| Global Music Group | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Roland Turner Anthony Marotta |
| Distributor(s) | Universal Music Group (United States) |
| Genre | Hip hop Rap R&B Rock Country Pop |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | New York City, USA Mobile, Alabama, USA |
| Official Website | Official website of Global Music Group |
Global Music Group is a United States based record label, distributed by Universal Music Group. The company also has divisions in Canada, Asia and Europe.
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Global Music Group was founded by Roland Turner, Tennessee and Anthony Marotta, in New York. Global Music Group, New York was sold to investors in CA, with Susan Berg as CEO.[1] On June 25, 2008 with the assistance of Bankruptcy attorney Kathleen P. March and entertainment consultants KAKI Entertainment; Global Music Group, New York acquired the winning bid to purchase the hip-hop label Death Row Records for $24 million.[2] Death Row Records, the label that released albums by Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg was available for auction after founder Suge Knight filed bankruptcy in the wake of a $107 million judgment he was ordered to pay to label co-founder Lydia Harris.[3] The deal, however, collapsed due to infighting between the initial founders and the investors.[4] There were multiple Global Music Group corporations created and in addition to the actual winning bid to Global Music Group, New York; each of the other corporations were claiming ownership, including Global Music Group Tennessee and Global Music Group, Delaware. Subsequently, Global Music Group, New York was unable to deliver funds and the Bankruptcy Court held a new auction for the assets of Death Row Records, with the winning bid going to WIDEawake Entertainment Group for $18M.,[5]
In August 2008 Global Music Group signed multi-platinum British R&B artist, Mark Morrison.[6] The Label issued a statement on August 5, 2008 via their website welcoming Mark Morrison and emphasizing the acquisition of Death Row Records,[7] which was ultimately unsuccessful.
In June 2009, it was announced that former Interscope and Warner Bros. record executive Kevin Black, had been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Global Music Group. Along with Cliff Wise, appointed CEO of Global Music Group Canada, and Scott C Shephard being appointed President/CEO of Global Music Group Europe.[8]
In September 2008, Global Music Group opened an office, and studio in Mobile, Alabama. The company hosted a red carpet label launch party on October 29, 2008 in Mobile, Alabama.[9]
Artists who are currently signed include: