Brandon Silverstein

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Brandon Silverstein
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Silverstein in 2023
Born (1991-09-10) September 10, 1991 (age 32)
NationalityAmerican
Occupations
  • Entrepreneur
  • entertainment industry executive
  • investor
Known for
  • Founder and CEO
  • S10 Entertainment
SpouseJulie Silverstein [1]

Brandon Silverstein is an American entrepreneur, investor, and entertainment industry executive. He is the founder and CEO of S10 Entertainment, a record label, artist management, music publishing, film, and investment company. [2] [3] [4]

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Career

While in high school in Tenafly, New Jersey, Silverstein created and promoted independent parties and events in New York City in addition to booking talent for Noah Tepperberg's clubs. [2] [5] As a freshman at Indiana University, Silverstein co-founded a music festival with the first iterations taking place on a farm with Avicii and Tiesto headlining. [6] [2] In his senior year, Silverstein dropped out of college to pursue his interest in music management. He returned back to New York and established S10 Entertainment & Media. Silverstein and his company S10 later formed a music management partnership with Jay Z and Jay Brown, the co-founders of Roc Nation, leading to numerous collaborations. [7]

Through S10, Silverstein has represented top artists, [8] [2] managing the first global number one records for Myke Towers, [9] [10] Normani, [11] and Anitta. [2] In 2020 he launched S10 Publishing and formed partnerships with Ryan Tedder and Avex. [12] [13] Silverstein has also been involved in global hits like Justin Bieber’s "Peaches", [14] which was nominated for “Song of the Year” at the 2022 Grammy Awards [15] and won “Song of the Year” at the 2022 BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards and “Most Performed” at the 2022 BMI Pop Awards, [16] and Tate McRae's "Greedy", [17] which reached number one on Billboard's Pop Airplay chart, [18] the Billboard Global 200 [19] and on the Spotify Global chart, [20] and number three on the Billboard Hot 100. [21] Additional hit songs published by the company that contributed to over 12 billion streams [22] include Doja Cat's "Agora Hills", [9] which landed at number one on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart for one week, [23] Jack Harlow's "First Class", [24] Post Malone's "I Like You" (featuring Doja Cat) [24] and Drake and 21 Savage's "Calling for You". [25] In 2022, Silverstein’s S10 Films division partnered with Simon Fuller to develop new projects across film, television, documentary and audio mediums. [26]

Recognition

The executive has earned a number of industry awards throughout his career, including the Forbes "30 Under 30" [27] in 2019, Variety’s “New Leaders” [28] in 2021, and Music Business Worldwide’s “Worlds Greatest Managers” [29] in 2022.  Billboard has honored the executive on multiple occasions, including “40 Under 40" [30] and "Executive of the Week" [31] in 2021, “Latin Power” [32] in 2022, and in 2023, he was awarded the magazine’s first-ever “Power Players’ Choice Award,” [33] part of their annual Power 100 ranking of the music industry's most powerful executives.

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Bernard Harvey, known professionally as Harv, is an American record producer, musician and songwriter from Kansas City, Kansas and based in Los Angeles, who has produced for major recording artists such as Justin Bieber, Skrillex, Cherish, Summer Walker, Normani, Post Malone, Gucci Mane, Eminem, and Omah Lay.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Normani</span> American singer (born 1996)

Normani Kordei Hamilton, known mononymously as Normani, is an American singer. She first rose to prominence as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony, which became one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. While in Fifth Harmony, she competed in Dancing with the Stars (2017). She embarked on a solo career with her 2018 debut single "Love Lies", which peaked within the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified 5× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anitta (singer)</span> Brazilian singer (born 1993)

Larissa de Macedo Machado, known professionally as Anitta, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and occasional television host. She has received numerous accolades, including four Latin American Music Awards and eight Latin Grammy Award nominations. She has won eight MTV Europe Music Awards and was the first Brazilian artist to be named Best Latin American Act.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Love Lies (song)</span> 2018 song by Khalid and Normani

"Love Lies" is a song recorded by American singers Khalid and Normani for the film Love, Simon. It was released through RCA Records on February 14, 2018, as the second single from the film's soundtrack, which was curated by Jack Antonoff. The song was written by Khalid, Normani, Tayla Parx, Jamil Chammas, and Ryan Vojtesak, with production handled by Charlie Handsome and Digi. It marked Normani's first single release outside of Fifth Harmony.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dancing with a Stranger</span> 2019 single by Sam Smith and Normani

"Dancing with a Stranger" is a song by British singer-songwriter Sam Smith and American singer Normani. It was written by the artists alongside producers Stargate and Jimmy Napes. "Dancing with a Stranger" was released as a single by Capitol Records on 11 January 2019. It appears on Smith's third studio album Love Goes (2020). The accompanying music video was directed by Vaughan Arnell.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Motivation (Normani song)</span> 2019 single by Normani

"Motivation" is a song by American singer Normani. It was released on August 16, 2019 by Keep Cool and RCA. It was written by Normani alongside Ariana Grande, Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, and producer Ilya. It marked the first time Normani released a solo song unaccompanied by another artist.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tate McRae</span> Canadian singer and dancer (born 2003)

Tate Rosner McRae is a Canadian singer-songwriter and dancer. At the age of 13, she gained prominence as the first Canadian finalist on the American reality television series So You Think You Can Dance. McRae was signed by RCA Records in 2019 after her songs had gained traction online—including her 2017 viral hit "One Day"—as she released her debut extended play (EP) All the Things I Never Said (2020) in January of the following year. Her 2020 single, "You Broke Me First" became an international hit and peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2021, McRae was the youngest musician to be featured on the Forbes' 30 Under 30 list.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kiss Me More</span> 2021 single by Doja Cat featuring SZA

