2.583 p. (- / - / 18 / - / World No.55)
32. Kaz Utsonomiya, Epic Records CA US, Audioslave, Kelly Osbourne, Modest Mouse 2.494 p. (- / 26 / - / - / World No.58)
33. William Engram, Disturbing Tha Peace NY US, Bobby Valentino 2.491 p. (22 / 10 / - / - / World No.59)
34. Mike Caren, Atlantic Records NY US, T.I., Trina, Trey Songz, Nappy Roots 2.341 p. (- / 38 / 31 / - / World No.63)
Interview with Mike Caren click here
35. John Doelp, Columbia Records NY US, Frankie J 2.264 p. (- / World No.64)
36. Andy Gershon, V2 Records NY US, White Stripes 2.127 p. (- / 11 / - / - / World No.65)
37. Craig Kallman, Atlantic Records NY US, Pretty Ricky, Kevin Lyttle 2.102 p. (26 / - / - / - / World No.66)
38. Marcus Heisser, Interscope Records CA US, Tony Yayo, Young Buck 2.047 p. (6 / 40 / - / - / World No.67)
39. Chris Stokes, The Ultimate Group CA US, Omarion 2.043 p. (- / World No.68)
40. Joe 3H Weinberger, HHH Artists NY/CA US, Daddy Yankee 2.027 p. (- / World No.69)
Europe Top 40 A&R Chart 2005
1. Simon Cowell, Syco Music UK, Il Divo, Steve Brookstein, Will Young 18.178 p. (Europe Top 40 A&R Chart 2004 No.5; 2003 No.7; 2002 No.3; 2001 No.7 / World No.4)
Interview with Simon Cowell click here
2. Max Lousada, Atlantic Records UK, James Blunt (Co-A&R Steve Sasse), Darkness, Goldie Lookin Chain 17.827 p. (19 / 10 / - / - / World No.5)
Interview with Max Lousada click here
3. Simon Fuller, 19 Recordings UK, Kelly Clarkson, Rachel Stevens 11.845 p. (29 / 3 / 38 / - / World No.10)
4. Thomas Kowollik, Germany, Juli (signed @ Universal) 7.526 p. (24 / - / - / - / World No.14)
Interview with Thomas Kowollik click here
5. Ferdy Unger-Hamilton, Island Records UK, Keane 7.432 p. (2 / - / - / - / World No.15)
Interview with Ferdy Unger-Hamilton click here
6. Wolfgang Boss, Mach 1 Records Germany, Crazy Frog, Speedy 7.414 p. (- / World No.16)
7. Stefan Harder, Warner Music Group Germany, Schnappi, Hot Banditoz (signed @ Universal) 7.142 p. (33 / - / - / - / World No.17)
8. Mark Lewis, Martin Toher & Paul Harris, B-Unique Records UK, Kaiser Chiefs, Ordinary Boys (- / World No.24)
Interview with Mark Lewis click here
9. Mario Papitto, Die Musifirma Germany, Banaroo 4.800 p. (- / - / 14 / - / World No.29)
10. Heinz Canibol, 105 Music Germany, Annett Louisan 4.672 p. (- / World No.30)
11. Seb Chew, Polydor Records UK, Scissor Sisters 4.452 p. (4 / - / - / - / World No.32)
12. Jonathan Belolo, Scorpio Music France, Ilona Mitrecey 4.250 p. (- / World No.35)
13. David Verdooren & Patrick van Thijn, Glam Slam Netherlands, Chipz 4.147 p. (- / World No.36)
Interview with David Verdooren click here
14. Joachim Braun, Sony BMG Germany, Silbermond 3.667 p. (15 / - / - / - / World No.38)
15. Cecile Pfeiffer, Warner Music France, Daniel Powter 3.454 p. (- / World No.39)
16. Christof Ellinghaus, City Slang Germany, Wir Sind Helden (signed @ Virgin / Co-A&R Sven Hasenjδger) 3.442 p. (18 / 25 / - / - / World No.40)
17. Dave Dollimore, Data Records / Ministry Of Sound Recordings UK, Eric Prydz, Max Graham 3.356 p. (27 / - / - / - / World No.41)
Interview with Dave Dollimore click here
18. Chris Gelbmann, Buntspecht Musik Austria, Christina Stόrmer (signed @ Universal Germany) 3.302 p. (- / World No.42)
19. Laurence Bell. Domino Recording UK, Franz Ferdinand, Arctic Monkeys 3.224 p. (17 / - / - / - / World No.44)
20. Nick Raphael, Sony Music UK, G4, Lemar 3.209 p. (- / 15 / - / - / World No.45)
Interview with Nick Raphael click here
21. Dominique Gau, Warner Music France, K-Maro 3.167 p. (21 / - / - / - / World No.46)
22. Anthony Marciano, Sony BMG France, Amel Bent, Lββm 3.134 p. (- / World No.47)
Interview with Anthony Marciano click here
23. Shabs Jobanputra, Relentless Records UK, KT Tunstall 2.920 p. (- / World No.48)
Interview with Shabs Jobanputra click here
24. Patrick Boulos, AZ France, Chimene Badi 2.908 p. (- / 21 / - / - / World No.49)
25. Mike Batt, Dramatico UK, Katie Melua 2.835 p. (3 / - / - / - / World No.50)
Interview with Mike Batt click here
26. Bernd Hoffmann, Workforce Music & Media Consulting Germany, Joana Zimmer 2.579 p. (- / World No.56)
27. Paul Lisberg, Phonogenic UK, Natasha Bedingfield 2.501 p. (16 / - / - / - / World No.57)
Interview with Paul Lisberg click here
28. Axel Erler, Sony / ATV Music Publishing Germany, Ich+Ich (signed @ Universal) 2.461 p. (14 / - / 16 / - / World No.60)
