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{{Short description|American record label; subsidiary of Sony}}
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{{Infobox record label
{{Infobox record label
| name = Disruptor Records
| name = Disruptor Records
| image =Disruptor Records Logo.jpg
| image = Disruptor Records Logo.svg
| caption =
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| parent = [[Sony Music Entertainment]]
| parent = [[Sony Music|Sony Music Entertainment]] (SME)
| founded = September 2014
| founded = {{start date and age|2014|9}}
| founder = [[Adam Alpert]] <small>(CEO)</small><ref>{{cite web|last1=Dowling|first1=Marcus|title=Adam Alpert on EDM's Role at Sony's Disruptor Records, Bobby Shmurda at Electric Zoo, and More|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/09/adam-alpert-disruptor-records|website=Complex Music|accessdate=4 May 2017}}</ref>
| founder = [[Adam Alpert]] <small>(CEO)</small><ref>{{cite web|last1=Dowling|first1=Marcus|title=Adam Alpert on EDM's Role at Sony's Disruptor Records, Bobby Shmurda at Electric Zoo, and More|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/09/adam-alpert-disruptor-records|website=Complex Music|access-date=4 May 2017}}</ref>
| status = <!--Leave blank unless "Inactive" or "Defunct"-->
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| distributor = {{hlist|Sony Music Entertainment}}
| distributor = {{hlist|[[Sony Music Entertainment ]]}}

| genre = [[Electronic music|Electronic]]
[[Columbia Records]]
| genre = Various
| country = United States
| country = United States
| location = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]]
| location = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]]
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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|Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Christman|first1=Ed|title=Exclusive: Sony Music Forms Disruptor With Chainsmokers Manager|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/6243757/exclusive-sony-music-forms-disruptor-with|website=Billboard|accessdate=4 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/06/10/chainsmokers-reveal-beginnings-discuss-edm/|title=The Chainsmokers Reveal How They First Met & Fight Back Against EDM Doomsayers|last=Lucas|date=2016-06-10|website=Your EDM|access-date=2017-05-04}}</ref> The label has sold more than 15 million singles worldwide as of 2016.<ref name=":1" />
'''Disruptor Records''' is an American [[record label]] founded by Adam Alpert in September 2014, as a joint venture with [[Sony Music|Sony Music Entertainment]].<ref name="Christman2017">{{cite web|last1=Christman|first1=Ed|title=Exclusive: Sony Music Forms Disruptor With Chainsmokers Manager|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/legal-and-management/6243757/exclusive-sony-music-forms-disruptor-with|website=Billboard|access-date=4 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/06/10/chainsmokers-reveal-beginnings-discuss-edm/|title=The Chainsmokers Reveal How They First Met & Fight Back Against EDM Doomsayers|last=Lucas|date=2016-06-10|website=Your EDM|access-date=2017-05-04}}</ref> The label has sold more than 15 million singles worldwide as of 2016.<ref name=":1" />


== History ==
== History ==
Alpert founded the label in 2014, alongside his clients' musical group [[The Chainsmokers]], whom he also helped to form by introducing the members, Drew Taggart and Alex Pall in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/03/13/chainsmokers-manager-talks-evolution-dj-duo-arena-act/|title=The Man Behind The Chainsmokers' Incredible Success Spills The Beans|last=Powell|first=Karlie|date=2017-03-13|website=Your EDM|access-date=2017-05-04}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/03/13/chainsmokers-manager-talks-evolution-dj-duo-arena-act/|title=The Man Behind The Chainsmokers' Incredible Success Spills The Beans|last=Powell|first=Karlie|date=2017-03-13|website=Your EDM|access-date=2017-05-04}}</ref> The Chainsmokers released several chart-topping songs with the label such as "[[Closer (The Chainsmokers song)|Closer]]", "[[Paris (The Chainsmokers song)|Paris]]", and "[[Something Just Like This]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dancerebels.com/2017/01/17/chainsmokers-paris-disruptor-records/|title=The Chainsmokers - Paris [DISRUPTOR RECORDS]|last=McBryde Jr.|first=J.P.R|date=2017-01-17|website=Dance Rebels|access-date=2017-05-04}}</ref>


