CLARK CLICKS AS
DEF JAM SVP A&R

Steve Bartels’ Def Jam has tapped Tuo Clark as SVP A&R. The Chicago-bred, L.A.-based Clark, best known as half of the Grammy-nominated writer/producer do Da Internz (Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, John Legend, Nas) will oversee projects by current artists like Big Sean, Jeremih and Lil Durk while also discovering and developing new projects. He’ll report directly to Bartels.

“Tuo is an incredibly talented producer and a proven hitmaker,” Bartels proclaimed. “His talent and energy extends itself beyond the studio; it's felt throughout the artist and creative community and industry-wide. I’m excited to continue working closely with Tuo and our entire staff of gifted, young A&R executives to keep music and artists at the forefront of what we do."

“I want to thank Steve Bartels for the continued opportunity to grow with this amazing team, doing what I love: making great, timeless music."

In a semi-related story, da internz at HITS are still still very confused by da phonez.