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The four largest music labels are Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and EMI.
Some may consider Apple to be the fifth major label due to the prominence of their iTunes service, but since their primary music business is reselling music produced by these other labels (rather than producing music themselves) they are not generally considered to be a true music label.
The major labels in the Music Industry also change as time changes based on their sales returns. The financial(s) of each label can be obtained and this determines the largest whether their staff is larger than one or the other. There are also mergers going on constantly within the Industry where small labels are distributed by the majors and why you'll see Warner/Curb.
Music really is a business of product, marketing, & sales not unlike thousands of other businesses and corporations world wide.
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What record labels are plies signed to?
slip and slide records
Where does Eminem record?
Roc-A-Fella Records and His own record label Good Music
Why did alternative bands prefer independent labels?
It was easier for an alternative band or performer to sign with an "indie" label than one of the major labels. The independent labels were more willing to take a chance on something different or new. Some bands used their indie success to get major labels interested (like Nirvana), while others stayed true to the small labels that supported them early on. A few performers (like Juliana Hatfield) had concurrent deals with both an indie and a major.
Legal contracts guide the relationship between artists and record labels?
True
Do record labels rely on the a and r staff to find new artists and bands?
Yes
Where in the world are the major record labels based?
Major record labels are usually based were they are born such as country music being based in nashville Tennessee
What major record labels are not affiliated with the Illuminati?
As the Illuminati no longer exist no labels are affiliated
How many major record labels?
For APEX the answer is 3
What do major record labels have in common with independent record labels?
They both make and sell sound recordings.
What are the three different type of record labels?
Major, independent and major distributed independents
Do any major record labels accept rap demo's?
Yes, as long as it comes from someone important. Major Labels often do not accept unsolicited demos.
What are some major record companies?
The top 4 record labels are called major labels. The most recent 4 from 2009 were Sony Music Entertainment, EMI Group, Warner Music Group, and Universal Music Group.
What association represents the Major Record labels in filing lawsuits against song downloaders?
RIAA
The major record labels want demo recordings sent to them.?
False
What is the difference between an Indie record label and a major record label?
Independent (or Indie )labels have less capital to work with than major record labels - usually affecting production quality of albums and the distribution of. Independent labels are usually a stepping stone for an artist before going with a more mainstream label and making the big bucks, especially if it is a more underground type of music.
The average money received when a Hip hop artist get at signed to a major record label?
Unfortunately, many artists sign with record labels and wind up OWING the labels money. That's why many artists start their own label.
What record labels has Sean Garrett worked for?
Sean Garrett has had a very successful career in the music industry. He has worked for multiple record labels. These record labels are Columbia Records and Bet I Penned It.
