Aton Ben-Horin

Aton Ben-Horin

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
Labels Warner Music Group
Website Twitter.com/Aton

Aton Ben-Horin (born October 11, 1979) is an American music executive and record producer. As of January 16, 2013, Aton serves as Global Director of A&R for all of Warner Music Group's labels, including Atlantic Records and Warner Bros. Records.[1][2][3][4] Ben-Horin is also the Owner of Plush Recording Studios, the CEO of Plush Management LLC, and a founding partner/producer for The Agency (production team).

Aton 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[5][6][7] Aton 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,[8] 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.[9] 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 and secured her a major record deal with Universal Motown.[10][11] His multi-faceted path through live performance and management 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).

Since joining Warner Music Group, Aton has delivered hit singles for Jason Derulo, Flo Rida, David Guetta, and more. Some of his most recent successes include Jason Derulo's "Talk Dirty",[12] which was certified multi-platinum in many territories [13][14]—, "Wiggle", and "Bad" by David Guetta (featuring Showtek and Vassy), which spent weeks at #1 on Beatport, and charted top10 in various territories internationally.[15][16][17]

Partial Discography

Artist Title Album Year Credit
Cameron Dallas "She Bad" She Bad 2015 Co-Writer
Flo Rida "GDFR (feat Sage the Gemini)", "My House" , "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
Daniel Skye "Maybe" Maybe 2014 Executive Producer
Jake Miller "First Flight Home" First Flight Home 2014 Co-Writer, A&R
Alex Newell "Nobody To Love" Nobody To Love 2014 A&R
Jason Derulo "Wiggle" ft. Snoop Dogg Talk Dirty 2014 A&R[18]
Jason Derulo "Talk Dirty" ft. 2 Chainz Talk Dirty / Tattoos 2014 A&R[12]
Jason Derulo "Bubblegum" ft. Tyga Talk Dirty 2014 A&R
Jason Derulo "Kama Sutra" ft. Kid Ink Talk Dirty 2014 A&R
David Guetta & Showtek "Bad" ft. Vassy Bad 2014 A&R
Brandyn Burnette "Thanks For Nothing" Thanks For Nothing 2014 A&R
Jason Derulo "Tattoos" Tattoos 2013 Co-Vocal Producer
Jason Derulo "Side Effect" Tattoos 2013 A&R
Flo Rida "How I Feel" The Perfect 10 2013 A&R
Flo Rida "Rear View" ft. August Alsina The Perfect 10 2013 A&R
Meek Mill ft. John Legend, Rick Ross, Nas "Maybach Curtains" Dreams and Nightmares 2012 Co-Producer
Avery "Good Times" Good Times 2012 Co-Producer, co-Writer, Guitarist, Vocal Producer
Avery "Go Screw Yourself (GSY)" Go Screw Yourself 2011 Executive Producer
Ciara "Heavy Rotation" Basic Instinct 2010 Co-Producer
Avery "Love Me or Let Me Go" Love Me or Let Me Go 2010 Co-Producer, co-Writer, Guitarist, Vocal Producer[11][19]
Alexandra Amor "Radio" Radio 2010 Co-Producer
Alexandra Amor "Superstar" Superstar 2010 Co-Producer, co-Writer, Guitarist, Vocal Producer[20][21]
Shiri Maimon "Hard To Forget" Standing on My Own 2008 Co-Writer
Shiri Maimon "Now That You're Gone" E MTV Awards 2008 Co-Writer
Shiri Maimon "Veratziti Shetedi" (I Wanted You To Know) Rega Lifney She... 2007 Co-Writer, composer
Shiri Maimon "Mamshicha Mikan" (Moving On) Rega Lifney She... 2007 Co-Writer, composer
Cupid "Say Yes" Time for a Change 2006 Co-Producer
Atomic Tangerine "Closed Mind", "Gravity", "The Chase", "Bitch For Society", "Free", "Wanna", "I Exist", "Prism", "Yesterday's News", "Ounce of Faith", " Dynamic", "You're the Way", "Found", "Stuck in Traffic" Creatures of Habit 2005 Co-Writer, co-Producer, Vocal Producer, Guitarist, Harmony Vocalist
Vic Latino "Sunglasses at Night" (DJ 8on Breaks Mix) 80's Now! (Tommy Boy) 2002 Producer, Remixer
Atomic Tangerine "On You", "Wiseman", "Forever and a Day", "Hate Is Forever", "Simon Says" Atomic Tangerine (EP) 1998 Co-Composer, co-Writer

References

  1. ↑ "Warner Music Group Expands Global A&R Team". A&R WorldWide. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
  2. ↑ Steven, James. "Warner Music Group Expands Global A&R Team". Warner Music Group. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
  3. ↑ Lindstorm, Al. "Warner Music Expands A&R Team". AudioKorner. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Warner makes two new worldwide A&R appointments". Complete Music Update. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
  5. ↑ Wiggins, Keavin. "Florida Rock with R50 and Atomic Tangerine". RockNWorld.com. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Orange Anime • View topic – BANG MUSIC FESTIVAL". OrangeAnime.com. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
  7. ↑ Carrino, Larry. "Fruits of Labor – Orlando rockers Atomic Tangerine work – and win – against the odds". New TImes, Broward Palm Beach. Retrieved January 27, 2005.
  8. ↑ Slomowitz, Ron. "Ultra Music Festival – WMC Opening Event and Lineup". About.com. Retrieved 2004.
  9. ↑ McFadden, Nicole. "Orlando's Premier Boutique Recording Studio Announces Industry Night in Winter Springs, FL". PRLOG. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
  10. ↑ Brown, Chelsea. "Ahwatukee Teen Signs Major Record Deal". Ahwatukee Foothill News. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Ryan Seacrest- http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2011/11/10/youtube-spotlight-avery-offers-blueprint-for-youtube-artists-rise-to-mainstream/
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 All Music – http://www.allmusic.com/album/talk-dirty-mw0002639652/credits
  13. ↑ RIAA- http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?content_selector=gold-platinum-searchable-database
  14. ↑ Billboard "Talk Dirty" dominates- http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6052297/chart-highlights-jason-derulo-dominates-pop-songs-with-talk
  15. ↑ Snep.Musique- http://www.snepmusique.com/tops-semaine/top-singles/?ye=2014&we=16
  16. ↑ ARIA Charts- http://www.ariacharts.com.au/chart/dance-singles
  17. ↑ UK Dance Charts – http://www.officialcharts.com/archive-chart/_/18/2014-04-19/
  18. ↑ All Music- http://www.allmusic.com/album/talk-dirty-mw0002639652/credits
  19. ↑ Sweet Lyrics- http://www.sweetslyrics.com/news-1687-Avery%20-%20Love%20me%20or%20Let%20me%20Go%20(Fresh%20Video).html
  20. ↑ ThinkTank – http://www.thinktankmktg.com/news/1446-introducing-alexandra-amor-debut-single-superstar-lights-up-pop-scene
  21. ↑ HitLab- https://www.hitlab.com/83362/interviews/blog/45768?l=ch