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{{Short description|1993–2004 American record label}}
'''Trauma Records''' is a [[record label]] subsidiary of [[Interscope Records]] that includes [[Bush (band)|Bush]] and [[No Doubt]] among its most popular artists. It was acquired by Interscope Records in [[2004 in music|2004]].
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| parent = [[Interscope Records]]
| founded = {{Start date|1993}}
| founder = Paul Palmer, Rob Kahane, David J Holman<ref name="variety">{{cite news |last1=Sandler |first1=Adam |date=19 March 1998 |title=Regency painlessly buys Trauma label |url=https://variety.com/1998/music/news/regency-painlessly-buys-trauma-label-1117468970/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915225705/https://variety.com/1998/music/news/regency-painlessly-buys-trauma-label-1117468970/ |archive-date=2018-09-15 |accessdate=15 September 2018 |work=Variety |publisher=Variety Media, LLC |ref=variety}}</ref>
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| country = United States
| location = Los Angeles
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'''Trauma Records''' was a Los Angeles–based independent [[record label]] created in 1993 by Paul Palmer and Rob Kahane.<ref name="variety" />


Trauma Records had a joint venture agreement with [[Interscope Records]] that included financing and distribution through [[Interscope Records]]. Trauma signed and developed bands such as [[Bush (British band)|Bush]], [[No Doubt]], [[Phunk Junkeez]], and [[The Flys (US band)|The Flys]]. Trauma's Bush catalog was transferred to [[Kirtland Records]] in 2005.
Due to poor management, Trauma's Bush catalogue was transferred to [[Kirtland Records]] in 2005. The deal that lead to this also included the rights to No Doubt's [[Tragic Kingdom]] but these rights were quickly sold to Interscope following a lucrative offer from the label.


'''Trauma Records''' was also the label under which [[NBA]] superstar [[Shaquille O'Neal]] released his [[hip-hop]] albums. Shaq's most anticipated album, ''[[Shaquille O'Neal Presents His Superfriends, Vol.1]]'' was never released.
Trauma Records was the label under which [[NBA]] superstar [[Shaquille O'Neal]] released his [[hip-hop]] albums. However, his most anticipated album, ''[[Shaquille O'Neal Presents His Superfriends, Vol. 1]]'' was never released. It also released several soundtracks to popular films starring [[Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen]] such as ''[[Holiday in the Sun (film)|Holiday in the Sun]]'' and ''[[When in Rome (2002 film)|When in Rome]]''.


Currently the label is inactive with no website or current address. Interscope has all but phased out the label following its decline in management and sales.
In 2004 Trauma Records became a subsidiary of [[Interscope Records]], and is currently inactive with no website or current address. Interscope has all but phased out the label following its decline in management and sales.


The label has been reactivated as Trauma2 Records but their website has been off-line since September 2018.
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== See also ==

Kahane now manages [[Bush (British band)|Bush]], whom he signed to the original label.

== Controversies ==
In 1997, Trauma sued Interscope for $100 million when Interscope laid claim to No Doubt's contract, which Trauma asserted had been transferred to Trauma in 1995. The suit was settled out of court, allowing Trauma to retain the group's recording rights and obtain $3 to $5 million in cash.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Philips |first=Chuck |date=1997-08-29 |title=Interscope, Trauma Settle Legal Dispute |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-aug-29-fi-26921-story.html |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 1999 the label sued Bush for breach of contract seeking US$40 million when they delayed their release of ''[[The Science of Things]].'' In 2001 they left the label and signed to [[Atlantic Records]].<ref>{{Cite web |author=Billboard Staff |date=2001-03-29 |title=Sources: Bush Splits Trauma, Eyes Atlantic |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/sources-bush-splits-trauma-eyes-atlantic-80228/ |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Artists ==

* [[Bush (British band)|Bush]]
* [[No Doubt]]
* [[Phunk Junkeez]]
* [[Louie Louie (musician)|Louie Louie]]
* [[Janus Stark (band)|Janus Stark]]
* [[The Flys (American band)|The Flys]]
* [[Bree Sharp]]

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==See also==
* [[List of record labels]]
* [[List of record labels]]

==References==
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Latest revision as of 16:01, 25 November 2024

Trauma Records
Parent companyInterscope Records
Founded1993 (1993)
FounderPaul Palmer, Rob Kahane, David J Holman[1]
StatusInactive
Country of originUnited States
LocationLos Angeles
Official websitewww.trauma2.com[dead link‍]

Trauma Records was a Los Angeles–based independent record label created in 1993 by Paul Palmer and Rob Kahane.[1]

Trauma Records had a joint venture agreement with Interscope Records that included financing and distribution through Interscope Records. Trauma signed and developed bands such as Bush, No Doubt, Phunk Junkeez, and The Flys. Trauma's Bush catalog was transferred to Kirtland Records in 2005.

Trauma Records was the label under which NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal released his hip-hop albums. However, his most anticipated album, Shaquille O'Neal Presents His Superfriends, Vol. 1 was never released. It also released several soundtracks to popular films starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen such as Holiday in the Sun and When in Rome.

In 2004 Trauma Records became a subsidiary of Interscope Records, and is currently inactive with no website or current address. Interscope has all but phased out the label following its decline in management and sales.

The label has been reactivated as Trauma2 Records but their website has been off-line since September 2018.

Kahane now manages Bush, whom he signed to the original label.

Controversies

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In 1997, Trauma sued Interscope for $100 million when Interscope laid claim to No Doubt's contract, which Trauma asserted had been transferred to Trauma in 1995. The suit was settled out of court, allowing Trauma to retain the group's recording rights and obtain $3 to $5 million in cash.[2]

In 1999 the label sued Bush for breach of contract seeking US$40 million when they delayed their release of The Science of Things. In 2001 they left the label and signed to Atlantic Records.[3]

Artists

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Sandler, Adam (19 March 1998). "Regency painlessly buys Trauma label". Variety. Variety Media, LLC. Archived from the original on 2018-09-15. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  2. ^ Philips, Chuck (1997-08-29). "Interscope, Trauma Settle Legal Dispute". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  3. ^ Billboard Staff (2001-03-29). "Sources: Bush Splits Trauma, Eyes Atlantic". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-27.


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