29. Joe-Evans Chialo, Cheyenne Records Germany, Nu Pagadi 2.404 p. (10 / 37 / - / - / World No.61)
30. Jφrg Koshorst, Universal Germany, Tokio Hotel 2.399 p. (- / World No.62)
31. Leo Silverman, Brille Music UK, White Stripes 2.127 p. (- / World No.65)
32. Herve Lauzanne, Columbia France, Nadiya 1.911 p. (40 / - / - / - / World No.70)
33. Hugh Goldsmith, Brightside Recordings UK, Blue (signed @ Innocent), Lee Ryan 1.837 p. (27 / 4 / 4 / 3 / World No.71)
Interview with Hugh Goldsmith click here
34. Chris Parles, Brightside Recordings UK, Blue (signed @ Innocent), Rooster, Lisa-Scott Lee (signed @ Mercury) 1.762 p. (27 / 24 / - / - / World No.72)
Interview with Chris Parles click here
35. Vincent Blaviel, Sony BMG France, Kyo 1.709 p. (18 / 11 / - / - / World No.73)
36. Ramin Bozorgzadeh, Groove Attack Germany, Fler, Deine Lieblingsrapper 1.679 p. (- / World No.74)
Interview with Ramin Bozorgzadeh click here
37. Alan Bates, Candid Records UK & David Rose, Universal Music UK, Jamie Cullum 1.552 p. (24 / - / - / - / World No.76)
38. Paul Adam, Island Records UK, McFly, Busted, Fightstar 1.497 p. (7 / 5 / - / 18 / World No.79)
39. Andreas Pohle, Triple M Music Berlin Germany, US 5 1.404 p. (- / World No.81)
40. Stefan Raab, Raab Records Cologne Germany, Max Mutzke 1.327 p. (32 / - / - / - / World No.83)
UK Top 20 A&R Chart 2005
1. Simon Cowell, Syco Music UK, Il Divo, Steve Brookstein, Will Young 18.178 p. (UK Top 20 A&R Chart 2004 No.4; 2003 No.5; 2002 No.1; 2001 No.4 / World No.4)
Interview with Simon Cowell click here
2. Max Lousada, Atlantic Records UK, James Blunt (Co-A&R Steve Sasse), Darkness, Goldie Lookin Chain 17.827 p. (10 / 7 / - / - / World No.5)
Interview with Max Lousada click here
3. Simon Fuller, 19 Recordings UK, Kelly Clarkson, Rachel Stevens 11.845 p. (16 / 2 / 16 / - / World No.10)
4. Ferdy Unger-Hamilton, Island Records UK, Keane 7.432 p. (1 / - / - / - / World No.15)
Interview with Ferdy Unger-Hamilton click here
5. Mark Lewis, Martin Toher & Paul Harris, B-Unique Records UK, Kaiser Chiefs, Ordinary Boys (- / World No.24)
Interview with Mark Lewis click here
6. Seb Chew, Polydor Records UK, Scissor Sisters 4.452 p. (3 / - / - / - / World No.32)
7. Dave Dollimore, Data Records / Ministry Of Sound Recordings UK, Eric Prydz, Max Graham 3.356 p. (15 / - / - / - / World No.41)
Interview with Dave Dollimore click here
8. Laurence Bell. Domino Recording UK, Franz Ferdinand, Arctic Monkeys 3.224 p. (9 / - / - / - / World No.44)
9. Nick Raphael, Sony Music UK, G4, Lemar 3.209 p. (- / 9 / - / - / World No.45)
Interview with Nick Raphael click here
10. Shabs Jobanputra, Relentless Records UK, KT Tunstall 2.920 p. (- / World No.48)
Interview with Shabs Jobanputra click here
11. Mike Batt, Dramatico UK, Katie Melua 2.835 p. (2 / - / - / - / World No.50)
Interview with Mike Batt click here
12. Paul Lisberg, Phonogenic UK, Natasha Bedingfield 2.501 p. (8 / - / - / - / World No.57)
Interview with Paul Lisberg click here
13. Leo Silverman, Brille Music UK, White Stripes 2.127 p. (- / World No.65)
14. Hugh Goldsmith, Brightside Recordings UK, Blue (signed @ Innocent), Lee Ryan 1.837 p. (14 / 3 / 2 / 3 / World No.71)
Interview with Hugh Goldsmith click here
15. Chris Parles, Brightside Recordings UK, Blue (signed @ Innocent), Rooster, Lisa-Scott Lee (signed @ Mercury) 1.762 p. (12 / - / - / - / World No.72)
Interview with Chris Parles click here
16. Alan Bates, Candid Records UK & David Rose, Universal Music UK, Jamie Cullum 1.552 p. (12 / - / - / - / World No.76)
17. Paul Adam, Island Records UK, McFly, Busted, Fightstar 1.497 p. (5 / 4 / - / 11 / World No.79)
18. Dan Keeling, Parlophone UK, Athlete 1.300 p. (- / 1 / 5 / 7 / World No.84)
Interview with Dan Keeling click here
19. Darren Dixon, UK, Kasabian (signed @ Sony BMG UK) 1.268 p. (- / World No.87)
20. Jeff Barrett & Martin Kelly, Heavenly Recordings UK, Magic Numbers, Starsailor 1.242 p. (- / World No.88)
Germany Top 20 A&R Chart 2005
1. Thomas Kowollik, Germany, Juli (signed @ Universal) 7.526 p. (Germany Top 10 A&R Chart 2004 No.8; 2003, 2002 & 2001 No Position / World No.14)
Interview with Thomas Kowollik click here
2. Wolfgang Boss, Mach 1 Records Germany, Crazy Frog, Speedy 7.414 p. (- / World No.16)
