Universal Music Group named Jermaine Dupri the
new president of urban music for Island Records today (February
7).

According to Billboard.com, the hip-hop mogul, who has produced hits for artists
such as Mariah Carey, Usher, Bow Wow and Da Brat,
is set to take over the position at Island, after vacating his post at Virgin
Records. Dupri recently stepped down from his position as president
of urban music at Virgin, apparently after the lackluster sales of Janet
Jackson‘s latest release 20 Y.O., which Dupri co-executive produced.

During his stint at Virgin, Dupri was responsible for signing Atlanta group
Dem Franchize Boys and also was involved with Big Boi’s
Purple Ribbon label.

Dupri will be reunited with Antonio "L.A" Reid,
who is chairman of the Island Def Jam Music Group, as well as friend Jay-Z,
president of Def Jam.