Disruptor Records

Disruptor Records
Parent companySony Music Entertainment
FoundedSeptember 2014
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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