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Mega (stylized in all lowercase) is an American record label founded by R&B singer Usher and record executive L.A. Reid in 2023 as a joint venture. The label was initially created for both parties to mutually manage to go out and create more artists. The label is a partnership with Larry Jackson's digital music distribution company, gamma.[1]

Mega
Parent companyGamma
FoundedJune 1, 2023
FounderUsher
L.A. Reid
Distributor(s)gamma
GenreR&B, pop
Country of originUnited States
LocationAtlanta, Georgia
Official websitehttps://www.themega.com/


History

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Usher and record executive L.A. Reid founded American record label in 2023 called mega, in a partnership with Larry Jackson's digital media company, gamma, with Usher as its first signee. [2] In 2024 the label released it’s first album Coming Home.[3] In that same year, the label signed Simien, a trio of sisters [4], 21 year old artist/model/actress, Maleigh Zan [5] , and 'The Lion King' alum Jaydon.[6]

Artists

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Act Year signed Studio albums released under Mega
Usher 2023–present Coming Home
Simien 2024–present -
Maleigh Zan 2024–present -
Jaydon 2024–present -

Discography

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Year Title Artist US On-Demand Streams US Sales Billboard 200

(Peak)

2024 Coming Home Usher 45.82 million[7] 53,000[7] 2

References

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  1. ^ https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/usher-l-a-reid-new-record-label-1234737259/
  2. ^ https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/usher-l-a-reid-new-record-label-1234737259/
  3. ^ https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/usher-coming-home-album-release-date-super-bowl-1235419822/
  4. ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/C8hz8NSx58D/?img_index=1
  5. ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/C9NdG6cvHR8/?hl=en&img_index=1
  6. ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/C91EQM7xZh-/?hl=en&img_index=1
  7. ^ a b Caulfield, Keith (February 18, 2024). "Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign's 'Vultures 1' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2024.