Nas Collaborator Tim Kelley Lands Dream A&R Gig: 5 Things You (Probably) Don’t Know About The Music Vet

Written By Cyrus Langhorne

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Music business veteran Tim Kelley is making headlines. The seasoned musician has joined forces with The SRG-ILS Group as head of A&R. To pay homage to his power move, check out five dope things you (probably) don’t know about the music vet.

1. The One-Man Band Man

While most music industry vets are specialists in one area, Tim Kelley has done it all. He’s a producer, songwriter, musician and entrepreneur.

2. The Numbers Don’t Lie

Tim’s numbers are real-99. As part of the production duo The Funktwons, Tim’s 25-year career has resulted in worldwide sales of almost a half a billion albums, multiple Grammy Awards, and collaborations with the top artists and executives in the business.

3. Music Biz’s Go-To

Tim Kelley’s resume is a who’s who of the past three decades of popular music. Over this time Tim produced, wrote, and performed on, dozens of albums and songs. Notable collaborators include Destiny’s Child, Chris Brown, Brian McKnight, Case, 112, Dallas Austin, Monica, Tamar Braxton, Joe, Deborah Cox, Babyface, Nas, The Isley Brothers, Musiq Soulchild, Earth Wind & Fire, The Black Eyed Peas, Jaimie Foxx, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, Tyrese, and dozens and dozens more.

4. History

In addition to working with greats like Nas and Destiny’s Child, Tim’s most known for working on some of the music business’ biggest smashes. Three exceptional career highlights include the Boyz II Men classic II which is currently the biggest selling album by an R&B group in history, TLC’s CrazySexyCool, and Sisqo’s “The Thong Song”.

5. Joining A Winning Team

With his career in tact, Tim’s looking to bring his talent to the SRG-ILS Group to find the newest acts. The SRG-ILS Group embraces new technologies and is at the forefront of business models that support artists and labels who want to fully participate in their careers, their recording, and their publishing. Through a range of services and a focus on publishing and preferred placements, SRG-ILS is redefining the relationship between music creators and the marketplace.

For further information please visit www.TheSRG-ILSGroup.com.

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Written by Cyrus Langhorne

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