Lioness Records

Lioness Records
Founded 2009
Founder Amy Winehouse
Genre R&B
Country of origin UK
Location London
Official Website www.LionessRecords.com

Lioness Records is a British record label, founded in 2009 by the late soul singer Amy Winehouse. Winehouse stated she was inspired by Berry Gordy's Motown Records, and The Specials' 2 Tone Records to create her own label.[1]

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Formation

Lioness Records was formed in 2009, due to Winehouse's wish of signing Dionne Bromfield, her goddaughter. Winehouse stated that "the first time I heard Dionne sing, I couldn't believe what I was hearing, such an amazing voice from such a young cat. She’s so much better than I was at her age. I'm just so proud of her".[2] The name Lioness Records comes from a necklace, given to Winehouse from her grandmother, Cynthia, bearing a pendant featuring a lioness. Winehouse explained further, in an interview with Temple Grandin in 2008, saying, "My nan was like my best friend. She was the sweetest, strongest, most amazing person I've ever met and when I was thinking of what to call the label I picked up the necklace and knew straight away that I'd call it Lioness, in honour of Cynthia."[3]

Roster

Current signed artists

Act Year signed Lioness Records Albums
Dionne Bromfield 2009 2
Zalon 2011 —
Liam Bailey 2010 1

Release History

Albums

Artist albums

Year Information UK
2009 Dionne Bromfield - Introducing Dionne Bromfield 33
2011 Dionne Bromfield - Good for the Soul
  • Released: July 4, 2011
  • Singles: "Yeah Right", "Foolin'
  • BPI certification: (uncertified)
 53
2011 Liam Bailey - Out of the Shadows
  • Released: September 12, 2011
  • Singles: "It's Not the Same"
  • BPI certification: (uncertified)
 —
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

Singles

2010's

Release Date Artist Title UK HUNGARY BULGARIA TOP 40
October 17, 2011 Dionne Bromfield Ouch — — —
September 23, 2011 Dionne Bromfield Spinnin For 2012 — — —
July 30, 2011 Liam Bailey It's Not the Same — — —
June 17, 2011 Dionne Bromfield Foolin — — 7
February 21, 2011 Dionne Bromfield Yeah Right 36 20 36
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

2000's

Release Date Artist Title UK
December 20, 2009 Dionne Bromfield Ain't No Mountain High Enough —
November 1, 2009 Dionne Bromfield Mama Said 43
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

References

  1. ^ "About Lioness". LionessRecords.com. http://www.amywinehouse.com/lioness/about.php. Retrieved 2009-10-02. 
  2. ^ "Amy Winehouse 'Lioness Records'". femalefirst.co.uk. 2009-09-21. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Amy+Winehouse-28631.html. Retrieved 2009-10-02. 
  3. ^ "Wino roars into Lioness label". The Sun. 2009-09-21. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/2646836/Wino-roars-into-Lioness-label.html. Retrieved 2009-10-02. 

External links

Amy Winehouse
Studio albums
Compilation albums
EPs
Singles
Featured singles
Video releases
Concert tours
The Frank Tour (2003–2005) · Back to Black Tour (2006–2008) · The Return of Amy (2010–2011)
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