3. Stefan Harder, Warner Music Group Germany, Schnappi, Hot Banditoz (signed @ Universal) 7.142 p. (- / World No.17)
4. Mario Papitto, Die Musifirma Germany, Banaroo 4.800 p. (- / - / 3 / - / World No.29)
5. Heinz Canibol, 105 Music Germany, Annett Louisan 4.672 p. (- / World No.30)
6. Joachim Braun, Sony BMG Germany, Silbermond 3.667 p. (5 / - / - / - / World No.38)
7. Christof Ellinghaus, City Slang Germany, Wir Sind Helden (signed @ Virgin / Co-A&R Sven Hasenjδger) 3.442 p. (6 / 4 / - / - / World No.40)
8. Bernd Hoffmann, Workforce Music & Media Consulting Germany, Joana Zimmer 2.579 p. (- / World No.56)
9. Axel Erler, Sony / ATV Music Publishing Germany, Ich+Ich (signed @ Universal) 2.461 p. (4 / - / 4 / - / World No.60)
10. Joe-Evans Chialo, Cheyenne Records Germany, Nu Pagadi 2.404 p. (3 / 6 / - / - / World No.61)
11. Jφrg Koshorst, Universal Germany, Tokio Hotel 2.399 p. (- / World No.62)
12. Ramin Bozorgzadeh, Groove Attack Germany, Fler, Deine Lieblingsrapper 1.679 p. (- / World No.74)
Interview with Ramin Bozorgzadeh click here
13. Andreas Pohle, Triple M Music Berlin Germany, US 5 1.404 p. (- / World No.81)
14. Stefan Raab, Raab Records Cologne Germany, Max Mutzke 1.327 p. (10 / - / - / - / World No.83)
15. Bjφrn Teske, Sony BMG Munich Germany, Yvonne Catterfeld, Gracia 1.214 p. (1 / 1 / - / - / World No.89)
Interview with Bjφrn Teske click here
16. Esther Dagn & Franz Selb, Koch Universal Munich Germany, Semino Rossi 1.122 p. (- / World No.93)
17. Stefan Dabruck, Frank Klein & Peter Aleksander, Superstar Recordings Germany, Global Deejays 1.093 p. (- / World No.95)
18. George Glueck, X-Cell Records Germany, Sarah Connor 984 p. (- / 7 / 2 / 5 / World No.99)
Interview with George Glueck click here
19. David Brandes, Bros Music Germany, Vanilla Ninja 951 p. (9 / - / - / - / World No.102)
20. Volker Neumόller, 303 Music Germany, Lukas Hilbert 790 p. (- / - / 6 / 2 / World No.115)
Interview with Volker Neumόller click here
France Top 10 A&R Chart 2005
1. Jonathan Belolo, Scorpio Music France, Ilona Mitrecey 4.250 p. (- / World No.35)
2. Cecile Pfeiffer, Warner Music France, Daniel Powter 3.454 p. (- / World No.39)
3. Dominique Gau, Warner Music France, K-Maro 3.167 p. (Germany Top 10 A&R Chart 2004 No.3; 2003, 2002 & 2001 No Position / World No.46)
4. Anthony Marciano, Sony BMG France, Amel Bent, Lββm 3.134 p. (- / World No.47)
Interview with Anthony Marciano click here
5. Patrick Boulos, AZ France, Chimene Badi 2.908 p. (- / 4 / - / - / World No.49)
6. Herve Lauzanne, Columbia France, Nadiya 1.911 p. (7 / - / - / - / World No.70)
7. Vincent Blaviel, Sony BMG France, Kyo 1.709 p. (2 / 1 / - / - / World No.73)
8. Jef Cahours de Virgil, Warner Music France, Tragedie 1.294 p. (1 / 3 / - / - / World No.85)
9. Marc-Antoine Moreau, All Other Music France, Amadou & Miriam 1.212 p. (- / World No.90)
10. Thierry Planelle, Virgin Records France, Jean Dujardin 937 p. (- / - / 10 / 2 / World No.103)
No.1 Australia
1. Michael Taylor, Epic Records NY US, Delta Goodrem 643 p. (World No.124)
No.1 Austria
1. Chris Gelbmann, Buntspecht Musik Austria, Christina Stόrmer (signed @ Universal Germany) 3.302 p. (World No.42)
Top 2 Belgium
1. Markus Hackenjos, Impart Productions Belgium, D.H.T. 462 p. (World No.149)
2. Sam Hellemans, N.E.W.S. Belgium, Danzel 175 p. (World No.210)
No.1 Denmark
1. Anders Larssen, A:Larm Music Denmark, Mew 147 p. (World No.223)
No.1 Italy
1. Alvaro Ugolini, Energy Records Italy, Benassi Bros 242 p. (World No.191)
Top 2 Netherlands
1. David Verdooren & Patrick van Thijn, Glam Slam Netherlands, Chipz 4.147 p. (World No.36)
Interview with David Verdooren click here
2. Oscar Holleman, RS29 Netherlands, Within Temptation 421 p. (World No.158)
No.1 New Zealand
1. George Ash, Universal Music Australia, Hayley Westenra 108 p. (World No.245)
No.1 Romania
1. Dan Popi, Media Services Romania, O-Zone 742 p. (World No.120)
Sweden Top 4 A&R Chart 2005
1. Mattias Wachtmeister, Warner Music Sweden & Henrik Uhlmann, Global Artist Management Sweden, Arash 478 p. (World No.144)
2. Ismail Samie, Dolores Records Sweden, Caesars 113 p. (World No.234)
3. Fredrik Wennerlund, EMI Music Sweden, Mando Diao 112 p. (World No.239)
4. Joakim Εstrφm, Bonnier Music Sweden, Ana Johnsson, Amy Diamond 59 p. (World No.308)
Click on the country to see the A&R Chart for each country.
Top 20 Countries
1. USA
55.87% (Top Countries 2004 No.1 67%; 2003 No.1 70.08%; 2002 No.1 67.73%; 2001 No.1 65.83%)
2. UK 22.15% (2 14,23%; 2 14,55%; 2 - 13,12%; 2 19,69%)
3. Germany 13.16% (3 7.48%; 3 4,92%; 3 - 7,54%; 3 5,14%)
4. France 6.07% (4 4,23%; 4 3,76%; 4 - 3,96%; 4 2,18%)
5. Netherlands 1.05% (7 0.81%; 7 1,25%; 5 - 2,97%; 5 1,89%)
6. Austria 0.76% (17 0.02%; 11 0.25%)
7. Sweden 0.23% (10 0.42%; -; -; 7 0.64%)
8. Australia 0.17% (9 0.46%; 5 1.70%; -)
9. Romania 0.17% (5 2.34%; -)
10. Belgium 0.15% (11 0.28%; 10 0.40%; 8 0.63%; 10 0.51%)
Top 20 Areas
1. New York 28.67% (Top Areas 2004 No.1 47.50%; 2003 No.1 49.49%; 2002 No.1 34.2%; 2001 No.1 37.7%)
2. California 22.86% (2 13,90%; 3 10,51%; 2 - 25,5%; 2 26,1%)
3. London 22.31% (3 12,37%; 2 13,83%; 3 - 13,1%; 3 18,9%)
4. Berlin 8.56% (5 3,52%; 4 5,07%; 7 3,5%; -)
5. Paris 5.11% (4 3,99%; 7 3,22%; 8 2,8%; -)
6. Nashville 1.97% (6 3,43%; -)
7. Rural Germany 1.42% (13 1,46%; -)
8. Texas 1.40% (12 1,53%; 5 4,84%; -)
9. Munich 1.39% (9 1,71%; -)
10. Hamburg 1.07% (-)
11. Amsterdam 1.05% (-)
12. France, Outside Paris 0.94% (-)
13. Austria 0.76% (-)
14. Cologne 0.69% (11 1,56%; -)
15. Atlanta 0.57% (10 1,59%; 10 0,62%; 5 6,5%; -)
16. Virginia 0.29% (-)
17. Sweden 0.23 %(-)
18. Australia 0.17 %(-)
19. Bucharest 0.17% (7 2,39%; -)
20. Belgium 0.15%
Top 10 Pop A&R Chart 2005
1. Mark Williams, Interscope Records CA US, Gwen Stefani, Queens Of The Stone Age 31.421 points (World No.1)
2. Simon Fuller, 19 Recordings UK, Kelly Clarkson, Rachel Stevens 11.845 p. (Top 10 Pop A&R Chart 2004 No Position; Top 10 A&R Chart 2003 No.6; 2002 & 2001 No Position / World No.10)
3. Thomas Kowollik, Germany, Juli (signed @ Universal) 7.526 p. (- / World No.14)
Interview with Thomas Kowollik click here
4. Ferdy Unger-Hamilton, Island Records UK, Keane 7.432 p. (7 / - / - / - / World No.15)
Interview with Ferdy Unger-Hamilton click here
5. Jason Flom, Virgin Records NY US, Rob Thomas (signed @ Lava) 6.796 p. (- / World No.19)
6. Jay Landers, Walt Disney Records CA US, Hilary Duff, Jesse McCartney 6.776 p. (6 / - / - / - / World No.20)
7. Ron Fair, A&M Records CA US, Pussycat Dolls, Keyshia Cole 6.718 p. (- / - / 5 / - / World No.21)
8. Jimmy Iovine, Interscope Records CA US, Pussycat Dolls 5.505 p. (- / World No.25)
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9. Peter Edge, J Records NY US, Alicia Keys, Mario 5.358 p. (4 / - / - / 1 / World No.26)
Interview with Peter Edge click here
10. Clive Davis, J Records NY US, Fantasia, Alicia Keys, Clay Aiken 4.351 p. (1 / - / 3 / 1 / World No.33)
Top 10 Rock A&R Chart 2005
1. Robert Stevenson, Island/Def Jam NY US, The Killers, Fall Out Boy, Thrice 18.240 p. (Top 10 Rock A&R Chart 2004 & 2003: No Position; 2002 No.9; 2001 No Position / World No.3)
2. Ben Berkman, Octone Records NY US, Maroon5 8.614 p. (2 / - / - / - / World No.12)
Interview with Ben Berkman click here
3. Andy Karp, Lava Records NY US, Simple Plan, The Click Five 2.817 p. (- / - / - / 5 / World No.51)
Interview with Andy Karp click here
4. Jordan Schur, Geffen Records CA US, Cold, Ashlee Simpson 2.808 p. (3 / - / - / 3 / World No.52)
5. Kaz Utsonomiya, Epic Records CA US, Audioslave, Kelly Osbourne, Modest Mouse 2.494 p. (- / 7 / - / - / World No.58)
6. Jφrg Koshorst, Universal Germany, Tokio Hotel 2.399 p. (- / World No.62)
7. Vincent Blaviel, Sony BMG France, Kyo 1.709 p. (- / 6 / - / - / World No.73)
8. Diana Meltzer, Wind-Up Records NY US, Ben Moody, Evanescence, Seether, Scott Stamp 1.532 p. (1 / 1 / - / - / World No.77)
Interview with Diana Meltzer click here
9. Tim Devine, Columbia Records CA US, Switchfoot 1.119 p. (10 / - / - / 2 / World No.94)
10. Gary Gersh, Strummer Recordings CA US, Mars Volta 960 p. (- / World No.101)
Top 10 Urban A&R Chart 2005
1. Riggs Morales, Marc Labelle & Marshall Mathers, Shady Records NY US, 50 Cent 20.496 p. (Morales & Mathers: Top 10 Urban A&R Chart 2004 No Position; 2003 1 / 2002 & 2001 No Position/ Labelle: 8 / 1 / - / 3 / World No.2)
Interview with Riggs Morales click here
Interview with Marc Labelle click here
2. Angelo Sanders & Andre Young, Aftermath Entertainment CA US, The Game 15.820 p. (Young: - / 7 / 3 / 4 / World No.6)
