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Universal Motown Republic Group
Universal Motown Republic Group (UMRG) was an umbrella label founded in 1999 by Universal Music Group to oversee the labels assigned to its unit. UMRG was formed in 1999 by pooling together Universal Records, Motown Records, and Republic Records, (the first of the three is now defunct), but which gave way to the current incarnations of those labels at the time, Universal Motown Records and Universal Republic Records. Universal Motown Republic Group was one of the three Universal Music Group umbrella units in North America to deal primarily with mainstream pop, rock, and urban performers; the others being: The Island Def Jam Music Group and Interscope-Geffen-A&M. Barry Weiss served as Chairman & CEO of the Company. In the summer of 2011, changes were made at the Universal Motown Republic Group umbrella: Motown Records was separated from Universal Motown Records (causing it to shut down and transfer its artists to either Motown Records or Universal Republic Records) and the umbrel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rowdy Records
Rowdy Records is a record label distributed through Motown Records and Republic Records. It was founded by record producer Dallas Austin in 1992, and the precursor to his entertainment company, Freeworld Entertainment. History Formed in 1992 by producers Dallas Austin and L.A. Reid, Rowdy was initially distributed through Arista Records. At the time, Austin had gained notoriety for writing and producing hits for acts like Monica, Another Bad Creation, Boyz II Men, Joi, For Real, Da King & I and TLC. Reid, meanwhile, was also running the fledgling LaFace Records. In 1993, Reid stepped down to continue focusing his energies on LaFace, leaving Dallas to run the Atlanta-based company on his own. Rowdy shot to success in 1993 with rap group Illegal, who had two number-one rap singles and the number-one ''Billboard'' rap single of the year. 1995 saw the release of the triple platinum debut album from fourteen-year-old R&B singer Monica entitled '' Miss Thang''. Other acts on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Record Labels Based In New York (state)
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Defunct Record Labels Of The United States
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ANTI-
Anti- is an American record label founded in 1999 as a sister label to Epitaph Records. Founded by Andy Kaulkin, Anti- first gained attention by releasing Tom Waits's Grammy Award–winning '' Mule Variations'' in 1999. Other veteran recording artists such as rhythm and blues singers Solomon Burke, Bettye LaVette and Marianne Faithfull have signed to Anti- after leaving other labels. Andy Kaulkin Kaulkin began working for the Epitaph label. His role was looking after the label's data management system.''Utne'' - Mar.-Apr. 2008 Good Karma in Stereo, At the Anti- label, it's all about the music by Marc Weingarten Page 2/ref> In 1995, he was head of marketing. He eventually worked his way up to become the president for the label, and worked there until 1998. Later he founded Anti-. Under Kaulkin's stewardship, the label began with the release of ''Mule Variations'' by Tom Waits which was met with success. Other artists signed by Kaulkin include Mavis Staples, who came to the l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lava Records
Lava Records is an American record label owned by Jason Flom, in partnership with Universal Music Group. Company history In 1995, Flom launched Lava Records in partnership with Atlantic Records. For the next decade, he continued to discover and champion artists under the Lava label who went on to sell over 100 million records globally, including Matchbox Twenty, Kid Rock, The Corrs, Simple Plan, Blue Man Group, Edwin McCain, Sugar Ray, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Flom also signed his first black artist, David Josias, known for his hit single “Mindblowin”. In 2004, Flom sold Lava Records to Atlantic Records Group, where he was named chairman and CEO of the Atlantic Records Group. In this role, he oversaw a resurgence of the label and continued to sign and break major artists, most notably Paramore. Following 15 years of success at Atlantic and Lava, Flom was tapped in 2005 as chairman and CEO of Virgin Records. In 2007, he led a merger with Capitol Records to create th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brushfire Records
Brushfire Records is a record label owned by singer-songwriter Jack Johnson. Formerly known as '' The Moonshine Conspiracy Records'', the label was founded to release soundtracks for Woodshed Films, a company owned by Johnson, Emmett Malloy, and Chris Malloy to produce the surfing documentary '' Thicker than Water''. The label has released several of Johnson's albums, including '' Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George'', '' In Between Dreams'', '' Sleep Through the Static'', '' To the Sea'', ''From Here to Now to You,'' and '' All the Light Above It Too''. Artists Roster * Animal Liberation Orchestra (2006–Present) * Bahamas (2009–Present) * Zach Gill (2008–Present) * Neil Halstead (2008–Present) * Jack Johnson (2002–Present) * Paula Fuga (2021–Present) Past artists * Donavon Frankenreiter (2002–2006) * Money Mark (2006) * Rogue Wave (2007–2013) *Matt Costa Matthew Albert Costa (born June 16, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuff Gong
