In a career spanning over 20 years, encompassing both the radio broadcasting and the music industry, Mr. Linton’s career started as an on air talent, moving up the ranks to Program Director and later General Manager. He also established his leadership skills in the music industry holding positions as regional director at Warner Bros. Records, eventually to National Director. He has held Vice President and Senior Vice President positions at Arista Records and Capitol Records respectively.
As Vice President Promotions, he catapulted the careers of many artists including Salt N Pepa, resulting in the first multi-platinum album by a female rap group. During his career he has contributed to over 90 million albums sold for such artists as Whitney Houston, P-Diddy and the late Notorious BIG, Prince, Toni Braxton, Outkast, and Usher, among others.
Mr. Linton received his M.A. in Media Marketing from North Carolina Central University, Durham N.C. and his B.A. at Shaw University, Raleigh, N.C. Prior to his career in the music industry, Mr. Linton created the Communications Dept. at Elizabeth City State University, including its 40,000 watt FM station WRVS-FM. Today he provides consulting to both independent and major labels and artists through his company Not Nil Entertainment. He also serves as EVP Urban at CO5 Music, LLC.