Mike Caren

Mike Caren (Born May 5, 1977) is an American record producer, songwriter, and music executive. As of July 23rd 2012, Caren serves as President of A&R for all of Warner Music Group's labels, including Atlantic Records and Warner Bros. Records. He was previously the executive vice president of A&R for Atlantic Records, and the co-president of Elektra Records.

Career

Caren's involvement in music started at the age of 12 when he became a DJ. At 15 he completed an internship at Interscope Records. In 1993 Caren founded a high school and college marketing company called School Rules Promotions in Los Angeles.

Following jobs with SRC/Loud Records and Ruthless Records, Caren started with Atlantic in 1995 at the age of seventeen as Manager of Rap Marketing for the label's Big Beat imprint. He has since been responsible for signing numerous artists that have earned gold and platinum-selling records. His signings include Trey Songz, T.I., Flo Rida, Cody Simpson, Trick Daddy, Twista, Trina, Wiz Khalifa, Kevin Gates, Juvenile, Prince Royce, and Brianna Perry. Mike also counts B.o.B and Ed Sheeran among his victories.