| Mathew Knowles | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 9, 1951 Gadsden, Alabama, United States |
| Occupations | CEO, executive-record producer |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Music World |
| Website | Mathew Knowles |
Mathew Knowles (born January 9, 1951) is an American music executive and manager from Gadsden, Alabama. He is the manager and father of pop-R&B singer Beyonce Knowles.
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Career
Manager and Producing
Mathew Knowles is an alumnus of Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. While studying at Fisk University he held membership in a number of student organizations, among them the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - "Marching" Eta Psi Chapter. After completing his B.A. in 1975, he worked for computing manufacturing company IBM. While his work was financially rewarding (he was earning a six-figure salary), he sought a greater challenge. He left his job at IBM to manage his eldest daughter's singing group, Girl's Tyme. Girl's Tyme was the precursor to the what later became Destiny's Child. Destiny's Child has since grown into an R&B powerhouse selling millions of albums and earning multiple awards. Knowles has worked as either a producer or an executive producer on many of group's solo and collective projects. In addition to his work in music, Knowles is also one of the executive producers of the 2009 blockbuster thriller Obsessed, which stars his eldest daughter Beyoncé.
CEO
In 2003, Knowles founded his own record label, Music World Entertainment. The record label is a division of the major label Columbia Records. The label produced many artist such as Beyoncé Knowles, Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland, and Solange Knowles, Sunshine Anderson, Trin-i-tee 5:7, The Pastor Rudy Experience, and Lil J. Xavier.
Mathew Knowles has also started or managed Music World Music. Music World Music is the label division of Music World Entertainment. This division consists of four imprints; Music World Kids, Compadre Records, Spirit Rising, and the digital label Hits Revealed. Music World’s artist roster includes artists signed to major label partners such as Columbia, Geffen Records and Interscope Records.
Personal life
Knowles has been married to stylist and House of Dereon owner Tina Knowles since 1980 together, they have two daughters, R&B singers Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, both of whom are managed by Mathew. Knowles and his family are members of St. John's Methodist Church in Houston, Texas.
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