Interview with Angelo Sanders click here
3. Mark Pitts, Jive Records NY US, Ciara, Chris Brown 13.048 p. (- / World No.8)
4. Jerome Foster a.k.a. Knobody, Street Records Corporation NY US, Akon 12.434 p. (- / World No.9)
Interview with Jerome Foster click here
5. Kawan Prather, Ghet-O-Vision Entertainment NY US, John Legend 8.380 p. (- / - / Top 10 Pop A&R Chart 2002 No.2 / - / World No.13)
Interview with Kawan Prather click here
6. Bryan Leach, TVT Records NY US, Lil Jon, Ying Yang Twins 7.135 p. (- / 10 / - / - / World No.18)
Interview with Bryan Leach click here
7. T. Farris, Swishahouse TX US, Mike Jones, Paul Wall 6.107 p. (- / World No.22)
Interview with T. Farris click here
8. Patrick Reynolds, Island/Def Jam NY US, Kanye West 5.187 p. (2 / - / - / - / World No.27)
9. Lil Jon, BME GA US, Lil Jon, Trillville 4.993 p. (- / 10 / - / - / World No.28)
10. Shakir Stewart, Island/Def Jam NY US, Young Jeezy, Teairra Mari 4.310 p. (- / World No.34)
Interview with Shakir Stewart click here
Top 10 Adult Pop A&R Chart 2005
1. Simon Cowell, Syco Music UK, Il Divo, Steve Brookstein, Will Young 18.178 p. (Top 10 Pop A&R Chart 2004 No.10; 2003 10; 2002 9; 2001 No Position / World No.4)
Interview with Simon Cowell click here
2. Max Lousada, Atlantic Records UK & Linda Perry, Custard Records CA US, James Blunt (Co-A&R Steve Sasse), Darkness, Goldie Lookin Chain (only Lousada) 17.827 p. (Lousada: Top 10 Rock A&R Chart 2004 No.9; 2003 No.5; 2002 & 2001 No Position / World No.5)
Interview with Max Lousada click here
3. David Foster, Warner Bros Records CA US, Josh Groban, Michael Bublι 11.279 p. (Top 10 Adult Pop A&R Chart 2004 No.2; 2003 No.3; 2002 No.2; 2001 No Position / World No.11)
4. Heinz Canibol, 105 Music Germany, Annett Louisan 4.672 p. (- / World No.30)
5. Clay Bradley, Sony Music Nashville TN US, Gretchen Wilson 4.624 p. (3 / - / - / - / World No.31)
6. Stephen Ferrera, J Records NY US, Carrie Underwood, Bo Bice, Clay Aiken 2.680 p. (Top 10 Pop 2004 No.5 / - / - / - / World No.53)
7. Brian Wright, Mercury Nashville TN US, Sugarland 2.632 p. (- / World No.54)
8. Alan Bates, Candid Records UK & David Rose, Universal Music UK, Jamie Cullum 1.552 p. (- / World No.76)
9. Paul Worley, Warner Bros Nashville TN US, Big & Rich, Cowboy Troy 1.332 p. (4 / - / - / - / World No.82)
10. Esther Dagn & Franz Selb, Koch Universal Munich Germany, Semino Rossi 1.122 p. (- / World No.93)
Top 10 Alternative Pop A&R Chart 2005
1. Martin Heath, Lizard King NY US, The Killers 14.757 p. (- / World No.7)
Interview with Martin Heath click here
2. Jack Johnson & Emmett Malloy, Brushfire Records CA US, Jack Johnson 5.633 p. (Top 5 Alternative Pop A&R Chart No Position / 2003 No.3 / 2002 & 2001 No Position / World No.23)
3. Mark Lewis, Martin Toher & Paul Harris, B-Unique Records UK, Kaiser Chiefs, Ordinary Boys (- / World No.24)
Interview with Mark Lewis click here
4. Seb Chew, Polydor Records UK, Scissor Sisters 4.452 p. (1 / - / - / - / World No.32)
5. Christof Ellinghaus, City Slang Germany, Wir Sind Helden (signed @ Virgin / Co-A&R Sven Hasenjδger) 3.442 p. (5 / 4 / - / - / World No.40)
6. Laurence Bell. Domino Recording UK, Franz Ferdinand, Arctic Monkeys 3.224 p. (4 / - / - / - / World No.44)
7. Andy Gershon, V2 Records NY US & Leo Silverman, Brille Music UK, White Stripes 2.127 p. (- / 2 / - / - / World No.65)
8. Dan Keeling, Parlophone UK, Athlete 1.300 p. (- / 1 / - / - / World No.84)
Interview with Dan Keeling click here
9. Bruce Flohr, ATO Records VA US, Jem 1.285 p. (- / World No.86)
Interview with Bruce Flohr click here
10. Darren Dixon, UK, Kasabian (signed @ Sony BMG UK) 1.268 p. (- / World No.87)
Top 5 Kids Pop A&R Chart 2005
1. Wolfgang Boss, Mach 1 Records Germany, Crazy Frog, Speedy 7.414 p. (World No.16)
2. Stefan Harder, Warner Music Group Germany, Schnappi, Hot Banditoz (signed @ Universal) 7.142 p. (World No.17)
3. Mario Papitto, Die Musifirma Germany, Banaroo 4.800 p. (World No.29)
4. Jonathan Belolo, Scorpio Music France, Ilona Mitrecey 4.250 p. (World No.35)
5. David Verdooren & Patrick van Thijn, Glam Slam Netherlands, Chipz 4.147 p. (World No.36)
Interview with David Verdooren click here
Click on the genre to see the A&R Chart for each genre.
