Aton Ben-Horin (born October 11, 1979) is an American record executive, record producer and music manager. As of June 10, 2016, he serves as Global Vice President of A&R for all of Warner Music Group's labels, including Atlantic Records and Warner Bros. Records.Billboard (June 10, 2016) http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7401123/aton-ben-horin-warner-music-group Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2016.Williamson, Coral (June 10, 2016) http://www.musicweek.com/labels/read/aton-ben-horin-promoted-to-global-vice-president-a-r-at-warner-music-group/065032 MusicWeek. Retrieved June 10, 2016.Music Business Worldwide (June 13, 2016) http://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/aton-ben-horin-named-global-vp-of-ar-at-warner-music-group/ Music Business Worldwide. Retrieved June 13, 2016.HITS Daily Double (June 10, 2016) http://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=301471 HITS Daily Double. Retrieved on June 10, 2016.All Access (June 10, 2016) http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/154495/warner-music-group-promotes-aton-ben-horin-to-glob All Access Music. Retrieved June 10, 2016. Ben-Horin is also the owner of Plush Recording Studios.
Ben-Horin initially began his career as a musician and songwriter in a touring rock band, Atomic Tangerine, sharing the stage with acts such as Simple Plan and Jimmy Eat World. he then ventured into the dance music scene and began DJing and producing dance music, under the name DJ 8on. He headlined the BreakBeat stage at Ultra Music Festival, radio mix shows, and local music venues. In August 2007, Aton opened Plush Recording Studios, which has developed into one of the premier Florida recording studios, with clients such as Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida, Justin Bieber, and Chris Brown, to name a few. Through his production and songwriting team, The Agency, Aton has produced and licensed a catalog of songs with the likes of John Legend, Rick Ross, Ciara, and many more. Through Plush Management LLC, he signed YouTube sensation Avery in 2010 and secured her a major record deal with Universal Motown.Ryan Seacrest- http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2011/11/10/youtube-spotlight-avery-offers-blueprint-for-youtube-artists-rise-to-mainstream/ His multi-faceted path soon led him to A&R. In 2012, Aton began doing A&R at Warner Music Group, under Mike Caren (worldwide president of A&R, Warner Music Group).
Since joining Warner Music Group, Aton has delivered hit singles for Cardi B, David Guetta, Jason Derulo, Flo Rida, and more. Some of his most recent successes include Cardi B's "Ring" (feat. Kehlani), Flo Rida's "My House" and "G.D.F.R." Jason Derulo's "Talk Dirty" and "Wiggle," David Guetta's "Hey Mama" (featuring Nicki Minaj and Bebe Rexha) and "Bad" (featuring Showtek and Vassy).A&R Department (June 14, 2016) http://www.aandrdepartment.com/warner-music-group-promotes-aton-ben-horin-to-global-vice-president-ar/ A&R Department. Retrieved on June 14, 2016. Aton is also responsible for signing various acts at Warner, including Alec Benjamin, Bhad Bhabie, Goody Grace, Jax, Justin Quiles, Tokischa, and others. His current management roster includes JVKE, Coi Leray, Johnny Goldstein, The Monarch, and Jakke Erixson.
Discography
Partial Discography Artist Title Album Year CreditForrest Frank, JVKE"Never Get Used to This"Child of God2024Manager Karol G, Tiësto"Contigo" Contigo 2024 A&RSurfaces, JVKE"Don't Let Me Down"Don't Let Me Down2024ManagerJVKE, Pink Sweat$"Lavender (feat. Pink Sweat$"Lavender2024ManagerSam Feldt, Anitta, JVKE"Mi Amor"Mi Amor2024ManagerAlec Benjamin"I Sent My Therapist To Therapy," "Different Kind Of Beautiful," "Pick Me," "Ways To Go (feat. Khalid)," "12 Notes," "Sacrifice Tomorrow," "The Arsonist," "Lead Me To Water," "By Now," "King Size Bed," "Love The Ones Who Leave," "In A Little"12 Notes2024A&RJVKE"This is Slow Dancing Feels Like"This is What Slow Dancing Feels Like2024ManagerJVKE"Clouds"Clouds2024ManagerJVKE"This is What Winter Feels Like"This is Winter Feels Like2024ManagerAlan Walker, YUQI, JVKE"Fire!"Fire!2023ManagerJimin of BTS, Kodak Black, NLE Choppa, JVKE, Muni Long"Angel Pt. 1 (feat.Jimin of BTS, JVKE, & Muni Long"Fast & Furious: TheFastSaga (Soundtrack)2023ManagerJVKE"This is What Space Feels Like"This is What Space Feels Like2023ManagerJVKE"This is What Autumn Feels Like"This is What Autumn Feels Like2023ManagerCoi Leray"Players," "Bops," "Make My Day (with David Guetta),"Get Loud," "Bitch Girl," "My Body," "Phuck It," "Spend It (with Saucy Santana)," "On My Way," "Run It Up," "Man's World (with James Brown)," "Don't Chat Me Up (with Giggs)," "No Angels (with Lola Brooke)"COI2023Executive ProducerJax"Cinderella Snapped"Cinderella Snapped2023A&R JVKE"Golden Hour" This is What__Feels Like 2022 Manager Jax "Victoria's Secret" Victoria's Secret 2022 A&R Lauren Spencer Smith "Fingers Crossed" Mirror 2022 Manager JVKE"This Is What Falling In Love Feels Like" This is What__Feels Like 2022 ManagerBlack Eyed Peas, Shakira, David Guetta"Don't You Worry"Don't You Worry2022Manager Tiesto, Karol G "Don't Be Shy" Drive 2021 A&R Jax"Like My Father"Like My Father2021A&R Justin Quiles, Chimbala, Zion & Lennox"Loco"La Última Promesa2021A&RJax"90's Kids"90's Kids2021A&RJax"Ring Pop"Ring Pop2021A&RKILLBOY"U+ME"U+ME2021A&R Jason Derulo "Take You Dancing" Take You Dancing 2020 A&R JVKE"Upside Down" Upside Down 2020 Manager Ava Max "Kings & Queens" Kings & Queens 2020 A&R Alec Benjamin"Match In The Rain", "Oh My God", "Mind is a Prison", "Jesus in LA"These Two Windows2020A&RGoody Grace, Blink 182"Scumbag" (feat. Blink-182)Scumbag (feat. Blink-182)2019A&RBhad Bhabie, Megan Thee Stallion"Bestie" (feat. Megan Thee Stallion)Bestie2019A&RBhad Bhabie, Kodak Black"Bestie" (feat. Kodak Black)Bestie2019A&RBhad Bhabie, Tory Lanez"BabyFace Savage" (feat. Tory Lanez)BabyFace Savage2019A&RJustin Quiles"DJ No Pare" (feat. Zion, Natti Natasha, Farruko, Dalex, Lenny Tavarez)DJ No Pare2019A&RAlec Benjamin"If We Have Each Other"If We Have Each Other2018A&RBhad Bhabie, Lil Baby"Geek'd" (feat. Lil Baby)152019A&RAlex Hepburn"Take Me Home To Mama"Things I've Seen2019Co-Writer, A&RBhad Bhabie, Ty Dolla $ign"Trust Me" (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)Trust Me2018A&RAlec Benjamin"Let Me Down Slowly"Narrated For You2018A&RAlec Benjamin"Water Fountain"Narrated For You2018A&RFlo Rida"Dancer"Dancer2018A&RGoody Grace"Two Shots" (feat. Gnash)Infinite2018A&RBhad Bhabie"Gucci Flip Flops" (feat. Lil Yachty)Gucci Flip Flops2018A&R Cardi B "Ring" (feat. Kehlani) Invasion of Privacy 2018 A&RDavid Guetta"Battle" (feat. Faouzia)72018A&RFlo Rida, Maluma"Hola" (feat. Maluma)Hola2017A&RBhad Bhabie"Mama Don't Worry" (Still Ain't Dirty)Mama Don't Worry2017A&RBhad Bhabie"I Got It", "Wachu Know", "Hi Bich", "These Heaux"singles2017A&RJason Derulo"Want to Want Me", "Cheyenne", "Get Ugly", "Pull Up", "Love Like That" (feat. K. Michelle), ""Painkiller" (feat. Meghan Trainor), "Broke" (feat. Stevie Wonder and Pusha T), "Try Me" (feat. Jennifer Lopez and Matoma), "Love Me Down", "Trade Hearts" (feat. Julia Michaels), "X2CU"Everything is 42015A&R, Vocal ProductionFlo Rida"I Don't Like It I Love It (feat. Robin Thicke)", "That's What I Like (feat. Fitz)", "Here It Is (feat. Chris Brown)", "Once In A Lifetime", "Wobble"My House2015A&R, Vocal ProductionWiz Khalifa"See You Again" (feat. Charlie Puth)Fast & Furious 7 Soundtrack2015Background vocalsFlo Rida & 99 Percent"Cake"Cake2017A&RFlo Rida"My House"My House2015A&RFlo Rida, Sage the Gemini"G.D.F.R" (feat. Sage the Gemini)My House2015A&R, Vocal ProductionJason Derulo"Wiggle" ft. Snoop DoggTalk Dirty2014A&RJason Derulo"Talk Dirty" ft. 2 ChainzTalk Dirty / Tattoos2014A&RJason Derulo"Bubblegum" ft. TygaTalk Dirty2014A&RJason Derulo"Kama Sutra" ft. Kid InkTalk Dirty2014A&RDavid Guetta"Hey Mama" (featuring Nicki Minaj and Afrojack)Listen2014A&RJake Miller"Party In The Penthouse"Dazed and Confused EP2014A&RJake Miller"First Flight Home"First Flight Home2014Co-Writer, A&RDavid Guetta & Showtek"Bad" ft. VassyBad2014A&R Jason Derulo "Talk Dirty" ft. 2 Chainz Talk Dirty / Tattoos 2014 A&RAll Music (April 15, 2014) http://www.allmusic.com/album/talk-dirty-mw0002639652/credits All Music. Retrieved on April 15, 2014. Avery "Love Me or Let Me Go" Love Me or Let Me Go 2010 Co-Producer, co-Writer, Guitarist, Vocal ProducerSweet Lyrics- http://www.sweetslyrics.com/news-1687-Avery%20-%20Love%20me%20or%20Let%20me%20Go%20(Fresh%20Video).html
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