BALLER BEHIND THE SCENE… JERRY “JUKE” VINES

Jerry “Juke” Vines is not a novice when it comes to Artist Management or the music game. Juke has been in the entertainment industry for over 15 years. He has climbed the ladder to Artist Manager for the 3-time double platinum R&B artist Ginuwine. Ginuwine went on to sell 12 million records world wide in his career under the Management of Jerry “Juke” Vines. Juke’s latest accomplishment is his role of Owner and CEO of 1228 Management!

This Washington, D.C. native started his career in 1992 at Biv 10 records as co-manager for the super producer Rico Anderson who produced for Boys II Men, ABC, and the entire East-Coast family. Not only did Biv 10 records guide the careers of these artists, they also promoted multiple world tours with them the Jerry worked on and help spearhead.

After three years with Biv 10 Records, Juke respectfully departed and started his production company Big Dog Records.

While at Big Dog Records he discovered, developed, and executive produced platinum artist Tank. His credits over this time period include songs with Aaliyah, Dave Hollister, Brian McKnight, Jon B, Fantasia Barrino, Charlie Wilson, Monica, Jamie Foxx, and Toni Braxton, Chris Brown, and Omarion. As he went on to win numerous ASCAP writer of the year awards.

Big Dog Records was a co-venture with Blackground / Atlantic Records where Juke produced songs for various artists such as Puffy, Tyrese, Will Smith, Ginuwine, Dru Hill, Heather Headley, and Rome. He also co-managed R&B multi platinum group Dru Hill and a host of others.

Juke later formed 1228 Management where he acquired the sexy, edgy, and talented R& B vocalist Ginuwine. Jukes credits include: Executive Producer on Ginuwine’s “The Life” album, which sold 2 million copies; and Executive Producer and A&R on Ginuwine’s “The Senior” album, which sold 1.5 million copies worldwide. He also produced “In Those Jeans” which went #1 on Billboard. After successfully managing Ginuwine’s career, Juke has continued to expand 1228 Management. He is currently managing Raheem Devaughn.

Juke has been doing it for a long time. He also is into a lot of other ventures other than music. He is so behind the scenes you can’t find this nigga no where on the web but he does have that $$$$$

You can follow him on twitter ….