No Format!
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| No Format! | |
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| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Laurent Bizot |
| Country of origin | France |
| Location | Paris |
| Official website | www.noformat.net |
No Format! (also written as NØ FØRMAT!) is an independent record label based in Paris founded in 2004 by Laurent Bizot, later joined in 2007 by Thibaut Mullings.
The primary focus of the label is to invest in original musical projects, whether instrumental or vocal. Since its establishment, No Format! has built an extensive catalog of 22 works.
One notable aspect of the label's repertoire is the collaboration between artists with a traditional west African musical background and artists more familiar with western traditions[1] For example, they have released albums such as (Chamber Music by Ballaké Sissoko and Vincent Segal) which showcase the fusion of these diverse musical influences. Additionally, No Format! has also released albums by singer-songwriters (Chocolate Genius, Inc., Mélissa Laveaux or Solo Piano by Chilly Gonzales[2] to name a few).
In 2016, No Format! gained recognition as one of Europe's most inspiring young labels. It was selected by IMPALA (the Independent Music Companies Association) and The Independent Echo for the FIVEUNDERFIFTEEN campaign[3] highlighting the label's promising presence in the music industry.
Since 2016 No Format! has released and distributed over 46 albums, EPs and singles[4] in partnership with the many of their signed artists.
Artists
- ALA.NI
- Ballaké Sissoko and Vincent Segal
- Chocolate Genius, Inc.
- Faya Dub
- Chilly Gonzales
- Kyrie Kristmanson
- Lansiné Kouyaté and David Neerman
- Julia Sarr
- Mamani Keïta
- Mélissa Laveaux
- Misja Fitzgerald Michel
- Nicolas Repac
- Rocé
- Gerald Toto, Richard Bona, Lokua Kanza
References
- ^ Huizenga, Thomas (January 2011). "When a Cello and Kora Come Together". NPR Music. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
- ^ Thomas, Sean (January 2013) [2006]. "Gonzales : Solo Piano". Coolhunting.com. Archived from the original on 17 August 2011. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
- ^ "FIVEUNDERFIFTEEN: NØ FØRMAT! (France)". on pias.com.
- ^ "No Format". www.noformat.net. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
