Music industry veteran MARC BYERS Protect The Culture label has entered into a worldwide joint venture with WARNER RECORDS. BYERS will also serve as an A&R consultant for WARNER RECORDS, focusing on the African music scene. Look for BYERS to work closely with WARNER RECORDS Pres./A&R STEVE CARLESS and EVP/Head of A&R KAREN KWAK.CARLESS and KWAK commented, "MARC has already proven to be an invaluable A&R resource with the signings of breakout Nigerian artist PHEELZ and .