Bryan Turner
Born 1955 or 1956 (age 67–68)[1] Organization(s) Priority Records , Melee EntertainmentChildren 4 Musical career Musical artist
Bryan Turner is a Canadian–American entertainment executive and entrepreneur. He is perhaps best known for being the founder of Priority Records in 1985, which was “the country’s largest independent label in the mid-90s” according to the New York Times .[1] Turner was CEO and sold a portion of the business to EMI in 1996 and the remainder in 1998.[1] [2] [3]
Turner has worked with a multitude of artists, including N.W.A , Dr. Dre , Ice Cube , Snoop Dogg , and Mack 10 . He has also been involved in the production of numerous films, including Friday (1995) and Next Day Air .[4] [5] [6]
^ a b c Strauss, Neil (September 3, 1998). "The Secret Power in Big Rap; Bryan Turner Makes Rap Records but Escapes the Criticism" . New York Times . Retrieved February 22, 2020 .
^ Philips, Chuck (October 9, 1997). "EMI Group in Talks to Purchase Remaining Stake In Priority Records" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved February 22, 2020 .
^ Hilburn, Robert (January 6, 1999). "Making Music the Priority" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved February 22, 2020 .
^ "Turner Enters DVD Melee" . Hits Daily Double. January 29, 2003. Retrieved February 22, 2020 .
^ McNary, Dave (February 11, 2009). "Summit delivers 'Next Day Air' " . Variety . Retrieved February 22, 2020 .
^ Scheck, Frank (July 19, 2017). " 'The Gracefield Incident': Film Review" . The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved February 22, 2020 .