Island records
Island records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell and Graeme Goodall in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group.
2009 is the 50th anniversary of the official founding of island records. This record can be argued to be the most prestigious record label in history of British music. To mark this milestone the label is collaborating with island founder Chris Blackwell to arrange the Island 50 festival. Chris Blackwell founded the Island lebel in Kingston, Jamaica in 1959 with capital of just £1000. Relocating to London in the early 60s Blackwell build the most diverse and enviable back catalogue of any independent record label in history. From island's early Jamaican roots in ska and rock-steady, through the label's expansion to become the cutting edge of progressive rock in the late 60s, and then on to the signing of such international supers as Bob Marley and U2, Blackwell brought to Island records a unique vision and passion which still informs the label's approach to this day.
Some of Island records Artists include:
- Afro jack
- Akon
- Aluna George
- Avicii
- Bob Marley
- Disclosure
- Niki Minaj
- Taio Cruz
- Tulisa
- Mac Miller
Distributors
- The Island Def Jam Music Group (US)
- Virgin EMI Records (UK)
- Universal Music Germany (EU)
- Universal Music Australia (Including Island Records Australia)
- Universal Music Group (Worldwide)
Locations:
- New York City
- Santa Monico, California
Genre
- Various, with a focus on rock and pop
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