"Nothing is off limits if it benefits the artist," he says.
Winkler signed Sabrina Carpenter to Island Records in 2020 and has played a crucial role in shaping her career since.
Under new leadership, the heritage label is showing that whether working with exciting new artists or vital veterans, its artists-first mission is paying dividends.
“The music Sabrina makes is perfectly reflective of who she is as a person, and all the quirks and character are what give her such a strong musical identity,” says Island A&R Jackie Winkler.
The airy pop hit reaches No. 1 on Pop Airplay after a 24-week climb — and years of her longtime manager Janelle Lopez Genzink being “laser-focused.”
Also this week: Island Records appoints a head of creative strategy, EMPIRE hires a CFO and more.
