Natina Nimene has been promoted to SVP/Urban Promotion at Def Jam Recordings, reporting to EVP/Urban Promotion Rodney Shealey.

“Natina has played an integral role in the success of Def Jam the past seven years,” said Shealey. “Having worked alongside her for the majority of her professional career, I can tell you that there is no one more deserving of this promotion. Natina’s relationships with our artists, managers, executives and partners are second to none.”

“I am proud every day to be working with Rodney Shealey and Paul Rosenberg, as well as the amazing promotion staff here at Def Jam,” said Nimene. “There are new challenges on the horizon in this ever-changing marketplace and I look forward to meeting each and every one of them with all the energy, imagination and creativity that I have to offer.”