Rayna Bass and Selim Bouab Elevated to Co-President Roles at Atlantic

Rayna Bass and Selim Bouab, Co-Presidents of 300 Entertainment, are taking on expanded roles as Co-Presidents of Hip-Hop, R&B and Global Music at Atlantic Music Group (AMG). The duo will continue their current roles at 300.

Backstory:

• Bass and Bouab have been with 300 for more than a decade.

• They’ve worked with artists such as Megan Thee Stallion, Young Thug, Gunna and Mary J. Blige, as well as Hunxho, Jordan Adetunji and 1900Rugrat.

• 300 was acquired by Warner Music Group in 2021.

• In their new roles, Bass and Bouab will continue to report to AMG CEO Elliot Grainge.

• They are based in New York.

Other movements:

• Lanre Gaba will assume a new advisory role at AMG as Executive Vice President, Artist Strategy & Development.

• Most recently she served as President, Black Music for Atlantic Records.

• She joined the company in 2002, and over the following two decades worked closely with artists like Cardi B, Roddy Ricch, Jack Harlow, Lil Uzi Vert, FKA Twigs and many others.

• Prior to Atlantic she held posts at EMI Music Publishing and Ruffhouse Music Publishing.

What they said:

• Bass and Bouab: “At 300, we’ve always had an artist-first, independent mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit of hustle, grit, and creativity. We’re looking forward to working closely with Elliot and bringing that same philosophy to our new posts – helping unlock even more potential in a label that’s already full of brilliance, passion, and so much opportunity. We will continue our dedication and service to the culture that has birthed some of our biggest stars and raised some of our brightest executives.”

• Gaba: “I’m proud of everything we’ve achieved at Atlantic and the way we’ve supported artists and culture. It’s a privilege to continue carrying that mission forward and keep elevating powerful, meaningful music that makes a difference. A big thanks to Elliot and the team for this opportunity. The Hip-Hop, R&B, and Global team is in great hands with Selim and Rayna.”