Darcus Beese

Darcus Beese
OBE
Born1969 (age 54–55)
NationalityBritish
OccupationMusic executive
EmployerWarner Music UK (since 2021)
Parents

Darcus Beese OBE (born 1969) is a British music executive and the former president and chief executive officer of Island Records from his appointment in 2018 till his departure on 3 February 2021.[1] During his time at the label, he signed several top musicians including Amy Winehouse and Jessie J.[2] Beese, who has been described by Music Week as "one of the great A&R people of his or any other generation",[3] subsequently joined Warner Music UK as executive vice-president.[4]

  1. ^ Ingham, Tim (3 February 2021). "Darcus Beese leaves Island Records". Music Business Worldwide.
  2. ^ "Darcus Beese OBE | Honorary Fellow", Falmouth University, 2013.
  3. ^ Sutherland, Mark (24 May 2018), "The Big Interview: Island Records' Darcus Beese", Music Week.
  4. ^ Paine, Andre (16 June 2021). "Darcus Beese joins Warner Music UK as EVP and launches JV label". Music Week. Retrieved 15 August 2022.