Mike Baril on Clubhouse

Bio

With over 25 years of experience in developing, producing, and launching highly efficacious corporate marketing campaigns, Mike Baril is one of the music industry's successful seasoned entertainment marketing and promotions strategists. He has an extensive track record that’s amplified the visibility for some of the largest global brands Epic, Uptown, Universal, Warner Brothers, J Records, RCA, and Columbia Records.

Mike’s humble beginnings in entertainment started at Epic Records, quickly rising from an intern to the co-architect of the label's first rap division, where he was responsible for retail, lifestyle promotions, national mix show radio and A&R.

Mike’s work ethic and passion for music would accelerated his career path to collaborate with some of the music industry’s most prolific leaders, and closely implement marketing and promotion strategies for iconic artists; Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Baby Face, Sade, Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, Jamie Foxx, Jazmine Sullivan, American Idol winners Ruben Studdard & Fantasia; Mario, Jenifer Hudson, Beyonce, Yo Gotti, Lil Nas X, Lil T Jay, Polo G, John Legend, Tyler The Creator, Adele and a host of other legendary artists. As a valuable constituent of these major music companies, Mike continuously executes innovative and effective promotional campaigns for premier talent, which as a result has contributed to the sales of over 100,000 million records worldwide over his career.

In addition, to Mike’s success in the music industry, he has a passion for examining, documenting, and filming African Americans in the areas of Radio and Hip-Hop history that has led him to content creation and licensing deals with prestigious brands such as We TV, The AMC Network, NBA, NFL, and EA Sports NBA 2K.

A dedicated father, mentor, and community advocate, Mike delegates his time and resources to the following charitable and civic organizations; Judicial Council of the National Bar Association, The Make the Grade Foundation, The Queens Library Hip Hop Initiative, Man Up Inc., and The Naomi Mackey Make the Sacrifice Foundation.