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Randy Sosin

Randy Sosin (born 1962) is an American filmmaker, music video producer, and executive. He is known for producing films and documentaries such as Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic, Interscope Presents: The Next Episode, Live!, and Under the Electric Sky. He is also known as the brainchild behind Eminem and 50 Cents' music videos.[1][2]

Randy Sosin
Born (1962-04-20) April 20, 1962 (age 62)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Occupation(s)Film producer
Music video producer
Years active1985–present

As an executive, he has served as an executive at Interscope Records and as a vice president at Insomniac and MTV.[2] [3]

Career edit

Sosin began his career in 1992 when he joined The End Productions as an executive producer to oversee their music video division.[4]

In 1995, Sosin started working at A&M Records as a senior director of music production, and by 1998 he had been moved to the position of vice president of music video production.[5][6]

In 2000, Sosin joined Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA), where he served as senior vice president of music video production until 2008.[7][8] Sosin managed visual material at IGA and commissioned music videos for artists such as Eminem and Marilyn Manson.[7][9] With the help of Interscope, Sosin produced the 2005 feature concert film, Sarah Silverman: Jesus is Magic, along with Heidi Herzon and Mark Williams.[10]

In 2003, Sosin co-created Interscope Presents: The Next Episode, a Showtime reality-show series about battle rap.[11]

In 2006, Sosin produced Rock Legends: Platinum Weird along with David Stewart and Jimmy Iovine.[12]

In 2007, Sosin executive produced the feature film, Live!, starring Eva Mendes and directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Bill Guttentag, which premiered at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival.[13][14]

From 2010 to 2012, Sosin held the position of senior vice president of talent development and programming at MTV.[15] For a brief period, he also served as the event director of Golden Road Brewery, a Los Angeles-based brewery.[16][17]

In 2012, Sosin joined Insomniac as senior vice president of visual content, and later became the senior vice president of film and video production.[18]

In 2019, Sosin founded creative content agency, Pro1ific.[19]

Filmography edit

Discography edit

Year Album Artist Role References
2013 Break the Pot Rich Boy Video Producer [25]
2008 LAX The Game Video [25]
2007 Shock Value Timbaland Video [25]
2007 Strength & Loyalty Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Video Producer [25]
2007 Souljaboytellem.com Soulja Boy Video Producer [25]
2006 Tormenta Tropical, Vol. 1 Daddy Yankee Video [25]
2006 Rotten Apple Lloyd Banks Video [25]
2006 Gomenasai T.A.T.u. Video Director [25]
2006 Eminem Presents: The Re-Up Eminem Video Producer [25]
2006 Doctor's Advocate The Game Video [25]
2006 Buck the World Young Buck Video [25]
2005 Thoughts of a Predicate Felon Tony Yayo Video [25]
2005 The Massacre 50 Cent Video [25]
2005 Barrio Fino en Directo Daddy Yankee Video [25]
2004 The Hunger for More Lloyd Banks Video [25]
2004 Tell Me What Rockers to Swallow Yeah Yeah Yeahs Executive Producer [25]
2004 Straight Outta Ca$hville Young Buck Video [25]
2004 D12 World D12 Video [25]
1991 The Future's Not What It Used to Be Rhythm Corps Percussion [25]
1989 Sacred Healing Chants of Tibet The Shartse Monks Producer [25]
1988 Common Ground Rhythm Corps Producer [25]

References edit

  1. ^ Cheney, Alexandra (February 22, 2011). "Justin Bieber's Haircut: How Influential Was His Look?". Wall Street Journal.
  2. ^ a b "Queenie Donaldson Steps From Behind The Scenes To Receive Her Crown". Michigan Chronicle. June 4, 2022.
  3. ^ Cina, Mark (February 22, 2011). "Justin Bieber's Haircut Was 'Calculated Move'". Hollywood Reporter.
  4. ^ Billboard 1994, The Year In Video (Vol. 107, No. 1 ed.). Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Jan 7, 1995. p. 33. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  5. ^ "Company Town : Grossman Named VP of Talent, Casting at Turner". Los Angeles Times. June 6, 1995.
  6. ^ Billboard- May 30,1998 (Vol. 110, No. 22 ed.). Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 30 May 1998. p. 90. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  7. ^ a b Cooper, Jim. "MOVERS". ProQuest 213644331.
  8. ^ Billboard Magazine (October 2000). 2000. p. 71.
  9. ^ "Without Proper Video Planning, You Wouldn't See Eminem Naked". MTV. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  10. ^ "Silverman will make you cringe while making you laugh". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  11. ^ "A&E / TV / Rap series goes the extra mile". Boston.com. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  12. ^ Terrace, Vincent (2013). Television Specials 5,336 Entertainment Programs, 1936–2012 (2nd ed.). p. 316. ISBN 9781476612409.
  13. ^ Siegel, Tatiana (15 June 2006). "Mosaic on indie path with 'Live!'". Hollywood Reporter. ProQuest 235363799.
  14. ^ "February 2007 | LIVE!".
  15. ^ "MTV hires Randy Sosin as senior VP". Variety. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  16. ^ "Golden Road Brewery founder on why the brand was sold and what's next". Los Angeles Times. January 20, 2016.
  17. ^ Eastsider, The. "Eastside Shopper & Diner Report". The Eastsider LA.
  18. ^ "EDMbiz 2016 Announces Schedule and Full Programming: Exclusive". Billboard. May 26, 2016.
  19. ^ "Pro1ific".
  20. ^ Heffernan, Virginia (November 14, 2003). "TV WEEKEND; Watch Out or You Might Get Rhymed in the Nose" – via NYTimes.com.
  21. ^ Paskin, Willa (June 27, 2005). "Roadside rides with 'Jesus'".
  22. ^ "Silverman will make you cringe while making you laugh". Los Angeles Times. November 11, 2005.
  23. ^ "Randy Sosin". TVGuide.com.
  24. ^ Harvey, Dennis (January 22, 2014). "Sundance Film Review: 'Under the Electric Sky'".
  25. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "Randy Sosin Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic.
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