Dirty Hit
Dirty Hit | |
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Founder | James Oborne, Brian Smith, Ugo Ehiogu |
Distributor(s) | Universal Music Group |
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Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Official website |
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Dirty Hit is a British record label, formed in 2009. The label was set up by Jamie Oborne, Brian Smith, and former England footballer, Ugo Ehiogu.[1][2] Dirty Hit is distributed by Universal Music Group. It is based in West London, England. [3]
The label's current roster features Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Wolf Alice, Fossil Collective, The 1975, The Japanese House, Ben Khan, QTY, Pale Waves, King Nun, Superfood, and Marika Hackman. The 1975 were the first act on the label to achieve mainstream success, having achieved a number 1 on the UK Albums Chart in September 2013 with their eponymous debut album.[4]
In May 2017, the label organised the Dirty Hit Tour featuring Superfood, King Nun and Pale Waves.[5]
It is classed by the Association of Independent Music as an independent label, despite its distribution by Universal.[6]
References
- ↑ "The Footballers Football Column". The Daily Mail. London. 28 August 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ↑ Dirty Hit Limited, Companies House
- ↑ "Dirty Hit!". Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ↑ "The 1975 score debut number 1 album". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ↑ Wright, Lisa (15 May 2017). "It's a Dirty Hit!". DIY. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
- ↑ "AIM Independent Music Awards Nominees Announced!". Retrieved 3 December 2013.
External links
- Official website
- Little Comets Official Website
- General Fiasco Official Website
- Fossil Collective Official Website
- Benjamin Francis Leftwich Official Website
- The 1975 Official Website