Baller Behind The Scenes: Joie Manda (@Joeyie)

Some of the biggest Ballers stay out of the limelight. It’s not always about the glitz and glam, that’s why Baller Alert is introducing you to Ballers Behind The Scenes: a collection of individuals making huge moves behind the scenes that sometimes get over looked by the people they help get to the top.

Next Up: Joie “Joey IE” Manda

Occupation: President of Def Jam Recordings

Age: 38

Biography: Manda took over Def Jam in March 2012, becoming the first exec to a assume the position that Jay Z left in 2007. He previously worked at Warner Bros, playing an instrumental role in signing Common and Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group the the label.

Twitter: @Joeyie