With 139 Gold and Platinum albums to his credit, Ernie Singleton has something more than just the Midas touch. He has the platinum touch! A creative genius who has helped to build the foundation of black music in America, Ernie Singleton is known to turn struggling labels into formidable industry powerhouses. This proved to be the case for Ruthless Records, an independent label that went from $50,000 to $16 million guided by the genius of Ernie Singleton. Ernie Singleton also was instrumental in making Warner Bros which held #7 on industry rankings in the late 80’s to #1 within three years after his arrival. Ernie Singleton is also the former president of Urban Music, MCA Records and recipient of the 2004 Living Legends Award. Ernie was instrumental in launching the careers of: Mary J. Blige Bone Thugs-N-Harmony New Edition Jodeci Teddy Riley Al B. Sure Brooke Valentine Also cultivated the careers of heavy hitting veterans: Sean “Diddy” Combs Quincy Jones Prince Gladys Knight Patti LaBelle Miles Davis Chaka Khan Madonna