Battery Records (hip hop)
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- For the former dance/electronic music imprint also under Jive/Zomba, see Battery Records (dance)
| Battery Records | |
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| Parent company | Sony Music Entertainment |
| Founded | August 2008 |
| Founder | Neil Levine |
| Distributor(s) | Epic Records (In the US) RCA Records (Outside the US) |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | New York City, NY |
| Official website | Battery Records.net |
Battery Records is a hip-hop label started by Neil Levine under Zomba Label Group, which is currently owned by Sony Music Entertainment. The label was launched mid-2008 by Sony BMG Music Entertainment.[1] The label primarily focuses on new talent, often overseeing early-stage development for acts that are destined for other labels such as J Records or Jive. However, it also serves established artists looking for non-traditional deals, such as releasing Q-Tip's long-awaited solo album Kamaal/The Abstract, which had been shelved nearly seven years prior.[2]
Artists
- 6 Tre G[3]
- Ace Valentine
- Chalie Boy
- D.C. Don Juan
- GS Boyz
- Li'l Goonie
- Louisiana Ca$h
- The Party Boyz
- Q-Tip
- Sir Will
- Sunny Valentine
- Velaté
- V.I.C.
- Mickey Factz
- S Dub "The Greatest"
Discography
| Cat. No. | Artist | Title | Format | Type | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ? | GS Boyz | "Stanky Legg" | CD, Digital | Single | 2008-08-15 |
| ?F.Coleman | GS Boyz | "Booty Dew" | CD, Digital | Single | 2009-06-02 |
| 88697 55519 | Q-Tip | Kamaal/The Abstract | CD, Vinyl | Album | 2009-09-15 |
| ? | Ace Valentine | Tonight Ft V.I.C. | Digital | Single | 2010-3-29 |
External links
- Battery Records Official Site
See also
References
- ^ Juan (August 12, 2008). "Sony Launches New Urban Label: Battery Records". Highbrid Nation.com. Highbrid LLC. Retrieved November 9, 2009.
- ^ Tardio, Andres (July 1, 2009). "Q-Tip to Release Jamaal the Abstract". HipHopDX.com. Cheri Media Group. Archived from the original on 26 September 2009. Retrieved November 9, 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "6 Tre G Signs to Island/Def Jam Records". Hip Hop Press. September 19, 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2013.