Vancouver-based producer [[Vanic]] signed with the label in 2016.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6835336/vanic-signs-disruptor-records-announces-north-american-road-to-coachella-tour|title=VANIC Signs to Disruptor Records & Announces North American Tour: Exclusive|last=Rishty|first=David|date=6 January 2016|work=Billboard|access-date=2017-05-04|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/01/25/vanic-signs-to-distruptor-records-announces-road-to-coachella-tour/|title=VANIC Signs To Distruptor Records, Announces Road to Coachella Tour|last=Yau|first=Jeffrey|date=2016-01-25|website=Your EDM|access-date=2017-05-04}}</ref> [[Lost Kings]] signed with the label later in October.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://edmjoy.com/2016/10/lost-kings-phone-down/|title=Lost Kings Sign With Disruptor Records And Releases 'Phone Down'!|last=|first=|date=25 October 2016|website=edmjoy.com|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-05-04}}</ref> The Chainsmokers released several chart-topping songs with the label such as "[[Closer (The Chainsmokers song)|Closer]]", "[[Paris (The Chainsmokers song)|Paris]]" and "[[Something Just Like This]]".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancerebels.com/2017/01/17/chainsmokers-paris-disruptor-records/|title=The Chainsmokers - Paris [DISRUPTOR RECORDS]|last=McBryde Jr.|first=J.P.R|date=2017-01-17|website=Dance Rebels|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-05-04}}</ref>
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."<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7718105/chainsmokers-manager-adam-alpert-interview-2017|title=The Chainsmokers' Manager Adam Alpert Talks Release Strategy & Evolution From DJ Duo to Arena Act|last=Medved|first=Matt|date=11 March 2017|work=Billboard|access-date=2017-05-04}}</ref> In 2014, he signed the joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment CEO Doug Morris, who was replaced by Rob Stringer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rob-stringer-promoted-to-chief-executive-officer-of-sony-music-entertainment-300346857.html|title=Rob Stringer Promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Sony Music Entertainment|date=18 October 2016|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en|access-date=2017-05-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7549137/rob-stringer-sony-music-ceo-columbia-future-forecast|title=What Does Rob Stringer's Ascension to Sony Music CEO Mean for the Company's Future?|last=Halperin|first=Shirley|date=20 October 2016|work=Billboard|access-date=2017-05-04}}</ref> and launched Disruptor Records, Disruptor Management and Selector Songs.<ref name=":1" />


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The name "Disruptor" as described by Alpert, is "about shaking things up".<ref name="Christman2017"></ref> The label would focus on the long-term development of artists through artist-to-fan communication.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/sony-chainsmokers-management-forming-disruptor-management|title=Sony, Chainsmokers Manager Forming Disruptor Management|last=Marmor|first=Jacob|date=September 6, 2014|website=Sony, Chainsmokers Manager Forming Disruptor Management|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124070928/http://www.lessthan3.com/news/sony-chainsmokers-management-forming-disruptor-management|archive-date=January 24, 2018|url-status=dead|access-date=2017-05-04}}</ref>
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.“<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7718105/chainsmokers-manager-adam-alpert-interview-2017|title=The Chainsmokers' Manager Adam Alpert Talks Release Strategy & Evolution From DJ Duo to Arena Act|last=Medved|first=Matt|date=11 March 2017|work=Billboard|access-date=2017-05-04|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref> In 2014, he signed the joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment CEO Doug Morris, who was replaced by Rob Stringer<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rob-stringer-promoted-to-chief-executive-officer-of-sony-music-entertainment-300346857.html|title=Rob Stringer Promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Sony Music Entertainment|last=|first=|date=18 October 2016|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-05-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7549137/rob-stringer-sony-music-ceo-columbia-future-forecast|title=What Does Rob Stringer's Ascension to Sony Music CEO Mean for the Company's Future?|last=Halperin|first=Shirley|date=20 October 2016|work=Billboard|access-date=2017-05-04|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref> and launched Disruptor Records, Disruptor Management and Selector Songs.<ref name=":1" />