Top 10 Genres
1. Pop 30.75% (Top Genres 2004 No.1 33.27%; 2003 No.1 34.33%; 2002 No.1 44.6%; 2001 No.1 37.6%
2. Hip Hop 17.30% (4 12.57%; 2 15,75%; 3 - 15,1%; 3 15,3%)
3. Adult Pop 13.23% (5 12.50%; 5 11,19%; 5 - 5,5%; 8 2,5%)
4. Alternative Pop 11.38% (6 3.63%; 6 6,09%; 8 - 1,6%; 7 2,9%)
5. R&B 9.84% (3 13.29%; 4 14,08%; 4 - 9,4%; 4 10,9%)
6. Rock 6.87% (2 22.76%; 3 15,65%; 2 - 15,4%; 2 21,0%)
7. Kids Pop 6.58% (-)
8. Country 2.60% (-)
9. Club & Dance 1.23% (7 1.97%; 7 2,92%; 7 - 3,0%; 5 5,8%)
10. Latin 0.23% (-)
Most Weeks at No.1 on the weekly World Top 20 A&R Chart of All Time:
55 Weeks Clive Davis, J Records NY USA
38 Weeks Andre Young, Aftermath CA USA
29 Weeks - Joshua Sarubin, Arista NY USA
25 Weeks Diana Meltzer, Wind-Up Records NY USA, Evenescence
20 Weeks - Brian Michel Bacchus, God Of Wine Productions Inc. NY USA & Bruce Lundvall, Blue Note NY USA
All-Time Longest Duration on the World Top 20 A&R Chart:
1. Brian Bacchus & Bruce Lundvall, Blue Note NY USA, 123 Weeks, Norah Jones (June 24th, 2002 October 25th, 2004)
2. Diana Meltzer, Wind-Up Records NY USA, 82 Weeks, Evanescence, Seether, Alter Bridge, 12 Stones (April 7th, 2003 October 25th, 2004)
Interview with Diana Meltzer click here
3. Clive Davis, J Records NY USA, 77 Weeks, Alicia Keys, Dido and Angie Stone (Jan 29th, 2001 July 15th, 2002)
4. Jeff Blue, Warner CA USA, 75 Weeks, Linkin Park (Feb 12th, 2001 July 15th, 2002)
Interview with Jeff Blue click here
5. Kawan Prather, Columbia NY USA & La Face GE USA, 67 Weeks, Pink (December 17th, 2001 March 24th, 2003)
Interview with Kawan Prather click here
6. Chris Lorenzo, Murder Inc. NY USA, 66 Weeks, Ja Rule, Ashanti and Irv Gotti (October 29th, 2001 January 27th, 2003)
Interview with Chris Lorenzo click here
7. Kevin Law, Universal NY USA, 65 Weeks, Nelly, St.Lunatics (July 24th, 2000 - Oct 15th, 2001)
Interview with Kevin Law click here
8. Joshua Sarubin, Arista NY USA, 62 Weeks, Avril Lavigne (July 1st, 2002 September 1st, 2003)
Interview with Joshua Sarubin click here
9. Ben Berkman, Octone Records NY US, 60 Weeks, Maroon5 (April 5th, 2004 May 23rd, 2005)
Interview with Ben Berkman click here
10. Fred Durst, Flawless CA USA, 60 Weeks, Staind and Puddle Of Mudd (June 18th, 2001 August 5th, 2002)
Click on the label to see the A&R Chart for each label.
Top 6 Majors/Label Hosts
1. Universal 36.56% (Top Label Hosts 2004 No.2 22.26%; 2003 No.1 24.0%; 2002 No.1 42.1%; 2001 No.1 19.7%)
2. Various Independent Labels 24.66% (3 20.78%; 6 6.6%)
3. BMG 18.63% (1 22.75%; 2 22.4%; 2 21.7%; 2 19.7%)
4. Warner 10.36% (6 8.87%; 5 11,4%; 3 - 12,1%; 4 10,4%)
5. Sony 7.18% (4 14.96%; 3 20,0%; 4 - 12,1%; 3 19,0%)
6. EMI/Virgin 2.58% (5 10.38%; 4 - 15,6%; 5 - 9,9%; 5 7,2%)
Top 20 Labels
1. Interscope Records 8.29% (Top Labels 2004 No.11; 2003 No.12; 2002 No.12; 2001 No.41)
2. Island / Def Jam 7.36% (3; 14; -)
3. Atlantic / Lava 5.30% (29; 51; 25; 12)
4. Universal Germany 5.27% (Universal International 26; 13; 4; 3)
5. Shady Records 4.73% (24; 1: -; 8)
6. Syco Music 4.20% (27; -)
7. Aftermath Entertainment 3.65% (-; 31; 9; 10)
8. J Records 3.11% (6; -; 7; 1)
9. Warner 3.02% (7; 9; 6; 5)
10. Jive Records 3.01% (8; 5; 10; 14)
11. 19 Recordings 2.74% (49; 15; 54; -)
12. Sony Music 2.25% (4; 7; 21; 36)
13. BMG 2.25% (12; 10; 30; -)
14. Custard Records 2.06% (-)
15. Octone Records 1.99% (5; -)
16. Ghet-O-Vision Entertainment 1.93% (-)
17. WEA France 1.83% (WEA International 17; 32; 29; 69)
18. Mach 1 Records 1.71% (-)
19. Lizard King Records 1.70% (-)
20. Walt Disney Records 1.56% (18; 25; -)
Universal Top 10 A&R Chart
1. Mark Williams, Interscope Records CA US, Gwen Stefani, Queens Of The Stone Age 31.421 points (World No.1)
2. Riggs Morales, Marc Labelle & Marshall Mathers, Shady Records NY US, 50 Cent 20.496 p. (Universal Top 10 A&R Chart 2004 No.6 (only Labelle); 2003 No.1; 2002 No Position; 2001 No.2 (only Labelle); World No.2)
Interview with Riggs Morales click here
Interview with Marc Labelle click here
3. Robert Stevenson, Island/Def Jam NY US, The Killers, Fall Out Boy, Thrice 18.240 p. (World No.3)
4. Ferdy Unger-Hamilton, Island Records UK, Keane 7.432 p. (5 / - / - / - / World No.15)
Interview with Ferdy Unger-Hamilton click here
5. Ron Fair, A&M Records CA US, Pussycat Dolls, Keyshia Cole 6.718 p. (- / 6 / 4 / - / World No.21)
