Lanre Gaba has extensive experience in the music industry, currently serving as General Manager and Senior Vice-President of Urban A&R at Atlantic Records since February 2002. Prior roles at Atlantic Records include Head of Urban A&R Operations and various positions in A&R Administration, ranging from Manager to Vice-President. Gaba's career began at Ruffhouse Music Publishing as a Coordinator from May 1998 to February 1999, followed by a similar role at EMI Music Publishing from March 1999 to February 2002. Gaba holds a degree from Syracuse University, attended from 1995 to 1999.