Antonio M. "L.A." Reid (born June 7, 1956) is an American record executive, songwriter, and record producer. Best known as the co-founder of LaFace Records, he has helped to bring Mariah Carey, Avril Lavigne, Paula Abdul, Pink, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Kanye West, Toni Braxton, TLC, Usher, Ne-Yo, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Ciara, OutKast, Kerli, and Dido to multi-platinum album sales. He has won three Grammy Awards.