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Big Beat Records (American Record Label)
Big Beat Records, Inc. is an American electronic and dance music record label, owned by Warner Music Group and operates through Atlantic Records. It was founded as an independent record label in 1986 by Craig Kallman with an emphasis on house music, and later hip hop. It was absorbed into Atlantic Records in 1998, and eventually relaunched separately in 2010 as a primarily electronic music label. Its current roster includes 100 gecs, Dog Blood, Galantis, Whethan, Cash Cash, and Clean Bandit. History 1987–1998: Original Big Beat The first iteration of Big Beat was founded as an Independent record label in 1986 by Craig Kallman who was, at the time, a 20-year-old deejay in New York City. The company initially operated out of Kallman's bedroom where he recorded the label's first track, "Join Hands" by Taravhonty, which sold 5,000 copies largely through direct promotion at record stores by Kallman himself. The second record Kallman recorded in his bedroom studio was titled " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group Corp., commonly abbreviated as WMG, is an American multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate headquartered in New York City. It is one of the " big three" recording companies and the third-largest in the global music industry, after Universal Music Group (UMG) and Sony Music Entertainment (SME). Formerly owned by Time Warner (later called WarnerMedia and its successor is Warner Bros. Discovery), the company sold WMG in 2004 to a group of private investors led by Edgar Bronfman Jr., in a move to alleviate Time Warner's debt load related to its merger with AOL. WMG was publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange from 2005 until 2011, when it announced its privatization and sale to Access Industries. It later had its second IPO on Nasdaq in 2020, once again becoming a public company. As of 2025, Access Industries remains the company's largest shareholder, owning 72% of the equity and controlling 98% of the voting power. With a multibilli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cash Cash
Cash Cash is an American EDM-pop rock band / producer / DJ trio from Roseland, New Jersey. The group consists of three DJs / musicians: brothers Jean Paul and Alex Makhlouf and Samuel Frisch. They produce, record, mix and master all their music together as a trio. The group's highest-charting song to date is their RIAA platinum-certified single " Take Me Home", which features vocals by Bebe Rexha. Throughout their career, they have released a wide range of original songs featuring diverse artists such as, John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls, Nelly, Wiz Khalifa, Lukas Graham, Andy Grammer, Christina Perri, Busta Rhymes, Dashboard Confessional, among many others. Over the years, Cash Cash released music on various record labels. They were first discovered in 2008 by Universal Republic Records, where they released their debut full length album. Following their departure from Universal Music in 2010, they released music on various independent labels such as Spinnin' Records and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fat Joe
Joseph Antonio Cartagena (born August 19, 1970), better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper. He began recording as a member of Hip-hop, hip hop group D.I.T.C., Diggin' in the Crates Crew (D.I.T.C.) in 1992, and pursued a solo career with the release of his debut studio album, ''Represent (Fat Joe album), Represent'' (1993) the following year. Cartegena formed the hip hop group Terror Squad (group), Terror Squad and its Terror Squad Entertainment, namesake record label in the late 1990s, through which he has signed fellow New York artists including Big Pun, Remy Ma, Tony Sunshine, Cuban Link, Triple Seis, as well as then-unknown producers DJ Khaled and Cool & Dre. ''Represent'' was preceded by his debut single "Flow Joe", which entered the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and peaked atop the Hot Rap Songs chart. The album was followed by ''Jealous One's Envy'' (1995), ''Don Cartagena'' (1998), and ''Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.)'' (2001)—the lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin S
Robin Jackson Maynard (''née'' Stone; born April 27, 1962) is an American singer-songwriter. She is best known for her 1992 debut single " Show Me Love", which peaked at number five on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, as well as its follow-up, " Luv 4 Luv", which peaked at number 52. A house music recording artist, she has scored three number one singles on the ''Billboard'' Dance Club Songs chart. Biography Robin S. released the original version of the single " Show Me Love" in 1990. The track was produced by Fred McFarlane and went on to become a moderate success. In 1993, the track was remixed by the Swedish DJ and producer StoneBridge and re-released under the artist name "Robin S." with Big Beat Records in 1993. This release climbed the charts the same year, as did her first album, also titled '' Show Me Love''. The remixed version of "Show Me Love" peaked at No. 1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play, No. 1 on the Hot Dance Singles Sales, No. 7 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Changing Faces (group)
Changing Faces is an American female R&B duo that was initially active between the years 1994 until their hiatus in 2000. In August 2009, a new Changing Faces song was leaked online called "Crazy Luv". The song was rumored to be on their new album, but was not confirmed by Lucas or Rose to be their comeback single off their new album, which was rumored to be released sometime in 2012. On September 18, 2011, during a special appearance at the RnB Spotlight Concert with Lil Mo' at BB King's Blues Club in NYC, Changing Faces member Lucas announced on Kempire Radio and on YouKnowIGotSoul.com that she and Rose were in the recording studio working on a new Changing Faces project that would be released in 2012, with a new single being released soon. She also stated that the group never broke up and was working with R. Kelly on new music. On April 3, 2013, Changing Faces released a new single "Hate Love" via iTunes. A music video was filmed but was not released. In 2014, Changing Fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skillz (rapper)
