Louil Silas

Louil Silas

Louil Silas, Jr (born 1957 died January 7 2001) was an American record executive who eventually started an MCA Records imprint, Silas Records.

He is mostly known for bringing Chanté Moore, Jesse Powell, and Keke Wyatt to national attention. He remixed "Poison" by Bell Biv Devoe. Silas used to be into promotions. Prior to Silas Records formation, Silas was very instrumental to the success of SOLAR (Sound Of Los Angeles Records) and their artists, including The Whispers, Shalamar, Dynasty, etc.

He died on January 7 2001 of kidney disease.


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