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The label, named after Island’s former location above Tower Records in New York’s East Village, originally was launched in 1984 and focused on hip-hop and dance music by artists such as Eric B ...
Island Records will relaunch its 4th & Broadway label with LaTrice Burnette as president, Island president/CEO Darcus Beese announced on Tuesday (Nov. 17). Burnette will additionally continue her ...
It's a short story that keeps getting longer. I'm releasing my debut album with Island Records in March. I wanted you to be the first to know. It's album #15 if we're keeping score.
Sparks have announced new album The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte which is out May 26 and finds the sibling duo of Ron & Russell Mael back on Island Records, the label that released such classics as ...
Sparks have announced their first new album for Island Records in 47 years. The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte is due out May 26. It will mark Sparks’ return to the label after parting ways ...
Island Records will relaunch its 4th & Broadway label with LaTrice Burnette as president, Island president/CEO Darcus Beese announced on Tuesday (Nov. 17). Burnette will additionally continue her ...
Island Records Co-CEO Justin Eshak added, “I’m a huge admirer of Brittany. She’s already solidified herself as one of the great talents of her generation and is just getting started. Her ...
A host of the most iconic artists from Island’s storied history, including Annie Lennox, Marcus Mumford and Hozier, were also on hand to celebrate their label, with Lennox saying: “I can honestly say ...
Ad revenue is subsidizing 100% of Island Records’ costs for the Carey booklet, but label execs also see the alliance as a way to expand distribution at a time when the local music store is ...