It has been announced that Alex Boateng has been appointed President of Island Records UK’s, Urban division.

Boateng joined Island as a marketing consultant in 2009 and worked with chart-toppers Tinchy Stryder and Taio Cruz before assuming a unique role combining marketing and A&R. Following successful campaigns for Drake, Jessie J, JP Cooper, Dizzee Rascal, The Weeknd, Giggs and Internet sensation Big Shaq in 2017, Boateng created Island UK’s Urban division.

Congratulations Alex.