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Future Records
Parent companyUniversal Music (2009-10)
Sony Music UK
Founded2009 (as Future Records)
2012 as (Future Music)
FounderSony Music
StatusOpen
GenrePop, rap, rock, classical
Country of originUnited Kingdom
LocationLondon
Official websiteFutureRecords.com

Future Records was a music imprint, based in London, United Kingdom. It was founded in 2009 The label was closed in 2012.[1]

History

In 2009, it was announced that Gary Barlow had been given his own music label, Future, by Universal as a reward for masterminding Take That's phenomenal comeback and unprecedented success.[2] Barlow stated that by creating his own label he would be able to provide an insight and first hand experience of the music industry, and help new and exciting young talent emerge to build the future of the music industry.[2] An industry source was quoted responding to the news that Barlow had created a music label stating: "It's a masterstroke. With Gary's incredible writing ability and contacts, the acts will be in the best possible hands."[3]

Barlow's first signing was Camilla Kerslake.[4] With Barlow's guidance her debut album entered the UK classical charts at number 4. She has since stated that her involvement with Barlow through Future Records has changed her life.[5] Barlow's second signing was Aggro Santos and two months later his debut single "Candy" charted at number 5 in the UK Singles Chart. His second single has since charted at number 19 in the UK singles chart and number 7 in the UK R&B Chart.

Barlow also signed Emma's Imagination, winner of the unsigned talent show Must Be The Music, to Future.[6] She hit number 7 and number 10 in the UK Singles Chart with "Focus" and "This Day" respectively. Londoners Lonsdale Boys Club are the latest signing to Future, with an album scheduled for release in early 2012.[7][8]

On 29 December 2012, Barlow announced the closure of Future Records so he could spend more time with his family. All artists signed to the label will be passed to the parent company Universal, and continue their current recording contracts.

2012–Present: As Future Entertainment

In 2012, It was reported that Sony Music now own Future Records.

Label artists

Discography

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[9] 		IRE
[10]
"Candy" (featuring Kimberly Wyatt) 2010 5 14 UK: Silver[11] Aggro Santos.com
"Saint or Sinner" 19 —
"Like U Like" (featuring Kimberley Walsh) 8 17
Year Single Chart Positions[12] Album
UK
[12]
2010 "This Day" 10 Stand Still
"Focus" 7
2011 "Brighter Greener" -

Albums

Year Information Chart positions Certifications
UK Album Chart[13] UK Classical Chart[13] Ireland[14]
2009 Camilla Kerslake 50 4 -
  • BPI: Silver
Year Album details Peak chart positions
UK IRL SCO
2011 Stand Still 14 48 2

References

  1. ^ [1][dead link]
  2. ^ a b "Soundcheck: Why everyone wants Gary Barlow| Music". This is London. Retrieved 8 June 2010.
  3. ^ "Gary Barlow's the new Simon Cowell | The Sun |Showbiz|Bizarre". The Sun. 7 November 2008. Retrieved 8 June 2010.
  4. ^ "Camilla Kerslake is first signing for Gary Barlow's Future Records". Buzzin Pop Music. Retrieved 8 June 2010.
  5. ^ Joseph, Claudia (31 October 2009). "Gary Barlow changed my life, by classical diva Camilla Kerslake". Daily Mail. London.
  6. ^ "Newsbeat - Gary Barlow signs talent show winner Emma's Imagination". BBC. 12 October 2010. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  7. ^ [2][dead link]
  8. ^ "Lonsdale Boys Club « James Barnes Music". Jamesbarnesmusic.com. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  9. ^ "Aggro Santos - Top 75 releases". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 November 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ "Aggro Santos Irish discography". Irish Recorded Music Association. Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 April 2009.
  11. ^ "BPI - Certified Awards Search". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 11 July 2010.
  12. ^ a b "UK Top 40 Chart Archive, British Singles & Album Charts". everyHit.com. 16 March 2000. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  13. ^ a b "Yahoo! UK & Ireland omg! - Celebrity Gossip | News | Photos | Videos". Uk.launch.yahoo.com. 20 April 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  14. ^ Steffen Hung. "Discography Camilla Kerslake". irishcharts.com. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  15. ^ "Emma's Imagination ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM "STAND STILL "AND TOUR DATES | concertphotography.co.uk". Cheltjules.wordpress.com. 11 November 2010. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  16. ^ "Buy Emma's Imagination - Stand Still online at Play.com and read reviews". Play.com. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  17. ^ "HMV In Administration". Hmv.com. 15 January 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
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