Rebel With a Cause

'Essential reading' RECORD COLLECTOR'Darcus Beese is a formidable cat' CHUCK D'An inspiration' ANNIE LENNOXThe must-read memoir from Darcus Beese - the first black president of Island Records and one of the greatest A&Rs of his generation.

Darcus Beese OBE spent thirty years working at Island Records where he became the first black president of a major label when he was made head of Island Records UK.
He is regarded as one of the best A&Rs of his generation, signing and nurturing the likes of Amy Winehouse, Florence and the Machine, Mumford and Sons, Taio Cruz and Jessie J.
Darcus is now president of Darco Artist Partnerships. He lives in London with his family.