Aton Ben-Horin

Aton Ben-Horin
Aton Ben-Horin headshot in NYC skyline. Taken March 31, 2013
Aton Ben-Horin headshot in NYC skyline. Taken March 31, 2013
Background information
Born (1979-10-11) October 11, 1979 (age 45)
Miami, FL
OriginLos Angeles
Occupation(s)Record executive, producer, songwriter, music manager, A&R
LabelsWarner Music Group
WebsiteX.com/Aton

Aton Ben-Horin (born October 11, 1979) is an American record executive, record producer and music manager. As of June 10, 2016, he serves as Global Vice President of A&R for all of Warner Music Group's labels, including Atlantic Records and Warner Bros. Records.[1][2][3][4][5] Ben-Horin is also the owner of Plush Recording Studios.[6]

Ben-Horin initially began his career as a musician and songwriter in a touring rock band, Atomic Tangerine, sharing the stage with acts such as Simple Plan and Jimmy Eat World.[7][8][9] he then ventured into the dance music scene and began DJing and producing dance music, under the name DJ 8on. He headlined the BreakBeat stage at Ultra Music Festival,[10] radio mix shows, and local music venues. In August 2007, Aton opened Plush Recording Studios, which has developed into one of the premier Florida recording studios, with clients such as Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida, Justin Bieber, and Chris Brown, to name a few.[11] Through his production and songwriting team, The Agency, Aton has produced and licensed a catalog of songs with the likes of John Legend, Rick Ross, Ciara, and many more. Through Plush Management LLC, he signed YouTube sensation Avery in 2010 and secured her a major record deal with Universal Motown.[12][13] His multi-faceted path soon led him to A&R. In 2012, Aton began doing A&R at Warner Music Group, under Mike Caren (worldwide president of A&R, Warner Music Group).[14][15][16][17]

Since joining Warner Music Group, Aton has delivered hit singles for Cardi B, David Guetta, Jason Derulo, Flo Rida, and more. Some of his most recent successes include Cardi B's "Ring" (feat. Kehlani), Flo Rida's "My House" and "G.D.F.R." Jason Derulo's "Talk Dirty" and "Wiggle," David Guetta's "Hey Mama" (featuring Nicki Minaj and Bebe Rexha) and "Bad" (featuring Showtek and Vassy).[18] Aton is also responsible for signing various acts at Warner, including Alec Benjamin, Bhad Bhabie, Goody Grace, Jax,[19] Justin Quiles, Tokischa,[20] and others. His current management roster includes JVKE, Coi Leray,[21] Johnny Goldstein,[22] The Monarch, and Jakke Erixson.[23][24]

