Shakir Stewart The Visionary Music Executive Redefining The Industry

A veteran label and publishing executive, shakir stewart was a native of oakland, calif. But he made his name in atlanta, where he threw parties and concerts while attending. Shakir stewart, former executive vice president of def jam. The head of rap label def jam recordings died suddenly on saturday, the company said. Shakir stewart, who was named executive vp of the iconic label in june, committed suicide,.

His career was filled with. On this day, nov. Shakir stewart was promoted to executive vice president of def jam recordings, just a few months prior to his untimely death on nov. The only executive to successfully make the transition from music publisher to becoming one of the most gifted and highly valued senior vice president, a&r's in the music industry.