6. Jimmy Iovine, Interscope Records CA US, Pussycat Dolls 5.505 p. (- / World No.25)
7. Patrick Reynolds, Island/Def Jam NY US, Kanye West 5.187 p. (3 / - / - / - / World No.27)
8. Seb Chew, Polydor Records UK, Scissor Sisters 4.452 p. (8 / - / - / - / World No.32)
9. Shakir Stewart, Island/Def Jam NY US, Young Jeezy, Teairra Mari 4.310 p. (- / World No.34)
Interview with Shakir Stewart click here
10. Jordan Schur, Geffen Records CA US, Cold, Ashlee Simpson 2.808 p. (4 / - / - / 4 / World No.52)
BMG Top 10 A&R Chart
1. Simon Cowell, Syco Music UK, Il Divo, Steve Brookstein, Will Young 18.178 p. (BMG Top 10 A&R Chart 2004 No.7; 2003 No.5; 2002 No.3; 2001 No.2 / World No.4)
Interview with Simon Cowell click here
2. Mark Pitts, Jive Records NY US, Ciara, Chris Brown 13.048 p. (10 / - / - / - / World No.8)
3. Ben Berkman, Octone Records NY US, Maroon5 8.614 p. (1 / - / - / - / World No.12)
Interview with Ben Berkman click here
4. Peter Edge, J Records NY US, Alicia Keys, Mario 5.358 p. (3 / - / - / 1 / World No.26)
Interview with Peter Edge click here
5. Clive Davis, J Records NY US, Fantasia, Alicia Keys, Clay Aiken 4.351 p. (2 / 6 / 2 / 1 / World No.33)
6. Joachim Braun, Sony BMG Germany, Silbermond 3.667 p. (- / World No.38)
7. Larry Jackson, J Records NY US, Fantasia 3.249 p. (- / World No.43)
8. Anthony Marciano, Sony BMG France, Amel Bent, Lββm 3.134 p. (- / World No.47)
Interview with Anthony Marciano click here
9. Stephen Ferrera, J Records NY US, Carrie Underwood, Bo Bice, Clay Aiken 2.680 p. (4 / 8 / - / - / World No.53)
10. Hugh Goldsmith, Brightside Recordings UK, Blue (signed @ Innocent), Lee Ryan 1.837 p. (EMI/Virgin Top 10 A&R Chart 2003 No.4 / World No.71)
Interview with Hugh Goldsmith click here
Warner Top 10 A&R Chart
1. Max Lousada, Atlantic Records UK, James Blunt (Co-A&R Steve Sasse), Darkness, Goldie Lookin Chain 17.827 p. (Warner Top A&R Chart 2004 No.5; 2003 No.3; 2002 & 2001 No Position / World No.5)
Interview with Max Lousada click here
2. David Foster, Warner Bros Records CA US, Josh Groban, Michael Bublι 11.279 p. (1 / 2 / 2 / - / World No.11)
3. Cecile Pfeiffer, Warner Music France, Daniel Powter 3.454 p. (- / World No.39)
4. Dominique Gau, Warner Music France, K-Maro 3.167 p. (- / World No.46)
5. Andy Karp, Lava Records NY US, Simple Plan, The Click Five 2.817 p. (- / - / - / 2 / World No.51)
Interview with Andy Karp click here
6. Mike Caren, Atlantic Records NY US, T.I., Trina, Trey Songz, Nappy Roots 2.341 p. (- / 8 / 8 / - / World No.63)
Interview with Mike Caren click here
7. Craig Kallman, Atlantic Records NY US, Pretty Ricky, Kevin Lyttle 2.102 p. (2 / 1- / - / - / World No.66)
8. Paul Worley, Warner Bros Nashville TN US, Big & Rich, Cowboy Troy 1.332 p. (3 / - / - / - / World No.82)
9. Jef Cahours de Virgil, Warner Music France, Tragedie 1.294 p. (3 / 6 / - / - / World No.85)
10. Mary Gorley, Atlantic NY US, Death Cab For Cutie 696 p. (- / World No.122)
Sony Top 10 A&R Chart
1. Kawan Prather, Ghet-O-Vision Entertainment NY US, John Legend 8.380 p. (- / World No.13)
Interview with Kawan Prather click here
2. Clay Bradley, Sony Music Nashville TN US, Gretchen Wilson 4.624 p. (1 / - / - / - / World No.31)
3. Nick Raphael, Sony Music UK, G4, Lemar 3.209 p. (- / 8 / - / - / World No.45)
Interview with Nick Raphael click here
4. Kaz Utsonomiya, Epic Records CA US, Audioslave, Kelly Osbourne, Modest Mouse 2.494 p. (5 / 7 / - / - / World No.58)
5. John Doelp, Columbia Records NY US, Frankie J 2.264 p. (- / World No.64)
6. Herve Lauzanne, Columbia France, Nadiya 1.911 p. (9 / - / - / - / World No.70)
7. Tim Devine, Columbia Records CA US, Switchfoot 1.119 p. (4 / - / - / 3 / World No.94)
8. George Glueck, X-Cell Records Germany, Sarah Connor 984 p. (8 / 9 / 2 / - / World No.99)
Interview with George Glueck click here
9. Mitchell Cohen, Columbia NY USA, Amerie, Darren Hayes 920 p. (- / - / 6 / - / World No.105)
10. David Massey, Sony Music NY USA, Good Charlotte 762 p. (2 / 4 / 1 / 4 / World No.117)
Interview with David Massey click here
Fifth Consecutive Year in the Top 100
Clive Davis, J Records NY USA
Peter Edge, J Records NY USA
Jordan Schur, Geffen Records CA USA
Simon Cowell, Syco Music UK
Hugh Goldsmith, Brightside Recordings UK
George Glueck, X-Cell Records Germany
World Top 100 A&R Chart 2004