"Kiss Me More" is a song by American rapper and singer Doja Cat featuring American singer SZA from the former's third studio album Planet Her (2021). It was released on April 9, 2021, as the album's lead single through Kemosabe and RCA Records. "Kiss Me More" was written by the artists alongside producers Yeti Beats and Rogét Chahayed, as well as Tizhimself and Carter Lang, who both provided additional production, and Lukasz Gottwald. It has been described as a disco-influenced pop song.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Girl from Rio (song)</span> 2021 single by Anitta

"Girl from Rio" is a song by Brazilian singer Anitta from her fifth studio album Versions of Me. It was released as the second single from the album through Warner Records on April 29, 2021. A song about Anitta's own life, it interpolates "The Girl from Ipanema" by Vinicius de Moraes and Tom Jobim. A remix of the song featuring American rapper DaBaby was released on May 21, 2021, and was sent to US and European radio stations on May 25.

"You Right" is a song by American rapper and singer Doja Cat and Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd, from Doja Cat's third studio album, Planet Her. It was released through Kemosabe and RCA Records on June 25, 2021 as the second single of the album, which was released on the same day. The song officially impacted American contemporary hit radio and rhythmic contemporary radio on June 29. The track received acclaim from music critics. Commercially, the song reached the top 15 in eleven countries and reached number 12 on the Billboard Global 200 chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Woman (Doja Cat song)</span> 2021 single by Doja Cat

"Woman" is a song by American rapper and singer Doja Cat from her third studio album Planet Her (2021). It has been described as a fusion of Afrobeats, pop, and R&B, with the lyrical themes of divine femininity and feminism. After gaining popularity in Europe, where it entered the top 10 in countries like Greece, France, Denmark, Switzerland, Lithuania and Portugal, the song impacted Italian radio airplay as the album's fourth single on October 1, 2021. It was sent to American mainstream and rhythmic contemporary radios on December 14, 2021. The song was a sleeper success, spending several months on the charts before slowly climbing to the top 10. For the chart dated May 7, 2022, the song reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, nearly a year after it debuted. "Woman" received three nominations at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards including Record of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Music Video.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wild Side (Normani song)</span> 2021 single by Normani featuring Cardi B

"Wild Side" is a song by American singer Normani, featuring American rapper Cardi B. It was released on July 16, 2021 through Keep Cool and RCA Records. The song marks Normani's first radio release since 2019's "Motivation". It was written by the two artists alongside Keynon Moore, Pardison Fontaine, Starrah, Dave Cappa, Jonah Christian, June Nawakii, Taylor Ross, and Tyler Rohn, and was produced by the latter six and Normani.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Envolver</span> 2021 single by Anitta

"Envolver" is a song by Brazilian singer Anitta from her fifth studio album Versions of Me. It was released as the fourth single from the album through Warner Records on 11 November 2021. "Envolver" is a reggaeton song that hints to desiring a sexual relationship in a casual way, the lyrics incorporate several sexual innuendos and double entendres. A remix of the song featuring American singer Justin Quiles was released on 17 February 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">She's All I Wanna Be</span> 2022 single by Tate McRae

"She's All I Wanna Be" is a song by Canadian singer Tate McRae. Written alongside produced Greg Kurstin, it was released on February 4, 2022 by RCA Records as the second single from her debut studio album I Used to Think I Could Fly.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Freaky Deaky (song)</span> 2022 single by Tyga and Doja Cat

"Freaky Deaky" is a song by American rappers Tyga and Doja Cat. It was released on February 25, 2022, as the intended lead single of the former's upcoming eighth studio album. Written by the performers alongside Alyssa Cantu, Suzanne Vega, and producers Brandon Hamlin, Dr. Luke, Mike Crook, and Ryan Ogren, it is a pop-driven track featuring a lullaby-like hook. The track sees rappers discussing their sexual preferences over a catchy and upbeat tune. Conceived around two years before the release, the single marks the second collaboration between the rappers since 2019, when Tyga was featured on the remix of Doja Cat's "Juicy".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Like You (A Happier Song)</span> 2022 single by Post Malone featuring Doja Cat

"I Like You (A Happier Song)" is a song by American rapper and singer Post Malone featuring fellow American rapper and singer Doja Cat. The song was written by the artists alongside Billy Walsh and producers Louis Bell and Jasper Harris. It was sent to US contemporary hit radio as the third single from Malone's fourth studio album, Twelve Carat Toothache, on June 3, 2022. The song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Malone his eleventh top-10 hit on the chart and Doja her sixth. It was also nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 65th Grammy Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">10:35</span> 2022 single by Tiësto featuring Tate McRae

"10:35" is a song by Dutch DJ Tiësto featuring Canadian singer Tate McRae. It was released on 3 November 2022 through Musical Freedom and Atlantic Records as the sixth single from Tiësto's seventh studio album Drive.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Greedy (Tate McRae song)</span> 2023 single by Tate McRae

"Greedy" is a song by Canadian singer and dancer Tate McRae. It was released through RCA Records on September 15, 2023, as the lead single of her second studio album Think Later (2023). The song was written by McRae, alongside Amy Allen, Jasper Harris, and OneRepublic lead singer Ryan Tedder; production was handled by the latter two along with Grant Boutin. Lyrically, McRae described the song as an ode to female empowerment. "Greedy" was commercially successful, peaking at number one on both the Billboard Global 200 and Canadian Hot 100, and number three on the Billboard Hot 100.

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