Reid,” says Thiam, whose relationship with West continues through the Grammy Award-winning “DONDA” album. “It was a great experience I was able to learn from one of the greatest music minds, L.A. As Akon became a multiplatinum R&B star, Thiam began branching out, playing a role in the early careers of Lady Gaga, Jeremih and T-Pain.Īt 28, he was hired as vice president of A&R at Def Jam - the youngest person ever to hold that position - and from there he was introduced to West, when the label’s then CEO, Antonio “L.A.” Reid, brought him along to West’s Hawaii studio as he was recording “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.” When Akon was negotiating his first label deal, he insisted his younger sibling come on board as his A&R. His real-life brother is the singer Akon.
Thiam is also known for managing Kanye West, with whom he will continue to work - “Always, that’s my brother,” says Thiam.
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