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'''Jordan Schur''' is co-chairman and CEO of the film production company [http://mimranschurpictures.com/ Mimran Schur Pictures]. He is also the former President of [[Geffen Records]] and the founder of [[Flip Records (1994)|Flip Records]] and [[Suretone Records]].<ref>[http://universalmusic.com/corporate/detail/334 "2006 JORDAN SCHUR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INTERSCOPE RECORDS LAUNCHES SURETONE RECORDS"], ''[[Universal Music Group]]'', California, 2006.</ref>
'''Jordan Schur''' is co-chairman and CEO of the film production company [http://mimranschurpictures.com/ Mimran Schur Pictures]. He is also the former President of [[Geffen Records]] and the founder of [[Flip Records (1994)|Flip Records]] and [[Suretone Records]].<ref>[http://universalmusic.com/corporate/detail/334 "2006 JORDAN SCHUR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INTERSCOPE RECORDS LAUNCHES SURETONE RECORDS"], ''[[Universal Music Group]]'', California, 2006.</ref>


==Career==
== Early Career ==
In 1999, the 35 year-old Schur took over as President of Geffen Records, at the time making him the youngest label head in the music industry, quickly relaunching the label to great success. In 2003, Schur became as well the President of MCA records, and shortly after as well oversaw the acquisition of DreamWorks Records, with both respected, established companies absorbed into the newly comprised Geffen Records label. Under Schur’s oversight during his tenure, the newly relaunched Geffen Label drove over $2B in revenue for the Universal Music Group. Geffen artists at that time included Beck, Blink-182, Enrique Iglesias, Snoop Dogg, Nirvana, Guns And Roses, Peter Gabriel, Mary J. Blige, Weezer, The Roots, Counting Crows, Nelly Furtado, among others.
Jordan Schur is a veteran of the music and entertainment industry. In 1994, Schur started [[Flip Records (1994)|Flip Records]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Flip Records|url=http://www.onamrecords.com/Flip_Records.html}}</ref> The label launched the careers of artists such as [[Limp Bizkit]] and [[Staind]]. Flip Records has sold over 60 million records to date.


In 1999, Schur became the youngest label head in the music industry by taking over as President of [[Geffen Records]]. He presided over the careers of artists such as [[The Cure]], [[Blink 182]], [[Snoop Dogg]], [[Weezer]], [[Ashlee Simpson]], [[Mary J. Blige]], [[Common (rapper)|Common]], [[Beck]] and many more. ''[[The Ashlee Simpson Show]]'' was one of Schur's most notable accomplishments in facilitating a more modern approach to music marketing. The MTV reality show resulted in a #1 single and #1 album for the artist, turning Ashlee Simpson into a household name and sparking her career. In 2003, Schur oversaw the acquisition of [[DreamWorks Records]] and [[MCA Records]] into the Geffen Records label. The company sold in excess of 2 billion in music sales worldwide and went on to become the market share leader in the industry.


==Career==
In 2006, Schur departed Geffen Records and established [[Suretone Records]], a joint venture with [[Interscope Records]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Gallo|first=Phil|title=Schur Rolls With Rock Label|url=https://variety.com/2006/music/news/schur-rolls-with-rock-label-1117939686/|publisher=Variety}}</ref> He also established SJS Management. Artists such as The Cure, [[Limp Bizkit]] and [[Shwayze]] joined the Suretone label. He launched the MTV reality series ''[[Buzzin' (TV series)|Buzzin']]'' that highlighted the rise of Suretone artist Shwayze.<ref>{{cite web|title=Buzzin'|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/buzzin/series.jhtml}}</ref> This landed the artist the #1 album slot on the iTunes album chart and #5 album slot on Billboard.
In 2006, Schur departed Geffen Records and established [[Suretone Records]], a joint venture with [[Interscope Records]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Gallo|first=Phil|title=Schur Rolls With Rock Label|url=https://variety.com/2006/music/news/schur-rolls-with-rock-label-1117939686/|publisher=Variety}}</ref> He also established SJS Management. Artists such as The Cure, [[Limp Bizkit]] and [[Shwayze]] joined the Suretone label. He launched the MTV reality series ''[[Buzzin' (TV series)|Buzzin']]'' that highlighted the rise of Suretone artist Shwayze.<ref>{{cite web|title=Buzzin'|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/buzzin/series.jhtml}}</ref> This landed the artist the #1 album slot on the iTunes album chart and #5 album slot on Billboard.



