Now that Lucian Grainge has officially been promoted to CEO of Universal Music Group, Island Def Jam leader Antonio L.A. Reid is going to be under increasing pressure to score some hits and rein in his “me-first” attitude.
OH NO: LA Reid Under Pressure To Create Hits with new Universal Music Leadership
Reid is in the middle of a cold streak, with a number of releases not living up to expectations, most notably the latest albums from Rihanna and Mariah Carey.
Rihanna's “Rated R” has sold just 2.5 million albums worldwide while her last album, “Good Girl Gone Bad,” sold 2.6 million in the US alone, according to Nielsen SoundScan. [read more]
