Encore Recordings has appointed Jacob Fain (pictured) as head of A&R.
The A&R exec will be based in the company’s Los Angeles headquarters and report to Joie Manda, founder and CEO.
In addition, Ned Monahan has been promoted to president of Encore Recordings. Monahan, who has been general manager since the label’s inception, will now oversee all facets of the company, working closely with A&R, marketing, legal and finance teams.
Encore Recordings is an independent, full-service music company launched in 2022 by veteran music executive Joie Manda. The roster spans genres including Latin, Afrobeats, dancehall, hip-hop, R&B, and pop and includes developing artists Dei V, Vict0ny, Uncle Waffles, EBK Jaaybo, Khamari, Saul Villarreal and more.
Fain joined Encore from Elektra Records where he was EVP and head of A&R, overseeing the A&R and creative functions. Previously, he spent more than a decade at Sony Music Publishing in various executive leadership roles including SVP, A&R and research and analytics.
His track record includes signing and developing Bailey Zimmerman. In addition, Fain was responsible for signing Leon Bridges, The Chainsmokers, Of Monsters And Men, Russ and Chase Rice.
Joie Manda said: “Throughout his career, Jake has been the guiding force behind countless hits and breakthrough artists. His skill for recognising and developing talent, driving innovation around insights and metrics and building long-term industry relationships are the perfect fit as we continue to build out a world-class team and artist roster at Encore.”
“The opportunity to identify and nurture global talent across all genres at a creative and innovative company like Encore is incredibly exciting,” said Fain. “Joie has put together an all-star team of executives and I’m honored to be a part of it and shape the future of independent music.”
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