Aton Ben-Horin (born October 11, 1979) is an American record executive, record producer and music manager. As of June 10, 2016, he serves as Global Vice President of A&R for all of Warner Music Group's labels, including Atlantic Records and Warner Bros. Records.[1][2][3][4][5] Ben-Horin is also the owner of Plush Recording Studios.[citation needed]
Aton Ben-Horin | |
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 Aton Ben-Horin headshot in NYC skyline. Taken March 31, 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | October 11, 1979 Miami, FL |
| Origin | Los Angeles |
| Occupation(s) | Record executive, producer, songwriter, music manager, A&R |
| Labels | Warner Music Group |
| Website | X.com/Aton |
Ben-Horin initially began his career as a musician and songwriter in a touring rock band, Atomic Tangerine, sharing the stage with acts such as Simple Plan and Jimmy Eat World.[6][7][8] he then ventured into the dance music scene and began DJing and producing dance music, under the name DJ 8on. He headlined the BreakBeat stage at Ultra Music Festival,[9] radio mix shows, and local music venues. In August 2007, Aton opened Plush Recording Studios, which has developed into one of the premier Florida recording studios, with clients such as Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida, Justin Bieber, and Chris Brown, to name a few.[10] Through his production and songwriting team, The Agency, Aton has produced and licensed a catalog of songs with the likes of John Legend, Rick Ross, Ciara, and many more. Through Plush Management LLC, he signed YouTube sensation Avery in 2010 and secured her a major record deal with Universal Motown.[11][12] His multi-faceted path soon led him to A&R. In 2012, Aton began doing A&R at Warner Music Group, under Mike Caren (worldwide president of A&R, Warner Music Group).[13][14][15][16]
Since joining Warner Music Group, Aton has delivered hit singles for Cardi B, David Guetta, Jason Derulo, Flo Rida, and more. Some of his most recent successes include Cardi B's "Ring" (feat. Kehlani), Flo Rida's "My House" and "G.D.F.R." Jason Derulo's "Talk Dirty" and "Wiggle," David Guetta's "Hey Mama" (featuring Nicki Minaj and Bebe Rexha) and "Bad" (featuring Showtek and Vassy).[17] Aton is also responsible for signing various acts at Warner, including Alec Benjamin, Bhad Bhabie, Goody Grace, Jax,[18] Justin Quiles, Tokischa,[19] and others. His current management roster includes JVKE, Coi Leray,[20] Johnny Goldstein,[21] The Monarch, and Jakke Erixson.[22][23]
Discography
editPartial Discography
edit| Artist | Title | Album | Year | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Frank, JVKE | "Never Get Used to This" | Child of God | 2024 | Manager[22] |
| Karol G, Tiësto | "Contigo" | Contigo | 2024 | A&R[24][25] |
| Surfaces, JVKE | "Don't Let Me Down" | Don't Let Me Down | 2024 | Manager[22] |
| JVKE, Pink Sweat$ | "Lavender (feat. Pink Sweat$" | Lavender | 2024 | Manager[22] |
| Sam Feldt, Anitta, JVKE | "Mi Amor" | Mi Amor | 2024 | Manager[22] |
| Alec Benjamin | "I Sent My Therapist To Therapy," "Different Kind Of Beautiful," "Pick Me," "Ways To Go (feat. Khalid)," "12 Notes," "Sacrifice Tomorrow," "The Arsonist," "Lead Me To Water," "By Now," "King Size Bed," "Love The Ones Who Leave," "In A Little" | 12 Notes | 2024 | A&R[22] |
| JVKE | "This is Slow Dancing Feels Like" | This is What Slow Dancing Feels Like | 2024 | Manager[22] |
| JVKE | "Clouds" | Clouds | 2024 | Manager[22] |
| JVKE | "This is What Winter Feels Like" | This is Winter Feels Like | 2024 | Manager[22] |
| Alan Walker, YUQI, JVKE | "Fire!" | Fire! | 2023 | Manager[22] |
| Jimin of BTS, Kodak Black, NLE Choppa, JVKE, Muni Long | "Angel Pt. 1 (feat.Jimin of BTS, JVKE, & Muni Long" | Fast & Furious: TheFastSaga (Soundtrack) | 2023 | Manager[22] |
| JVKE | "This is What Space Feels Like" | This is What Space Feels Like | 2023 | Manager[22] |
| JVKE | "This is What Autumn Feels Like" | This is What Autumn Feels Like | 2023 | Manager[22] |
| Coi Leray | "Players," "Bops," "Make My Day (with David Guetta),"Get Loud," "Bitch Girl," "My Body," "Phuck It," "Spend It (with Saucy Santana)," "On My Way," "Run It Up," "Man's World (with James Brown)," "Don't Chat Me Up (with Giggs)," "No Angels (with Lola Brooke)" | COI | 2023 | Executive Producer[26][27] |
| Jax | "Cinderella Snapped" | Cinderella Snapped | 2023 | A&R[28] |
| JVKE | "Golden Hour" | This is What__Feels Like | 2022 | Manager[23][29] |