Discography

Partial Discography

Artist Title Album Year Credit
Forrest Frank, JVKE "Never Get Used to This" Child of God 2024 Manager[23]
Karol G, Tiësto "Contigo" Contigo 2024 A&R[25][26]
Surfaces, JVKE "Don't Let Me Down" Don't Let Me Down 2024 Manager[23]
JVKE, Pink Sweat$ "Lavender (feat. Pink Sweat$" Lavender 2024 Manager[23]
Sam Feldt, Anitta, JVKE "Mi Amor" Mi Amor 2024 Manager[23]
Alec Benjamin "I Sent My Therapist To Therapy," "Different Kind Of Beautiful," "Pick Me," "Ways To Go (feat. Khalid)," "12 Notes," "Sacrifice Tomorrow," "The Arsonist," "Lead Me To Water," "By Now," "King Size Bed," "Love The Ones Who Leave," "In A Little" 12 Notes 2024 A&R[23]
JVKE "This is Slow Dancing Feels Like" This is What Slow Dancing Feels Like 2024 Manager[23]
JVKE "Clouds" Clouds 2024 Manager[23]
JVKE "This is What Winter Feels Like" This is Winter Feels Like 2024 Manager[23]
Alan Walker, YUQI, JVKE "Fire!" Fire! 2023 Manager[23]
Jimin of BTS, Kodak Black, NLE Choppa, JVKE, Muni Long "Angel Pt. 1 (feat.Jimin of BTS, JVKE, & Muni Long" Fast & Furious: TheFastSaga (Soundtrack) 2023 Manager[23]
JVKE "This is What Space Feels Like" This is What Space Feels Like 2023 Manager[23]
JVKE "This is What Autumn Feels Like" This is What Autumn Feels Like 2023 Manager[23]
Coi Leray "Players," "Bops," "Make My Day (with David Guetta),"Get Loud," "Bitch Girl," "My Body," "Phuck It," "Spend It (with Saucy Santana)," "On My Way," "Run It Up," "Man's World (with James Brown)," "Don't Chat Me Up (with Giggs)," "No Angels (with Lola Brooke)" COI 2023 Executive Producer[27][28]
Jax "Cinderella Snapped" Cinderella Snapped 2023 A&R[6]
JVKE "Golden Hour" This is What__Feels Like 2022 Manager[24][29]
Jax "Victoria's Secret" Victoria's Secret 2022 A&R [24][6]
Lauren Spencer Smith "Fingers Crossed" Mirror 2022 Manager [24]
JVKE "This Is What Falling In Love Feels Like" This is What__Feels Like 2022 Manager[24][29]
Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, David Guetta "Don't You Worry" Don't You Worry 2022 Manager[30]
Tiesto, Karol G "Don't Be Shy" Drive 2021 A&R [19]
Jax "Like My Father" Like My Father 2021 A&R [6]
Justin Quiles, Chimbala, Zion & Lennox "Loco" La Última Promesa 2021 A&R[6]
Jax "90's Kids" 90's Kids 2021 A&R[6]
Jax "Ring Pop" Ring Pop 2021 A&R[6][24]
KILLBOY "U+ME" U+ME 2021 A&R[31]
Jason Derulo "Take You Dancing" Take You Dancing 2020 A&R [19]
JVKE "Upside Down" Upside Down 2020 Manager[24][29]
Ava Max "Kings & Queens" Kings & Queens 2020 A&R [19]
Alec Benjamin "Match In The Rain", "Oh My God", "Mind is a Prison", "Jesus in LA" These Two Windows 2020 A&R[23]
Goody Grace, Blink 182 "Scumbag" (feat. Blink-182) Scumbag (feat. Blink-182) 2019 A&R[23]
Bhad Bhabie, Megan Thee Stallion "Bestie" (feat. Megan Thee Stallion) Bestie 2019 A&R[32]
Bhad Bhabie, Kodak Black "Bestie" (feat. Kodak Black) Bestie 2019 A&R[32]
Bhad Bhabie, Tory Lanez "BabyFace Savage" (feat. Tory Lanez) BabyFace Savage 2019 A&R[32]
Justin Quiles "DJ No Pare" (feat. Zion, Natti Natasha, Farruko, Dalex, Lenny Tavarez) DJ No Pare 2019 A&R[6]
Alec Benjamin "If We Have Each Other" If We Have Each Other 2018 A&R[23]
Bhad Bhabie, Lil Baby "Geek'd" (feat. Lil Baby) 15 2019 A&R[32]
Alex Hepburn "Take Me Home To Mama" Things I've Seen 2019 Co-Writer, A&R[31]
Bhad Bhabie, Ty Dolla $ign "Trust Me" (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) Trust Me 2018 A&R[32]
Alec Benjamin "Let Me Down Slowly" Narrated For You 2018 A&R[23]
Alec Benjamin "Water Fountain" Narrated For You 2018 A&R[23]
Flo Rida "Dancer" Dancer 2018 A&R[32]
Goody Grace "Two Shots" (feat. Gnash) Infinite 2018 A&R[23]
Bhad Bhabie "Gucci Flip Flops" (feat. Lil Yachty) Gucci Flip Flops 2018 A&R[32]
Cardi B "Ring" (feat. Kehlani) Invasion of Privacy 2018 A&R[19]
David Guetta "Battle" (feat. Faouzia) 7 2018 A&R[33]
Flo Rida, Maluma "Hola" (feat. Maluma) Hola 2017 A&R[32]
Bhad Bhabie "Mama Don't Worry" (Still Ain't Dirty) Mama Don't Worry 2017 A&R[32]
Bhad Bhabie "I Got It", "Wachu Know", "Hi Bich", "These Heaux" singles 2017 A&R[32]
Jason Derulo "Want to Want Me" , "Cheyenne" , "Get Ugly" , "Pull Up" , "Love Like That" (feat. K. Michelle), ""Painkiller" (feat. Meghan Trainor), "Broke" (feat. Stevie Wonder and Pusha T), "Try Me" (feat. Jennifer Lopez and Matoma), "Love Me Down" , "Trade Hearts" (feat. Julia Michaels), "X2CU" Everything is 4 2015 A&R, Vocal Production[33]
Flo Rida "I Don't Like It I Love It (feat. Robin Thicke)" , "That's What I Like (feat. Fitz)", "Here It Is (feat. Chris Brown)" , "Once In A Lifetime" , "Wobble" My House 2015 A&R, Vocal Production[33]
Wiz Khalifa "See You Again" (feat. Charlie Puth) Fast & Furious 7 Soundtrack 2015 Background vocals[34]
Flo Rida & 99 Percent "Cake" Cake 2017 A&R[32]
Flo Rida "My House" My House 2015 A&R[19]
Flo Rida, Sage the Gemini "G.D.F.R" (feat. Sage the Gemini) My House 2015 A&R, Vocal Production[19]
Jason Derulo "Wiggle" ft. Snoop Dogg Talk Dirty 2014 A&R[19][33]
Jason Derulo "Talk Dirty" ft. 2 Chainz Talk Dirty / Tattoos 2014 A&R[19][33]
Jason Derulo "Bubblegum" ft. Tyga Talk Dirty 2014 A&R[19][33]
Jason Derulo "Kama Sutra" ft. Kid Ink Talk Dirty 2014 A&R[19][33]
David Guetta "Hey Mama" (featuring Nicki Minaj and Afrojack) Listen 2014 A&R[19]
Jake Miller "Party In The Penthouse" Dazed and Confused EP 2014 A&R[33]
Jake Miller "First Flight Home" First Flight Home 2014 Co-Writer, A&R
David Guetta & Showtek "Bad" ft. Vassy Bad 2014 A&R[19]
Jason Derulo "Talk Dirty" ft. 2 Chainz Talk Dirty / Tattoos 2014 A&R[35]
Avery "Love Me or Let Me Go" Love Me or Let Me Go 2010 Co-Producer, co-Writer, Guitarist, Vocal Producer[13][36]

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