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Because Music SAS
Parent companyBecause Group
Founded2004; 20 years ago (2004)
FounderEmmanuel de Buretel
Distributor(s)Universal Music Group[1][2]
GenreVarious
Country of originFrance
LocationParis
Official websitewww.because.tv

Because Music is an record label based in France.[3] The label was founded in 2004 by Emmanuel de Buretel and Eric Bielsa upon their exit from major labels.[4] Because Music has acts such as Justice, Christine and the Queens and Aime Simone on their roster.[5]

History

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Because Music France

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the duo Justice on stage
Justice, the duo signed to Because Music

Because Music was founded in late 2004, by Emmanuel de Buretel and Eric Bielsa. Early successes for the label included Justice Mercury Music Prize nominated Metronomy, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Amadou & Mariam.[6] [7]

The label co-founded the We Love Green pop festival in 2009.[8]

Because Music UK

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Because Music UK was founded in 2005.[9]

In 2017, Because acquired the catalogues of over 60 artists from Warner Music Group, including Mano Negra, The Beta Band,[10] and most of London Records.[11]

Because Music UK has artists such as Bananarama and Goldie.[12]

Because Music US

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In 2017, Because signed a deal with Caroline Distribution (now Virgin Music) (a Universal Music division) for distribution of Because's releases starting in 2019. Before, the distribution was held by Warner Music's Alternative Distribution Alliance and Vice Records.[13]

Awards

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Because music won best independent label at The A&R Awards in 2016.[14] In 2017 Because Music was named Best Independent Label at the AIM Independent Music Awards.[15] [16]



Notable artists

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See also: Ed Banger Records § Artists

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References

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  1. ^ "Universal Music - Because Music And Caroline International Launch Global Partnership to expand artist and label services". 29 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Universal Music - Universal Music Group Launches Virgin Music Label And Artist Services". 18 February 2021.
  3. ^ Galbraith, Callum (2017-11-29). "BECAUSE MUSIC AND CAROLINE INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND ARTIST AND LABEL SERVICES". UMG. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  4. ^ "Emmanuel de Buretel, producteur, éditeur, manager, veut souffrir et construire" (in French). 2007-12-27. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  5. ^ "Because Music's Emmanuel de Buretel: 'We don't follow the hype – we trust our ears'". Music Business Worldwide. 2016-06-23. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  6. ^ "Because Music's Emmanuel de Buretel: 'We don't follow the hype – we trust our ears'". Music Business Worldwide. 2016-06-23. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  7. ^ "Because Music". Because.tv. Archived from the original on 2010-10-06. Retrieved 2015-07-17.
  8. ^ "Le Figaro.fr - Connexion compte Figaro". connect.lefigaro.fr. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  9. ^ "BECAUSE MUSIC LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  10. ^ "Because buys Beta Band catalogue, other deals imminent as Warner divestment deadline day looms".
  11. ^ "Because officially acquires London Records catalogue - Music Business Worldwide". 11 August 2017.
  12. ^ "Rhian Emanuel promoted to MD, Because Music UK, Laura Kelly appointed MD, London Records". Music Business Worldwide. 2023-05-04. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  13. ^ "Because Music". Music Business Worldwide. 2021-01-15. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  14. ^ "The A&R Awards". Music Business Worldwide. 2021-01-22. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  15. ^ "AIM AWARD WINNERS 2017". HITS Daily Double. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  16. ^ Galbraith, Callum (2017-11-29). "BECAUSE MUSIC AND CAROLINE INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND ARTIST AND LABEL SERVICES". UMG. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  17. ^ "Artists Archive - Because Music". Because Music. Archived from the original on 23 July 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
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