Because Music is a record label based in France. The label was founded in 2004 by Emmanuel de Buretel and Eric Bielsa upon their exit from major labels. Because Music has acts such as

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and Aime Simone on their roster.

History

Because Music France

Because Music was founded in late 2004, by Emmanuel de Buretel and Eric Bielsa. Early successes for the label included Justice

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nominated

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, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Amadou & Mariam. The label co-founded the We Love Green pop festival in 2009.

Because Music UK

Because Music UK was founded in 2005. In 2017, Because acquired the catalogues of over 60 artists from

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, including Mano Negra, The Beta Band, and most of

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. Because Music UK has artists such as

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and

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Because Music US

In 2017, Because signed a deal with Caroline Distribution (now Virgin Music) (a

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division) for distribution of Because's releases starting in 2019. Before, the distribution was held by

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's Alternative Distribution Alliance and Vice Records.

Awards

Because music won best independent label at The A&R Awards in 2016. In 2017 Because Music was named Best Independent Label at the AIM Independent Music Awards.

Notable artists

* Amadou et Mariam * The Beta Band * Brandt Brauer Frick * Breakbot * Busy P * Calypso Rose * Cassius * Catherine Ringer * Cerrone * Charlotte Gainsbourg * Charlotte Dos Santos *

* Connan Mockasin * Denai Moore *

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* DJ Pone * Django Django * Duck Sauce * Electric Guest * Fredo Viola *

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* Jeshi * Joalin Loukamaa *

* Kap Bambino * Keziah Jones * Les Plastiscines * Logic1000 *

London Grammar London Grammar are an English indie pop band formed in Nottingham in 2009. The band consists of Hannah Reid, Dan Rothman, and Dominic "Dot" Major. Their debut extended play, '' Metal & Dust'', was released in 2013 by Metal & Dust Recordings; ...

* Les Rita Mitsouko *

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* London Music Stream's catalogue *

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* Mr. Flash * Mr. Oizo * Myd * Nortec Collective *

Para One Jean-Baptiste de Laubier (born 2 April 1979), known professionally as Para One, is a French electronic music record producer, producer and film director. Music career Laubier first came to prominence as one of the main producers of French rap ...

* Parcels * Ratatat * Riton * SebastiAn * Selah Sue * Seun Kuti * Shygirl * Soko * Spill Tab * Syd Matters * The Blood Arm *

Uffie Anna-Catherine Hartley (born December 9, 1987), known professionally as Uffie (), is an American-French singer, songwriter, rapper, DJ, and fashion designer formerly signed to French electronic music record label Ed Banger Records. Uffie's music ...

* Yelle * Zhu

References

External links

Official website
{{Authority control French independent record labels Indie rock record labels Record labels established in 2005 2005 establishments in France