The legendary executive discusses his long relationship with the late musician, including the career intervention that helped lead to Robertson's 1987 solo debut.
EJ Gaines will oversee the mainstream imprint specializing in positive R&B and hip-hop; first partner signed is Tillie Mann’s Encouragement Music.
"We’re used to dealing with artists in their early 20s," says MTV co-founder John Sykes. "But her talent, her experience, her drive, her sex appeal transcended age."
Halsey's management team says "the decision to leave Capitol is bittersweet."
The "Super Gremlin" rapper plans to drop Kutthroat Bill: Vol 1 later this month.