Donnie Shaquan Lewis (born June 2, 1974), better known by his stage name Skillz (or Mad Skillz), is an American rapper. He first became known for his debut album '' From Where???'' (1996), titularly in reference to his origins in Virginia, contrary of the prototypical New York City- or Los Angeles-based rapper at the time. He is also known for his yearly "Rap Ups," which he has done annually since 2002 (except in 2013). Skillz is also the creator of the web series "Hip Hop Confessions", a series of shows that gathers hip hop purists and hip hop lovers alike where they reveal something hip hop related that they have never told anyone. The show has featured Q-Tip, Peanut Butter Wolf, Kwamé and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Skillz earned a 2025 Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album nomination for the album ''The Seven Number Ones.'' Early life Lewis was born June 2, 1974, in Detroit, Michigan, and after spending his early childhood in Fayetteville, North Carolina he then moved t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artist And Repertoire
Artists and repertoire (or A&R for short) is the division of a record label or music publishing company that is responsible for scouting, financing, and overseeing the artistic development of recording artists and songwriters. It also acts as a liaison between artists and the record label or publishing company. Responsibilities Finding talent The A&R division of a record label is responsible for finding new recording artists and bringing those artists to the record company. A&R staff may go to hear emerging Musical ensemble, bands play at nightclubs and festivals to scout for talent. Personnel in the A&R division are expected to understand the current tastes of the market and to be able to find artists who will be commercially successful. An A&R executive is authorized to offer a record contract, often in the form of a "deal memo" – a short, informal document that establishes a business relationship between the recording artist and the record company. The actual contract negot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doug Morris
Doug Morris (born November 23, 1938) is an American record executive. He was chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Universal Music Group from 1995 to 2011, as well as Sony Music Entertainment from 2011 to 2017. He is the founder and CEO of the record label 12Tone since 2018. Life and career Early life and career Born to Jewish parents, Morris grew up in Woodmere, Long Island, in New York state. His father, Walter Bernard Morris, was a lawyer, and his mother was a ballet instructor. He is a graduate of Columbia University. He began a career in the music industry as a songwriter for Robert Mellin, Inc., a music publisher. In 1965, Morris produced the self-titled debut album by the now-legendary garage band the Barbarians, which spawned two hit singles: " Are You a Boy or Are You a Girl" and " Moulty", the latter of which Morris co-wrote. Morris wrote "Sweet Talkin' Guy", a 1966 hit for The Chiffons, and produced the hit "Smokin' In the Boys Room" (1973) for Brownsvi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Got A Love For You
"Got a Love for You" is a song recorded by American vocal trio Jomanda for their debut studio album, ''Someone to Love Me'' (1990). It was released as a single in 1991 and hit number one on the US ''Billboard'' Dance Club Songs chart for one week. The single also crossed over to the pop charts, becoming their only top 40 hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The single release included remixes from Eric Miller and Steve "Silk" Hurley. "Got a Love for You" was sampled by South African singer Brenda Fassie on her song "Ngiyakusaba". A cover version was released in the summer of 2017 by Canadian-Armenian producer DerHova featuring vocals by Asmik Shiroyan. Critical reception Larry Flick from ''Billboard'' wrote, "This delicious jam takes the femme trio back to its deep house roots after a brief flirtation with urban radio. Of the six remixes, be sure to check out Steve "Silk" Hurley's and Eric Miller's versions, both of which emphasize rich harmonizing and spine-stirring percuss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giant Records (Warner)
Giant Records was an American record label launched in 1990 as a joint venture between Warner Bros. Records and record executive Irving Azoff. Currently, this name is used as a Swedish label owned by Warner Music Sweden, a Swedish branch of Warner Music Group. History In 1990, Giant became a subsidiary label for Warner Music Group. Its first release, in early 1991, was the Gulf War all-star tribute song " Voices That Care," assembled by producer David Foster. That spring, "Hold You Tight" by Tara Kemp was released and went on to become a Top 5 single. In the months that followed, Giant Records released the soundtrack album for the film ''New Jack City'', selling 16 million copies worldwide. The label signed such acts as MC Hammer, Jade, Lord Finesse, and teen pop star Jeremy Jordan. Giant also signed established acts such as Steely Dan, Warren Zevon, Oingo Boingo, Chicago, Deep Purple, Morbid Angel, Brian Wilson, and Kenny Rogers. The label also operated a country music divis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jomanda (group)
Jomanda was an American female house music vocal trio from New Jersey. Members included Joanne Thomas, Cheri Williams, and Renee Washington. Biography Jomanda had several hits on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play chart during the first half of the 1990s, including "Got a Love for You," which reached #1 in 1991. The song also crossed over to the mainstream, going top 40 (peaking at #40) on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In 1993, the trio returned to #1 on the dance chart with "Don't You Want My Love", a track credited to Felix featuring Jomanda. The song "Make My Body Rock" appeared in ''Dance! Online'', a multiplayer online casual rhythm game, and in '' Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas''. Joanne Thomas' death Group member Joanne Thomas died in October 2003, after a three-year battle with colon cancer. Discography Albums *1990: ''Someone to Love Me'' (Big Beat/Atlantic Records) *1993: ''Nubia Soul'' (Big Beat/Atlantic Records) Singles ; As lead artist ;As feature ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tara Kemp
Tara Leslye Kemp is an American singer best known for her two Billboard ''Hot 100'' top-ten singles in 1991: " Hold You Tight" and "Piece of My Heart." Career Kemp signed to Giant Records in 1990, a new sublabel of the Warner Brothers music label. In January 1991, her self-titled album and debut single " Hold You Tight" were released. "Hold You Tight" became a hit, peaking at No. 3 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart; the song was certified gold by the RIAA and ranked as the twenty-fifth most successful single of 1991. The song also peaked at No. 69 in the UK Singles Chart. In May, Kemp released her second single "Piece of My Heart," which reached No. 7 on the ''Hot 100'' in July and came in at No. 84 for the year. A third single, the ballad " Too Much," was released and peaked at No. 95. Following the release of her debut album, Giant began to interfere with Kemp's recording of her sophomore album. Wanting to sign to Atlantic Records – where most of the people who ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
