Bryan Turner

Career Turner moved to Los Angeles in 1980, beginning his career in the music industry at Capitol Records. He worked in special markets for one year, shortly followed by a five-year run at K-Tel International.

Priority Records After six years working at major labels, Turner founded Priority Records in 1985 and partnered with Mark Cerami. As the CEO of Priority, he was instrumental in the label's early signings. Priority's first album, which ultimately achieved gold status, was a collection entitled “Kings of Rap” in 1985.

In 1988, Priority released the debut studio album for hip-hop group N.W.A, who "billed itself as the World’s Most Dangerous Group” according to LA Times and USA Today. The album was called “Straight Outta Compton” and was made for $10,000.

Melee Entertainment In 2003, Turner launched Melee Entertainment, a diverse entertainment venture in partnership with DreamWorks Records. Melee was responsible for the DVD release of “Entertainer’s Basketball Classic at Rucker Park” in 2003.

In 2004, Melee was an associate producer on the dance film You Got Served, starring the best-selling group B2K, which grossed $40 million through its theatrical release. In 2009, Melee released the film “Next Day Air,” starring Mos Def, Mike Epps, Donald Faison, and Wood Harris. In 2017, Melee produced the horror film “The Gracefield Incident.”