Tuff Gong is the brand name associated with a number of businesses started by Bob Marley and the Marley family. 'Tuff Gong' comes from Marley's nickname, which was in turn an echo of that given to founder of the Rastafari movement, Leonard "The Gong" Howell. Record label Tuff Gong is a record label formed by the reggae group the Wailers in 1970. Before 1981, the label used the facilities of Federal Records recording company in Marcus Garvey Drive. The first single on the label was "Run For Cover" by the Wailers. After 1973, the Tuff Gong headquarters was located at 56 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica – Bob Marley's home. The location is now home to the Bob Marley Museum. The Tuff Gong label is distributed by Universal Music through Island Records. Tuff Gong is the official Caribbean distributor of Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, and Disney Music Group. In Rockstar Games and Rockstar North's ''Grand Theft Auto IV'', Tuff Gong Radio is based on the record lab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serjical Strike Records
Serjical Strike Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates under Republic Records. Background Serjical Strike was founded in April 2001 by Serj Tankian (lead singer of System of a Down), and has cast away the restrictions of large scale record labels to create a 'unique and imaginative' label that provides a large spectrum of musical talent. In the previous five years Serj and the team have signed various bands of differing styles; Bad Acid Trip, Kittens for Christian, Slow Motion Reign, and Fair to Midland, and at the same time a good relationship with Columbia records has been built up. Serj also worked with Arto Tuncboyaciyan on a collaboration album named '' Serart'' out of Serjical Strike. The live album/DVD '' Axis of Justice: Concert Series Volume 1'' and the Buckethead & Friends' 2005 release '' Enter the Chicken'' were under the Serjical Strike label. Serj Tankian's debut solo album '' Elect the Dead'' was also on Serjical Strik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chamillitary Entertainment
Chamillitary is an entertainment company and hip hop record label owned and run by rapper Chamillionaire. It was previously distributed by Universal. It has since been an Independent record label, independent record label company. History Chamillitary Entertainment was founded in 2004 by Chamillionaire after he had left record labels; Swishahouse and Paid In Full Entertainment. Chamillionaire, alongside The Color Changin' Click, found themselves without a label home- after a falling out with Paul Wall, who returned to Swishahouse. In early 2004, Chamillionaire decided to form his own label; Chamillitary Entertainment. He signed his younger brother Rasaq to the label, as well as 50/50 Twin. Rasaq would eventually leave the label to pursue his own goals and 50/50 Twin left the label in 2006. Chamillionaire later signed Lil Ken to the label in 2007 along with R&B singer Tony Henry and Yung Ro. Yung Ro would eventually leave the label in late 2008 due to differences with Chamilli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Next Plateau Entertainment
Next Plateau Entertainment (formerly Next Plateau Records) is an American record label that currently operates in association with Republic Records. Background 1980s New York City-based independent label Next Plateau Records began in the early 1980s and ultimately became a successful independent label. Writers and producers signed to the record company include John Robie, who produced C-bank’s single, “One More Shot”. The company also signed the female rap act Salt-N-Pepa, who went on to score several hits on the US Hot 100 including the songs " Push It" and Shake Your Thang, and freestyle act Sweet Sensation, which had a hit with the song “I’m Hooked On You”. 1990s During the 1990s Next Plateau had several hits on the American charts and some international charts with Paperboy’s “Ditty”; Sybil’s " Don't Make Me Over" and " Walk On By"; Boy Krazy’s “That’s What Love Can Do”; KWS’s “Please Don’t Go”; and with their biggest act, the female tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Republic Nashville
Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment, formerly BMLG Records and Republic Nashville, is a record label established in 2009 by Republic Records in New York and Big Machine Records in Nashville. It is headquartered on Music Row and utilizes the combined resources of Big Machine Records and Republic Records. In March 2014, Big Machine announced it will revive defunct record label Dot Records as a sister label for Republic Nashville. Until 2015, the label was owned by the Universal Music Group; however, in July 2015, the Big Machine Label Group acquired full ownership of the label as part of distribution negotiations. In August 2016, Republic Nashville was rebranded as BMLG Records. In February 2024, BMLG Records rebranded as Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment. Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment roster * Riley Green *Lady A * Brett Young Past artists * Danielle Bradbery (moved to Big Machine) *The Band Perry * Greg Bates *Eli Young Band (moved to Valory) * Fast Ryde * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
