Alamo Records (previously Cold Heat Records) is an American record label that was founded in 2016 by American music industry executive, Todd Moscowitz. It is currently owned by Sony Music Entertainment. The label, which is based in New York City, holds thirty-four artists including Rod Wave and Lil Durk.
| Alamo Records | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Parent company | Sony Music Entertainment (2021–present) Universal Music Group (2016–2021) |
| Founded | November 10, 2016 |
| Founder | Todd Moscowitz |
| Distributor(s) | Sony (2021–present) IGA (2016–2021) EMPIRE[1] (2017–2019) Foundation Media (2019–2021) |
| Genre | Various |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | New York City, New York |
| Official website | alamo-records |
History
editTodd Moscowitz was the President of Def Jam Music Publishing, President of Def Jam Interactive Gaming, and a member of the Board of Directors of Phat Farm Inc. From 1996 to 2000, Moscowitz served as the SVP of Business Affairs for Def Jam Recordings.[2][3] From 2005 to 2010, Moscowitz served as the president of Asylum Records.[4] From 2010 to 2012, Moscowitz served as the co-president and CEO of Warner Records.[5] In 2012, Moscowitz co-founded the American hip-hop record label, 300 Entertainment, alongside Lyor Cohen, Kevin Liles, and Roger Gold.[6] In the fall of 2016, Moscowitz stepped down from 300 Entertainment.[7]
Following his departure from 300 Entertainment, Moscowitz founded Cold Heat Records, now, Alamo Records, under a joint venture with Universal Music Group and Interscope Records.[8] The record label's name was later changed to Alamo Records before partnering with Geffen Records in 2020.[9] Just a year later, a majority stake of Alamo was sold to Sony Music.[10]
Current artists
edit| Artists | Year
signed |
Releases
under the label |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbear | 2017 | 6 | With Columbia, formerly with Interscope and Beartrap |
| 03 Greedo | 7 | ||
| Smokepurpp | 6 | Formerly with Interscope and Geffen | |
| Rod Wave | 2018 | 10 | |
| Lil Durk | 11 | ||
| Comethazine | 7 | ||
| Trevor Daniel | 11 | With RCA, formerly with Interscope and Internet Money | |
| DD Osama | 2022 | 1 | |
| BossMan Dlow | 2023 | 2 |
References
edit- ^ https://genius.com/artists/1017-records/q/most-popular-song
- ^ Harling, Danielle (June 18, 2014). "Young Thug, Migos Sign With Lyor Cohen, Kevin Liles & Todd Moscowitz's 300 Label". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on June 21, 2014. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Brown, Harley (October 21, 2014). "Exclusive: Lyor Cohen's 300 Unveils New Direction, Content, Artists". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "Warner Music Group Names Todd Moscowitz President, Independent Label Group". Warner Music Group. April 6, 2006. Archived from the original on September 22, 2018. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Halperin, Shirley (December 6, 2012). "Shake-Up at Warner Bros. Records: CEO Todd Moskowitz Resigns; Warner/Chappell's Cameron Strang to Oversee West Coast". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 10, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Adegoke, Yinka (November 1, 2013). "Lyor Cohen Unveils 300, New 'Content Company' with Atlantic Deal, Google Backing and Ex-Warner Brass (From the Magazine)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Rys, Dan (August 15, 2021). "300 Entertainment Settles Lawsuit With Co-Founder Todd Moscowitz". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 3, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Rys, Dan (November 10, 2016). "UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP CREATES JOINT VENTURE WITH ACCOMPLISHED MUSIC ENTREPRENEUR TODD MOSCOWITZ TO LAUNCH COLD HEAT RECORDS". Universal Music Group. Archived from the original on November 13, 2016. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "Geffen Records Names Nicole Bilzerian Executive VP". Variety. July 15, 2022. Archived from the original on May 16, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "Sony Music Entertainment Acquires Alamo Records". Sony Music. June 22, 2021. Archived from the original on October 17, 2021. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
External links
edit- Official website
- Alamo Records on Instagram
- Alamo Records discography at Discogs