Bryant was named one of Billboard's Hip-Hop and R&B Power Players in 2020 and 2021.
Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift & Stray Kids have combined for a 16-week consecutive reign.
The singer, who was previously signed to RCA Records, has a new single coming "very soon this summer."
The new imprint will focus on emerging artists and existing acts with Pulse ties.
“At Mercury, giving artists the time to develop and find their path is what matters most to us,” says label general manager Ben Adelson.
It's believed to be the first executive-level AI-specific role at any of the majors.
The accomplished A&R executive first joined the company in 2018 and will continue to oversee its A&R efforts across genres.
EJ Gaines will oversee the mainstream imprint specializing in positive R&B and hip-hop; first partner signed is Tillie Mann’s Encouragement Music.
After 15 years with the label, the Mexican superstar will now release music through her own Great Talent Records.
The singer parted ways with previous label Capitol Records in April.
