Kabiru Bello, also known as Bello, has been promoted to the newly created position of VP of Global A&R at Warner Recorded Music.
Asylum Records Nordics will continue to be led by Bello.
According to the corporation, Bello's expanded role will be critical in developing Hip-Hop and R&B-focused collaborations across the global Warner Recorded Music network.
Bello will remain in Stockholm and report to Eric Wong, President and Chief Marketing Officer of Warner Recorded Music.
Bello has been with Warner Music Group since 2017, when he joined the Warner Music Sweden A&R team.
He began Asylum in the Nordics in 2018, and he's since signed 1.
Cuz, A36, Aden & Jireel, Black Moose, Casper The Ghost, Cherrie, K27, Leslie Tay, and Ricky Rich are among the cast members.
Originally an artist, Bello founded 20/20 Records in 2008, a Stockholm-based music firm that includes a record label, song publisher, and management section.
Quincy Jones, the legendary producer, NFT platform sponsor, and AI investor, joined 20/20 as a consulting partner and mentor to Bello in 2012.
"It feels amazing to be part of the global team developing bridges for our artists and partners and assisting in the development of the next generation of global superstars," Bello added. Music is spreading quicker than ever before, with global hits breaking from every part of the globe.
"This role allows me to push culture forward by building and growing new collaborations across our global A&R network and connecting our artists with fans in places they've never been before."
"I'm incredibly grateful to Max, Eric, Simon, and Mark for their encouragement and this opportunity."
"Bello's ear for global talent and knack for cross-country cooperation are extraordinary, and he brings extensive expertise and wide-ranging industry experience to his new job," said Eric Wong, President and Chief Marketing Officer of Warner Recorded Music.
"As we continue to expand our local repertoire centers, it's critical that we improve the relationships throughout our whole A&R team around the world – a task that Bello will lead expertly while overseeing the powerhouse that is Asylum Records Nordics."
