Steve Carless
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Carless in 2023 | |
| Born | January 31, 1983 Roselle, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Other names | "Steve-O" |
| Education | Kean University |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
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| Website | defiantxrecords |
Steven Pierre Carless (born January 31, 1983), also known as "Steve-O", is an American record executive, talent manager, tech advisor, philanthropist and entrepreneur. He is best known for working with Beyonce, Polo G and Nipsey Hussle. In 2020, the duo received two Grammy Awards for the songs "Racks in the Middle" featuring Roddy Ricch and "Higher" with DJ Khaled.
He was previously an A&R executive and Executive Vice President for Republic Records, Senior Vice President of A&R and Artist Relations for Universal Music Group, Vice President of A&R for Def Jam Recordings, co-founder of Marathon Agency, and the founder of the Steven Carless Company. Carless was recognized in Billboard magazine's 40 Under 40 for 2020, as well as its Hip Hop Players Power List that same year, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
In December 2021, Carless was appointed President of A&R at Warner Records. Also credited as Head of A&R, Associated Labels and Black Music.
In 2023 Carless founded and launched Defiant Records in partnership with Warner Records