Tennman Records
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Tennman Records | |
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Parent company | Universal Music Group |
Founded | 2007 |
Founder | Justin Timberlake |
Distributing label | Interscope Records (U.S.) Polydor Records (outside U.S.) |
Genre | Various |
Country of origin | US |
Location | Los Angeles, California |
Official website | Official website of Tennman Records |
Tennman Records is an American record label created as a joint venture between Justin Timberlake and Interscope Records.
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The label was announced in a press release dated May 28, 2007.[1]
"We are all excited about the talent we have to offer already on our roster and I cannot wait to introduce the world to my new discoveries," Timberlake said in a statement.
Six-time Grammy Award winner Justin Timberlake serves as the company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Justin sets the company's creative direction and is actively involved in all phases of the label's operations.
Ken Komisar serves as the company's President. Rey Flemings serves as the company's chief operating officer. Navin Watumull serves as the company's A&R Manager.
Dutch YouTube celebrity Esmée Denters was the first artist to be signed to the new label. On June 6, 2007, the company announced she would be opening for Mr. Timberlake at six venues during his 2007 European tour[2].