Jason Peerless
Music Executive and Record Producer in New York
Jason Peerless is a multi-faceted A&R executive and music operations leader with over 15 years of experience across A&R, A&R Operations, A&R Research, and Music Distribution.
He recently joined UnitedMasters as Vice President, Artist & Label Operations.
Most recently, as Senior Director, A&R and Operations at Def Jam Recordings, Jason played a key role in A&R, A&R Operations, talent development, release execution, and distribution strategy for a frontline roster. With a rare ability to seamlessly bridge creative A&R vision with operational execution and data-driven insights, he ensured that artists not only created impactful music but also had the infrastructure to reach the widest audience possible.
While at Def Jam, Jason contributed to chart-topping albums and milestone releases, earning an A&R Operations credit on Justin Bieber's #1 album Justice and playing a role in projects such as Big Sean's Finally Famous (10th Anniversary Edition) and DMX's posthumous album Exodus. In 2019, he signed Kaleb Mitchell, whose song "Get It" was picked up as the New York Jets' home game anthem.
Beyond A&R, Jason has led cost-saving initiatives, operational efficiencies, and strategic partnerships, helping optimize music workflows while maintaining creative excellence.
Prior to Def Jam, Jason built his expertise at Universal Music Group, Sterling Sound, Primary Wave, SiriusXM, and Roc the Mic Studios.
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