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RedOne’s 2101 Records partners with Capitol

By | Published on Thursday 2 May 2013

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Producer RedOne’s 2101 Records has signed a new worldwide partnership agreement with the former EMI and now Universal-owned Capitol Records. The company was launched as a joint venture with Universal in 2010, and will now move its operations to the iconic Capitol Tower in LA as it officially allies with the mega-major’s new Capitol division.

Capitol Music Group CEO Steve Barnett told CMU: “RedOne is a true visionary and one of the most well-rounded and talented figures in music. He can do it all, but we’re especially relying on his acumen as an executive and his commitment to discovering and guiding new talent through 2101 Records to bring success to our partnership and enhance Capitol’s reputation as a welcoming home for artists in all genres of music. I welcome RedOne to Capitol and look forward to many years of shared success with him and 2101 Records”.

RedOne himself added: “Today is truly a monumental day for 2101 Records, and marks an exciting new chapter in my career. Capitol Records is a great partner for us, and we can’t wait to bring our artists to music fans around the world under 2101 Records/Capitol. I look forward to working with Steve, Lucian [Grainge], and my amazing team to drive 2101 to pre-eminence in the days, weeks, months, and years to come”.

As previously reported, last month Universal announced the launch of Capitol Records UK, joining the mega-major’s other British frontline labels: Island, Polydor, Virgin EMI and Decca.



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