1. Diana Meltzer, Wind-Up Records NY USA, 29.751 points for Evanescence, Alter Bridge, Seether and 12 Stones
Interview with Diana Meltzer click here
2. Brian Michel Bacchus, God Of Wine Productions Inc. NY USA & Bruce Lundvall, Blue Note NY USA, 28.093 p. Norah Jones (Co-A&R Eli Wolf, Blue Note NY USA)
Interview with Brian Michel Bacchus click here
3. Ben Berkman, Octone Records NY USA, 24.788 p. Maroon5
Interview with Ben Berkman click here
4. Clive Davis, J Records NY USA, 20.704 p. Alicia Keys, Clay Aiken, Diana DeGarmo, Dido, Fantasia
5. David Foster, Warner Bros. Records CA USA, 13.638 p. Josh Groban, Michael Bublι
6. Marcus Heisser, Interscope Records CA USA, 13.526 p. G-Unit, Lloyd Banks, Young Buck
7. Joshua Sarubin, Island / Def Jam NY USA, 13.132 p. Avril Lavigne (signed @ Arista USA)
Interview with Joshua Sarubin click here
8. Patrick Reynolds, Island / Def Jam NY USA, 12.274 p. Kanye West
9. Harve Pierre, Bad Boy Entertainment NY USA, 12.122 p. Mario Winans, Shyne, Carl Thomas
10. Dan Popi, Media Services Romania, 11.827 p. O-Zone
Interview with Dan Popi click here
World Top 100 A&R Chart 2003
1. Riggs Morales, Marc Labelle & Marshall Mathers, Shady Records NY USA, 50.355 points for 50 Cent and Obie Trice
Interview with Riggs Morales click here
Interview with Marc Labelle click here
2. Brian Bacchus, God Of Wine Productions Inc. NY USA & Bruce Lundvall, Blue Note NY USA, 47.538 p. Norah Jones
Interview with Brian Michel Bacchus click here
3. Diana Meltzer, Wind-Up Records NY USA, 42.870 p. Evanescence
Interview with Diana Meltzer click here
4. Joshua Sarubin, Arista Records NY USA, 30.564 p. Avril Lavigne
Interview with Joshua Sarubin click here
5. Teresa La Barbera Whites, Columbia TX USA, 27.521 p. Beyoncι, Kelly Rowland, Jessica Simpson
Interview with Teresa La Barbera Whites click here
6. Murray Elias, VP Records NY USA, 21.872 p. Sean Paul
Interview with Murray Elias click here
7. Justin Timberlake, Just In Time Entertainment FL USA, 20.106 p. Justin Timberlake
8. Bjφrn Teske & Andrι Selleneit, BMG Berlin Germany, 17.336 p. Alexander, Daniel K, Deutschland Sucht Den Superstar, Gracia, Yvonne Catterfeld
Interview with Bjφrn Teske click here
9. Dan Keeling, Parlophone UK, 15.422 p. Coldplay
Interview with Dan Keeling click here
10. Martin Kierszenbaum, Interscope Records CA USA, 11.594 p. T.A.T.U.
Interview with Martin Kierszenbaum click here
World Top 100 A&R Chart 2002
1. Chris Lorenzo, Murder Inc. NY USA, 30.895 points for.Ashanti, Ja Rule and Irv Gotti
Interview with Chris Lorenzo click here
2. Joshua Sarubin, Arista NY USA, 26.724 p. Avril Lavigne
Interview with Joshua Sarubin click here
3. Ron Burman, Roadrunner NY USA, 24.896 p. Nickelback, Chad Kroeger and Theory Of A Deadman (all signed @ Roadrunner CA USA)
Interview with Ron Burman click here
4. Jeff Blue, Warner Brothers CA USA, 23.755 p. Linkin Park
Interview with Jeff Blue click here
5. Kawan Prather, Columbia CA USA, 21.513 p. Pink (signed @ La Face)
Interview with Kawan Prather click here
6. Kevin Law, Universal NY USA, 20.482 p. Nelly and St.Lunatic
Interview with Kevin Law click here
7. Clive Davis, J Records NY USA, 18.758 p. Alicia Keys, Dido and Angie Stone
8. David Massey, Sony NY USA, 16.786 p. Anastacia and Good Charlotte (all signed @ Epic)
Interview with David Massey click here
9. Andre Young, Aftermath CA USA, 15.254 p. Eminem
10. Ron Fair, A&M Records CA USA, 13.726 p. Vanessa Carlton, The Calling (signed @ RCA) and Christina Aguilera (signed @ RCA)
World Top 100 A&R Chart 2001
1. Clive Davis & Peter Edge, J Records NY USA, 55009 points for Alicia Keys and Dido
Interview with Peter Edge click here
2. Jeff Blue, Warner Brothers CA USA, 23021 p. Linkin Park
3. Kevin Law, Universal NY USA, 17452 p. Nelly and St.Lunatics
Interview with Kevin Law click here
4. Teresa La Barbera Whites, Columbia TX USA, 16612 p. Destiny's Child and Jessica Simpson
Interview with Teresa La Barbera Whites click here
5. Miles Leonard, Parlophone UK, 15001 p. Gorillaz
Interview with Miles Leonard click here
6. Tommy Mottola, Columbia NY USA, 14930 p. Jennifer Lopez
7. Marc Labelle, Shady Records NY USA, 14838 p. D 12
8. Tim Devine, Columbia CA USA, 14244 p. Crazy Town, Train and Evan & Jaron
9. Andre Young, Aftermath CA USA, 12682 p. Eminem
10. Jordan Schur, Flip Records CA USA, 12518 p. Limp Bizkit
