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Because Music

French record label

Because Music
Summary

French record label

FieldValue
nameBecause Music SAS
image[[File:Because Music-logotype.pngframelessclass=skin-invert]]
parentBecause Group
founded
founderEmmanuel de Buretel
distributorUniversal Music Group
genreVarious
countryFrance
locationParis
url

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

History

Because Music France

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.

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

Because Music UK

Because Music UK was founded in 2005.

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

Because Music UK has artists such as Bananarama and Goldie.

Because Music US

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.

Awards

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

Notable artists

  • Amadou et Mariam
  • The Beta Band
  • Brandt Brauer Frick
  • Breakbot
  • Busy P
  • Calypso Rose
  • Cassius
  • Catherine Ringer
  • Cerrone
  • Charlotte Gainsbourg
  • Charlotte Dos Santos
  • Christine and the Queens
  • Connan Mockasin
  • Denai Moore
  • Diplo
  • DJ Mehdi
  • DJ Pone
  • Django Django
  • Duck Sauce
  • Electric Guest
  • Fredo Viola
  • J. J. Cale
  • Jeshi
  • Joalin Loukamaa
  • Justice
  • Kap Bambino
  • Keziah Jones
  • Les Plastiscines
  • Logic1000
  • London Grammar
  • Les Rita Mitsouko
  • Lido
  • London Music Stream's catalogue
  • Major Lazer
  • Manu Chao
  • Metronomy
  • Mind Enterprises
  • Moby
  • Mr. Flash
  • Mr. Oizo
  • Myd
  • Nortec Collective
  • Para One
  • Parcels
  • Ratatat
  • Riton
  • SebastiAn
  • Selah Sue
  • Seun Kuti
  • Shygirl
  • Soko
  • Spill Tab
  • Syd Matters
  • The Blood Arm
  • Uffie
  • Yelle
  • Zhu

References

References

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