Monte Lipman

Monte Lipman is an American record executive and film producer. He founded the record label Republic Records in 1995, for which he is chief executive officer. He has worked with artists including James Blake, Drake, Florence + the Machine, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Amy Winehouse, Post Malone, The Weeknd, BENEE, Pearl Jam, Jack Johnson, and John Mellencamp.

Early life and education

Lipman grew up partially in Montclair, New Jersey and graduated from Montclair High School.[2][3] He is of Jewish heritage.[4]

Career

1986–2000: Career beginnings and first Republic Records run

After college, Lipman worked at a variety of record labels over the course of 9 years.[8][9][10] In 1995,[11] Lipman co-founded Republic Records with his younger brother, Avery. The first act they signed was Bloodhound Gang. KROQ in Los Angeles picked up the band's record, "Fire Water Burn".[2] Their next client was Chumbawamba. After listening to a demo of the band's album, Tubthumper, the Lipman brothers immediately offered to sign them to a deal on their imprint, a co-venture with Universal Records. The band's album went on to sell over 10 million copies worldwide.[7][12] This began the Lipmans' long-term relationship with Universal Music in which they have held positions at the organization in one form or another since then.[13] Other major acts signed in Republic's early years included 3 Doors Down and Godsmack (among others).[9][11][14][15]

2000–2012: President of Universal Records and Universal Republic

In January 2000, Lipman was named the President of Universal Records, and Republic Records was folded into that company.[9][16] Early in his tenure, Lipman oversaw Universal Records' first Billboard 200 number one album with Nelly's Country Grammar.[17] In his first six years there, Lipman oversaw acts like Jack Johnson,[18] Lil Wayne,[14] Hinder, and Damien Marley along with Republic holdovers, 3 Doors Down and Godsmack (among others).[19]

2012–present: Return to Republic name

In 2012, Universal return the company to its original name, Republic Records. Lipman helped produce the soundtrack for the film, The Hunger Games.[27] By 2013, Lipman had added artists like Gotye, PSY, and The Weeknd to the Republic fold. In February 2013, Lipman signed another new contract to remain with Republic Records and was also given the new title of chairman and CEO of the company.[28][29][30]

In 2014, releases from Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift along with a variety of soundtracks led Republic to become Nielsen's number 1 label in market share.[31] In 2015, Lipman led Republic Records to topping Billboard lists for Top Label and Top Hot 100

alma mater	University at Albany
occupation	Record executive · film producer
years active	1986–present
employer	Universal Music Group
title	Founder and CEO of Republic Records
relatives	Avery Lipman (brother)
spouse	Dr. Angelina Lipman‡R1R‡