Disruptor Records
Disruptor Records is an American record label founded by Adam Alpert in September 2014, as a joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment. The label has sold more than 15 million singles worldwide as of 2016.
Disruptor Records
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- Disruptor Records
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- 2014
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- United States
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Disruptor Records is an American record label founded by Adam Alpert in September 2014, as a joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment. The label has sold more than 15 million singles worldwide as of 2016.
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• Name — Disruptor Records • Parent — Sony Music Entertainment (SME) • Founder — Adam Alpert (CEO) • Genre — Various • Country — United States • Location — New York City, New York • Url — disruptorrecords.com
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Alpert founded the label in 2014, alongside his clients' musical group The Chainsmokers, whom he also helped to form by introducing the members, Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall in 2012. The Chainsmokers released several chart-topping songs with the label such as "Closer", "Paris", and "Something Just Like This". Alpert said, "We care about the artist’s career as a whole and not just about the records — that’s the foundation upon which Disruptor was built." In 2014, he signed the joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment CEO Doug Morris, who was replaced by Rob Stringer and launched Disruptor Records, Disruptor Management and Selector Songs. The name "Disruptor" as described by Alpert, is "about shaking things up". The label would focus on the long-term development of artists through artist-to-fan communication.
Disruptor Records roster
Disruptor Records roster
• The Chainsmokers • Dove Cameron • Ritt Momney • Christian French • Emmy Meli • Lost Kings • Slush Puppy • Dava
Disruptor Management roster
Disruptor Management roster
• The Chainsmokers • Jessie Murph • Dove Cameron • Gashi • Don Diablo • Lost Kings • Maude Latour • Young Bombs • Nate Sib • Stella Lefty
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- 1.Dowling, Marcus. Adam Alpert on EDM's Role at Sony's Disruptor Records, Bobby Shmurda at Electric Zoo, and More. Complex Music.
- 2.Christman, Ed. Exclusive: Sony Music Forms Disruptor With Chainsmokers Manager. Billboard.
- 3.Lucas. The Chainsmokers Reveal How They First Met & Fight Back Against EDM Doomsayers. Your EDM. 2016-06-10.
- 4.Powell, Karlie. The Man Behind The Chainsmokers' Incredible Success Spills The Beans. Your EDM. 2017-03-13.
- 5.McBryde Jr., J.P.R. The Chainsmokers - Paris [DISRUPTOR RECORDS]. Dance Rebels. 2017-01-17.
- 6.Medved, Matt. The Chainsmokers' Manager Adam Alpert Talks Release Strategy & Evolution From DJ Duo to Arena Act. Billboard. 11 March 2017.
- 7.Rob Stringer Promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Sony Music Entertainment. www.prnewswire.com. 18 October 2016.
- 8.Halperin, Shirley. What Does Rob Stringer's Ascension to Sony Music CEO Mean for the Company's Future?. Billboard. 20 October 2016.
- 9.Marmor, Jacob. Sony, Chainsmokers Manager Forming Disruptor Management. September 6, 2014.
- 10.The Chainsmokers 'Closer' feat. Halsey Sees Official Release via Disruptor Records. The Nocturnal Times. July 29, 2016.
- 11.The Chainsmokers "All We Know" feat. Phoebe Ryan via Disruptor Records. The Nocturnal Times. September 29, 2016.
- 12.Ritt Momney Joins Disruptor / Columbia Records. 360 MAGAZINE ART + MUSIC + DESIGN + FASHION + AUTO + TRAVEL + FOOD + HEALTH. 2020-09-22.
- 13.Dava Unveils a New Brilliant Single 'New Ceilings'. Out Magazine.
- 14.Wonderland Magazine. The LA-hailed newcomer drops her trippy new tune.
- 15.Label Roster. Disruptor Records.
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