Mike Caren

[7] He also founded a Los Angeles–based high school and college marketing company called Skool Rules Promotions.

[7] During his time at Big Beat, he produced songs for the bands The Pharcyde, Heltah Skeltah, Saukrates, and several hip hop artists.

[11] Throughout his time with Atlantic, Caren has signed artists including T.I., Plies, Trey Songz, Flo Rida, and Wiz Khalifa, among others.

In his capacity as co-head of the label, he signed and worked directly with artists including CeeLo Green, Bruno Mars, and Ed Sheeran.

[16][18][2] WMG also made a multi-millionaire dollar investment in Artist Partners Group, which houses acts including Kevin Gates and Charlie Puth.

[2][19] In 2021, post a transition with Warner Music, Caren’s Artist Partner Group launched the 2.0, fully independent stage.

In 2022, Caren joined beatBread's Artist Advocacy Council, which provides critical advice to the independent artist-focused music funding platform.

Artist Partner announced RIAA certifications of singles by label and publishing client, Lay Bankz.