Used to Know" [featuring Kimbra] became the top-selling song of 2012, selling over 6.8 million digital downloads. “Somebody That I Used to Know” then went on to receive Grammy Awards for Best Pop Song by a Duo or Group and Record of the Year. The album Making Mirrors won the Grammy for Best Alternative album. Stevenson spearheaded label efforts to bring Iceland’s Of Monsters and Men and Canada’s The Weeknd to the label. Of Monster and Men's debut album is platinum-certified and the "Little Talks" digital single went platinum in 2012. The Weeknd’s debut, Trilogy, is triple platinum and the single “Wicked Games” also sold over three million. In 2016, Stevenson, along with A&R team member Tyler Arnold signed Post Malone to Republic. Post Malone’s Stoney went on to sell three million copies, and Beerbongs & Bentleys has sold two million. His singles, “Rockstar” and “Better Now” had over a billion-plus streams, with the latter reaching #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, and “Psycho” hitting #1 on that chart. Notable Artists Jessie J Gotye Of Monsters and Men The Weeknd Phantogram AFI James Bay Post Malone Amine Glass Animals Casablanca Records In addition to attracting new artists to Republic, Stevenson oversaw the re-launch and reinvention of Casablanca Records. Known as the soundtrack to nightlife in the 1970s, the label quickly was established as the soundtrack to club life in the 2010s with a roster that included Tiesto, Avicii, Alesso, Martin Garrix, C2C, Kavinsky, Bingo Players and Duck Sauce. 300 Entertainment In December 2020, Stevenson joined 300 Entertainment as Partner, reuniting with his former Island Def Jam Music Group associates, who created the company. This included co-founder and CEO Kevin Liles, as well as Lyor Cohen (the latter leaving the company to become YouTube’s Global Head of Music). At 300 Entertainment, an independent company with a focus on digital and streaming distribution, Stevenson oversees development of the artist roster, digital distribution, and publishing. Education Stevenson received his bachelor's degree in marketing from the Fairfield University Dolan School of Business in 1992. References A&R people American music industry executives Fairfield University Dolan School of Business alumni Living people Place of birth missing (living people) 1970 births