Record Labels Research
The music industry as it stands comprises of 3 major music labels that dominate the market: Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. There was previously a 4th competitor known as EMI Records but it disbanded in 2012. All of these companies own several sub-labels that operate under them.
The Hoosiers
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The Hoosiers have had many different labels in the past, starting off with Sony, under RCA Records, but separated and became independent owing to a disagreement in the advertising and marketing.
Record Label: Universal Music Group
Founded: 1934
Current Chairman: Lucian Grainge
Number of Sub-Labels Worldwide: 91
Notable artists: Lady Gaga, Queen, Will Smith, Coldplay, Kanye West and Robbie Williams.
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Record Label: Warner Music Group
Founded: 1958
Current Chairman: Stephen Cooper
Number of Sub-Labels Worldwide: 352
Notable artists: Ed Sheeran, Madonna, Metallica, My Chemical Romance and Cher.
Record Label: Song Music Entertainment
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Founded: 1929
Current Chairman: Edgar Berge
Number of Sub-Labels Worldwide: 15
Notable artists: Micheal Jackson, Beyoncé, Kesha, R. Kelly, System of A Down and Prince.
