Mathew Knowles

Mathew Knowles
Born (1951-01-09) January 9, 1951
Gadsden, Alabama, U.S.
Education Fisk University (BA), (BS)
Occupation
  • College Professor
  • Author
  • Businessman
  • Record Label Owner
  • Music Manager
  • Record Producer
Spouse(s)
Tina Knowles
(m. 1980; div. 2011)

Gena C. Avery
(m. 2013)
Children Beyoncé
Solange Knowles
Koi Knowles
Musical career
Origin Gadsden, Alabama
Years active 1975–present
Labels Music World
Associated acts


Mathew Knowles (born January 9, 1952)[1] is a record label owner, talent manager, and businessman.[2] He is best known for being the manager of Destiny's Child. He also managed his daughters Beyoncé and Solange Knowles. He is the ex-husband of Tina Knowles, and father-in-law of Jay-Z.

Career

Knowles began his business career in sales of office and medical equipment. He moved to Houston in 1976 and worked for the Xerox Corporation for 10 years, primarily in the medical-systems sales division. Knowles afterward worked selling a CT/MRI diagnostic imaging equipment to hospitals and health facilities. He also worked in neurosurgical sales. In 1992, Knowles left this career to devote himself to his music company, Music World Entertainment, which he founded that year.[3]

Knowles established several recording imprints under Music World Entertainment, including Music World Gospel, Music World Kids, and Music World Country/Compadre. Knowles also established joint ventures with Sony Music, Interscope/Geffen/A&M, Fontana/Universal, Integrity Africa, Fontana International, and Sony Brazil.

In 2002 Knowles founded Spirit Rising Music, which became Music World Gospel. Its artists include Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Brian Courtney Wilson, Micah Stampley, Juanita Bynum, Le'Andria Johnson, Amber Bullock, Andrea Helms, Trinitee 5:7, and Elder Goldwire. In 2016, through Music World Music, Knowles acquired the country music catalog Compadre, which includes Johnny Cash, Billy Joe Shaver, James McMurty, Trent Willmon, and Kate Campbell. Knowles also launched the family-oriented music imprint, Music World Kids. The label has released youth projects that include Baby Jamz, Krazy Kuzins, Kid's Rap Radio, and the Music World Kids CD 5-pack. The venture also has released music from Nickelodeon's popular cartoon series, Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!.

Knowles became manager of the vocal group Destiny's Child, working as either a producer or an executive producer on many of the group's projects. Under Music World Artist Management, Destiny's Child became a top-selling group, winning several awards include the Grammy Award, the American Music Award, BET Awards, and many others. Billboard magazine inducted the group into the All Time Hot 100 Artists.[4] Following the departure of his daughter Beyoncé from the group, Knowles managed the solo careers of the other members of Destiny's Child, Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland.

In addition to his work in music, Knowles is also one of the executive producers of the 2009 movie Obsessed, which stars Beyoncé. He is also executive producer of, and is featured in, two reality series: The UK's Chancers, and MTV International's Breaking From Above.

In October 2015, Mathew Knowles released his first book, "The DNA Of Achievers: 10 Traits of Highly Successful Professionals". In an interview with Madamenoire.com, he spoke about teaching entrepreneurship on the college level, and his entertainment industry seminars.[5]

In March 2018, Billboard announced that Mathew Knowles joined the advisory board of Tunedly, an online recording studio for songwriters.[6]

Personal life

Knowles was raised in Gadsden, Alabama,[1] the son of Lue Helen and Matthew Q. Knowles (April 4, 1927 – December 30, 1996).[7] He is a 1974 graduate of Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he earned both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Knowles is a visiting professor at Texas Southern University, where he teaches courses on the entertainment industry in the School of Communications. Knowles is the recipient of the Century Award of Excellence (1911–2011) from the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. He also received the 2011 Living Legends Foundation Award and was named the "2007 International Executive of the Year" by the Greater Houston Partnership. Knowles is an active and longtime voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) and serves on its GRAMMY Board Committee. In 2011, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Gospel Music Association.

In 2013, Knowles was accused of not paying taxes for the years 2010 and 2011. The total amount Knowles owed was reported to be $1,213,580.84.[8]

References

  1. 1 2 Video on YouTube
  2. ↑ Norment, Lynn (September 2001). "THE UNTOLD STORY OF HOW Tina & Mathew Knowles Created The Destiny's Child Gold Mine – Interview". Ebony. FindArticles.com. Retrieved 4 March 2010.
  3. ↑ Vincent, Alice (2017-06-19). "Beyoncé's embarrassing father: who is Mathew Knowles?". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
  4. ↑ "Destiny's Child inducted into Billboard All Time Hot 100 Artists". Billboard. 2 August 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  5. ↑ Osorio, Kim (19 October 2015). "Exclusive With Mathew Knowles: Does Your Child Have What It Takes To Be Beyonce". Madamenoire.com.
  6. ↑ "Executive Turntable: Moves at TuneIn & Coalition Agency, Additions to Tunedly Advisory Board". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  7. ↑ Taraborrelli, J. Randy (2015). Becoming Beyoncé: The Untold Story. United States: Grand Central Publishing. p. 16. ISBN 1455516724.
  8. ↑ "Mathew Knowles Hit With $1.2 Million Tax Lien". BET.com. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
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