Revision as of 15:36, 10 January 2021

Jordan Schur
Jordan Schur in 2019
Born
New York, NY
Alma materBoston College
Occupations
Years active1986–present
LabelFlip Records Geffen Records Suretone Records MimranSchur Pictures
Children3

Jordan Schur is co-chairman and CEO of the film production company Mimran Schur Pictures. He is also the former President of Geffen Records and the founder of Flip Records and Suretone Records.[1]

Early Career

In 1999, the 35 year-old Schur took over as President of Geffen Records, at the time making him the youngest label head in the music industry, quickly relaunching the label to great success. In 2003, Schur became as well the President of MCA records, and shortly after as well oversaw the acquisition of DreamWorks Records, with both respected, established companies absorbed into the newly comprised Geffen Records label. Under Schur’s oversight during his tenure, the newly relaunched Geffen Label drove over $2B in revenue for the Universal Music Group. Geffen artists at that time included Beck, Blink-182, Enrique Iglesias, Snoop Dogg, Nirvana, Guns And Roses, Peter Gabriel, Mary J. Blige, Weezer, The Roots, Counting Crows, Nelly Furtado, among others.


Career

In 2006, Schur departed Geffen Records and established Suretone Records, a joint venture with Interscope Records.[2] He also established SJS Management. Artists such as The Cure, Limp Bizkit and Shwayze joined the Suretone label. He launched the MTV reality series Buzzin' that highlighted the rise of Suretone artist Shwayze.[3] This landed the artist the #1 album slot on the iTunes album chart and #5 album slot on Billboard.

In 2009, Schur and longtime friend David Mimran partnered to form the film production company Mimran Schur Pictures. Their first film was Stone, a psychological drama starring Robert De Niro and Edward Norton, followed by Henry's Crime, a deadpan caper film starring Keanu Reeves, Vera Farmiga and James Caan. Both films premiered at Toronto.[4] In 2011, Mimran Schur Pictures partnered with Lionsgate to release the action drama Warrior starring Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton and Nick Nolte. Notably, Nick Nolte went on to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in Warrior. Other Mimran Schur Pictures projects include Pawn Shop Chronicles, starring Paul Walker, Matt Dillon, Brendan Fraser and Elijah Wood, and Five Against a Bullet, starring Jackie Chan and co-financed with Sony Pictures. In 2017 Mimran Schur Picture invested over $10 million in co-financing the box office flops Holmes and Watson and Bloodshot. [5]

In 2013, Schur partnered with music manager powerhouse, Carl Stubner, to form Suretone Entertainment, a multifaceted company composed of Suretone Records and Suretone Pictures. Suretone's artists roster includes names such as Fleetwood Mac, ZZ Top, India.Arie, Puddle of Mudd and Filter.[6]

Among his other ventures, Jordan Schur is a majority partner in Jordan Realty with real estate holdings in Manhattan. He is a principal partner in a New York-based document retention company, Cityside Archives, with his father, Joel Schur.

He produced the film The Kid for Lionsgate Films.[7]


Filmography

Year Title Credit Format
2020 Five Against a Bullet Producer Film
2020 Creepers Producer Film
2020 One Nation Under God Producer Film
2019 The Kid Producer Film
2019 Mind Over Matter Executive Producer Documentary
2008 More Than a Game Executive Producer Film
2018 Holmes & Watson Executive Producer Film
2018 Boarding School Executive Producer Film
2013 Pawn Shop Chronicles Producer Film
2013 Rapture-Palooza Executive Producer Film
2011 Warrior Executive Producer Film
2010 Henry's Crime Producer Film
2010 Stone Producer Film

Television

Year Title Credit Format
2008 The Cure: 4Play in Charlotte Executive Producer TV Movie
2008 Buzzin' Executive Producer TV Series
2005 Lifehouse: Live In Portland! Executive Producer TV Special

Discography

Year Artist Album Title Label(s) Format
2017 Ded Mis-An-Thrope Suretone CD Album
2009 Sorority Row (MOVIE) Get U Home (Paul Oakenfold Remix)Various E1 Entertainment, Summit Entertainment CD Album Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
2009 Drop Dead, Gorgeous The Hot N' Heavy Suretone, Fontana International CD Album
2008 From First To Last Worlds Away / Two As One Suretone, Interscope Records 7", Single, CD, Promo
2008 Shwayze  Shwayze  Suretone CD Album
2008 From First To Last From First To Last Suretone, Interscope Records CD Album
2009 Drop Dead, Gorgeous The Hot N' Heavy Suretone, Fontana International CD Album
2006 Angels & Airwaves The Adventure Suretone, Geffeb Records CD Album
2005 Ashley Simpson L.O.V.E. Geffen Records CD Album

References

  1. ^ "2006 JORDAN SCHUR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INTERSCOPE RECORDS LAUNCHES SURETONE RECORDS", Universal Music Group, California, 2006.
  2. ^ Gallo, Phil. "Schur Rolls With Rock Label". Variety.
  3. ^ "Buzzin'".
  4. ^ Gardener, Eriq. "How to beat the indie financing system", The Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles, 23 September 2010. Retrieved on 23 September 2010.
  5. ^ "Deadline'".
  6. ^ "Suretone".
  7. ^ "Now Casting: Lionsgate's 'The Kid' has a Handful of Background Roles to Choose From + More". Backstage. 2017-10-02. Retrieved 2018-06-25.