==Disruptor Records roster==
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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. The artists would be managed by Alpert and their music would be released through Sony.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/sony-chainsmokers-management-forming-disruptor-management|title=Sony, Chainsmokers Manager Forming Disruptor Management|last=Marmor|first=Jacob|date=September 6, 2014|website=Sony, Chainsmokers Manager Forming Disruptor Management|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-05-04}}</ref>
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*[[The Chainsmokers]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenocturnaltimes.com/the-chainsmokers-closer-feat-halsey-sees-official-release-via-disruptor-records/|title=The Chainsmokers 'Closer' feat. Halsey Sees Official Release via Disruptor Records|date=July 29, 2016|website=The Nocturnal Times|access-date=2017-05-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenocturnaltimes.com/chainsmokers-all-we-know-feat-phoebe-ryan-disruptor-records/|title=The Chainsmokers "All We Know" feat. Phoebe Ryan via Disruptor Records|date=September 29, 2016|website=The Nocturnal Times|access-date=2017-05-05}}</ref>
*[[Dove Cameron]]
*[[Ritt Momney]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-22|title=Ritt Momney Joins Disruptor / Columbia Records|url=https://www.the360mag.com/disruptor-columbia-records-family/|access-date=2021-06-07|website=360 MAGAZINE {{!}} ART + MUSIC + DESIGN + FASHION + AUTO + TRAVEL + FOOD + HEALTH|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Christian French (singer)|Christian French]]
*[[Emmy Meli]]
*[[Lost Kings]]
*Slush Puppy
*[[Dava (singer)|Dava]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Dava Unveils a New Brilliant Single 'New Ceilings' |url=https://outnowmagazine.com/dava-new-ceilings/ |website=Out Magazine |access-date=22 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The LA-hailed newcomer drops her trippy new tune. |url=https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2020/07/17/new-noise-dava/ |website=Wonderland Magazine |publisher=Wonderland Magazine |access-date=22 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Label Roster |url=https://www.disruptorrecords.com/label |website=Disruptor Records |access-date=22 April 2021}}</ref>


== Disruptor Management roster ==
In January 2017, Disruptor artists The Chainsmokers, [[Vanic]] and Lost Kings performed at a "Lost in Music", a Sony event series.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7661593/chainsmokers-sony-lost-in-music-vr|title=The Chainsmokers Teamed With Sony For First 'Lost In Music' VR Festival Experience|last=Bein|first=Kat|date=18 January 2017|work=Billboard|access-date=2017-05-04|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref>


* [[The Chainsmokers]]
Heroless, a producer who remixed [[Vanic]]'s song "Too Soon" was signed to the label in 2017.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/03/27/mysterious-17-year-old-just-dropped-first-release-chainsmokers-label/|title=A Mysterious 17-Year-Old Just Dropped His Debut Release On The Chainsmokers' Label|last=Meadow|first=Matthew|date=2017-03-27|website=Your EDM|access-date=2017-05-04}}</ref>
* [[Jessie Murph]]মাঝে

