Louil Silas, Jr (April 17, 1956 – January 7, 2001) was an American record executive who eventually started an MCA Records imprint, Silas Records.
He is mostly known for bringing Chanté Moore, Jesse Powell, and Keke Wyatt to national attention. He remixed "Poison" by Bell Biv Devoe. Silas used to be into promotions. Prior to Silas Records formation, Silas was very instrumental to the success of SOLAR Records and their artists, including Babyface, The Whispers, Shalamar, Dynasty, etc. He also helped with the rise of producers, Laney Stewart and Christopher Stewart (music producer).
He died on January 7, 2001 of kidney disease.