| Jax | "Victoria's Secret" | Victoria's Secret | 2022 | A&R [23][28] |
| Lauren Spencer Smith | "Fingers Crossed" | Mirror | 2022 | Manager [23] |
| JVKE | "This Is What Falling In Love Feels Like" | This is What__Feels Like | 2022 | Manager[23][29] |
| Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, David Guetta | "Don't You Worry" | Don't You Worry | 2022 | Manager[30] |
| Tiesto, Karol G | "Don't Be Shy" | Drive | 2021 | A&R [18] |
| Jax | "Like My Father" | Like My Father | 2021 | A&R [28] |
| Justin Quiles, Chimbala, Zion & Lennox | "Loco" | La Última Promesa | 2021 | A&R[28] |
| Jax | "90's Kids" | 90's Kids | 2021 | A&R[28] |
| Jax | "Ring Pop" | Ring Pop | 2021 | A&R[28][23] |
| KILLBOY | "U+ME" | U+ME | 2021 | A&R[31] |
| Jason Derulo | "Take You Dancing" | Take You Dancing | 2020 | A&R [18] |
| JVKE | "Upside Down" | Upside Down | 2020 | Manager[23][29] |
| Ava Max | "Kings & Queens" | Kings & Queens | 2020 | A&R [18] |
| Alec Benjamin | "Match In The Rain", "Oh My God", "Mind is a Prison", "Jesus in LA" | These Two Windows | 2020 | A&R[22] |
| Goody Grace, Blink 182 | "Scumbag" (feat. Blink-182) | Scumbag (feat. Blink-182) | 2019 | A&R[22] |
| Bhad Bhabie, Megan Thee Stallion | "Bestie" (feat. Megan Thee Stallion) | Bestie | 2019 | A&R[32] |
| Bhad Bhabie, Kodak Black | "Bestie" (feat. Kodak Black) | Bestie | 2019 | A&R[32] |
| Bhad Bhabie, Tory Lanez | "BabyFace Savage" (feat. Tory Lanez) | BabyFace Savage | 2019 | A&R[32] |
| Justin Quiles | "DJ No Pare" (feat. Zion, Natti Natasha, Farruko, Dalex, Lenny Tavarez) | DJ No Pare | 2019 | A&R[28] |
| Alec Benjamin | "If We Have Each Other" | If We Have Each Other | 2018 | A&R[22] |
| Bhad Bhabie, Lil Baby | "Geek'd" (feat. Lil Baby) | 15 | 2019 | A&R[32] |
| Alex Hepburn | "Take Me Home To Mama" | Things I've Seen | 2019 | Co-Writer, A&R[31] |
| Bhad Bhabie, Ty Dolla $ign | "Trust Me" (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) | Trust Me | 2018 | A&R[32] |
| Alec Benjamin | "Let Me Down Slowly" | Narrated For You | 2018 | A&R[22] |
| Alec Benjamin | "Water Fountain" | Narrated For You | 2018 | A&R[22] |
| Flo Rida | "Dancer" | Dancer | 2018 | A&R[32] |
| Goody Grace | "Two Shots" (feat. Gnash) | Infinite | 2018 | A&R[22] |
| Bhad Bhabie | "Gucci Flip Flops" (feat. Lil Yachty) | Gucci Flip Flops | 2018 | A&R[32] |
| Cardi B | "Ring" (feat. Kehlani) | Invasion of Privacy | 2018 | A&R[18] |
| David Guetta | "Battle" (feat. Faouzia) | 7 | 2018 | A&R[33] |
| Flo Rida, Maluma | "Hola" (feat. Maluma) | Hola | 2017 | A&R[32] |
| Bhad Bhabie | "Mama Don't Worry" (Still Ain't Dirty) | Mama Don't Worry | 2017 | A&R[32] |
| Bhad Bhabie | "I Got It", "Wachu Know", "Hi Bich", "These Heaux" | singles | 2017 | A&R[32] |
| Jason Derulo | "Want to Want Me" , "Cheyenne" , "Get Ugly" , "Pull Up" , "Love Like That" (feat. K. Michelle), ""Painkiller" (feat. Meghan Trainor), "Broke" (feat. Stevie Wonder and Pusha T), "Try Me" (feat. Jennifer Lopez and Matoma), "Love Me Down" , "Trade Hearts" (feat. Julia Michaels), "X2CU" | Everything is 4 | 2015 | A&R, Vocal Production[33] |
| Flo Rida | "I Don't Like It I Love It (feat. Robin Thicke)" , "That's What I Like (feat. Fitz)", "Here It Is (feat. Chris Brown)" , "Once In A Lifetime" , "Wobble" | My House | 2015 | A&R, Vocal Production[33] |
| Wiz Khalifa | "See You Again" (feat. Charlie Puth) | Fast & Furious 7 Soundtrack | 2015 | Background vocals[34] |
| Flo Rida & 99 Percent | "Cake" | Cake | 2017 | A&R[32] |
| Flo Rida | "My House" | My House | 2015 | A&R[18] |
| Flo Rida, Sage the Gemini | "G.D.F.R" (feat. Sage the Gemini) | My House | 2015 | A&R, Vocal Production[18] |
| Jason Derulo | "Wiggle" ft. Snoop Dogg | Talk Dirty | 2014 | A&R[18][33] |
| Jason Derulo | "Talk Dirty" ft. 2 Chainz | Talk Dirty / Tattoos | 2014 | A&R[18][33] |
| Jason Derulo | "Bubblegum" ft. Tyga | Talk Dirty | 2014 | A&R[18][33] |
| Jason Derulo | "Kama Sutra" ft. Kid Ink | Talk Dirty | 2014 | A&R[18][33] |
| David Guetta | "Hey Mama" (featuring Nicki Minaj and Afrojack) | Listen | 2014 | A&R[18] |
| Jake Miller | "Party In The Penthouse" | Dazed and Confused EP | 2014 | A&R[33] |
| Jake Miller | "First Flight Home" | First Flight Home | 2014 | Co-Writer, A&R |
| David Guetta & Showtek | "Bad" ft. Vassy | Bad | 2014 | A&R[18] |
| Jason Derulo | "Talk Dirty" ft. 2 Chainz | Talk Dirty / Tattoos | 2014 | A&R[35] |
| Avery | "Love Me or Let Me Go" | Love Me or Let Me Go | 2010 | Co-Producer, co-Writer, Guitarist, Vocal Producer[12][36] |
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