* [[Dove Cameron]]
==Artists==
* [[Gashi (rapper)|Gashi]]
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*[[The Chainsmokers]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thenocturnaltimes.com/the-chainsmokers-closer-feat-halsey-sees-official-release-via-disruptor-records/|title=The Chainsmokers ‘Closer’ feat. Halsey Sees Official Release via Disruptor Records|last=|first=|date=July 29, 2016|website=The Nocturnal Times|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-05-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thenocturnaltimes.com/chainsmokers-all-we-know-feat-phoebe-ryan-disruptor-records/|title=The Chainsmokers "All We Know" feat. Phoebe Ryan via Disruptor Records|last=|first=|date=September 29, 2016|website=The Nocturnal Times|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-05-05}}</ref>
* [[Don Diablo]]
*Heroless<ref name=":2" />
* [[Lost Kings]]দ্বদ
*[[Life of Dillon]]<ref name=":1" />
* [[Maude Latour]]
*[[Lost Kings]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thenocturnaltimes.com/lost-kings-phone-down-emily-warren-via-disruptor-records-rca-records/|title=Lost Kings "Phone Down" feat. Emily Warren via Disruptor Records/RCA Records|last=|first=|date=October 8, 2016|website=The Nocturnal Times|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-05-05}}</ref>
* [[Young Bombs]]
*[[Jocelyn Alice]]<ref name=":1" />
*[[Vanic]]<ref name=":0" />
*[[XYLØ]]<ref name=":1" />
*Bad Bunny


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Latest revision as of 10:21, 21 November 2024

Disruptor Records
Parent companySony Music Entertainment (SME)
FoundedSeptember 2014; 10 years ago (2014-09)
FounderAdam Alpert (CEO)[1]
Distributor(s)
Columbia Records
GenreVarious
Country of originUnited States
LocationNew York City, New York
Official websitedisruptorrecords.com

Disruptor Records is an American record label founded by Adam Alpert in September 2014, as a joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment.[2][3] The label has sold more than 15 million singles worldwide as of 2016.[4]

History

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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.[5] The Chainsmokers released several chart-topping songs with the label such as "Closer", "Paris", and "Something Just Like This".[6]

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."[4] In 2014, he signed the joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment CEO Doug Morris, who was replaced by Rob Stringer[7][8] and launched Disruptor Records, Disruptor Management and Selector Songs.[4]

The name "Disruptor" as described by Alpert, is "about shaking things up".[2] The label would focus on the long-term development of artists through artist-to-fan communication.[9]

Disruptor Records roster

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Disruptor Management roster

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References

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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. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Christman, Ed. "Exclusive: Sony Music Forms Disruptor With Chainsmokers Manager". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  3. ^ Lucas (June 10, 2016). "The Chainsmokers Reveal How They First Met & Fight Back Against EDM Doomsayers". Your EDM. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  4. ^ a b c Medved, Matt (March 11, 2017). "The Chainsmokers' Manager Adam Alpert Talks Release Strategy & Evolution From DJ Duo to Arena Act". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  5. ^ Powell, Karlie (March 13, 2017). "The Man Behind The Chainsmokers' Incredible Success Spills The Beans". Your EDM. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  6. ^ McBryde Jr., J.P.R (January 17, 2017). "The Chainsmokers - Paris [DISRUPTOR RECORDS]". Dance Rebels. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  7. ^ "Rob Stringer Promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Sony Music Entertainment". www.prnewswire.com. October 18, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  8. ^ Halperin, Shirley (October 20, 2016). "What Does Rob Stringer's Ascension to Sony Music CEO Mean for the Company's Future?". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  9. ^ Marmor, Jacob (September 6, 2014). "Sony, Chainsmokers Manager Forming Disruptor Management". Sony, Chainsmokers Manager Forming Disruptor Management. Archived from the original on January 24, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  10. ^ "The Chainsmokers 'Closer' feat. Halsey Sees Official Release via Disruptor Records". The Nocturnal Times. July 29, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  11. ^ "The Chainsmokers "All We Know" feat. Phoebe Ryan via Disruptor Records". The Nocturnal Times. September 29, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  12. ^ "Ritt Momney Joins Disruptor / Columbia Records". 360 MAGAZINE | ART + MUSIC + DESIGN + FASHION + AUTO + TRAVEL + FOOD + HEALTH. September 22, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  13. ^ "Dava Unveils a New Brilliant Single 'New Ceilings'". Out Magazine. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  14. ^ "The LA-hailed newcomer drops her trippy new tune". Wonderland Magazine. Wonderland Magazine. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  15. ^ "Label Roster". Disruptor Records. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
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