Spinnin' Records is a Dutch electronic music record label[1] founded in 1999 by Eelko van Kooten and Roger de Graaf.[2][3] In September 2017, Warner Music Group acquired Spinnin' Records for over $100 million.[4]
| Spinnin' Records | |
|---|---|
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| Parent company | Warner Music Group |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder |
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| Distributor(s) | Atlantic Records Group |
| Genre | |
| Country of origin | Netherlands |
| Location | Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands |
| Official website | Official website |
Background
editVan Kooten is the son of former Dutch radio DJ and businessman Willem van Kooten, and initially worked in the publishing business of his father.[5] Together with Roger de Graaf, a former employee of the specialist dance retailer Rhythm Import, van Kooten formed Spinnin' Records in 1999.[5] In the beginning, they concentrated on the pressing of vinyl for artists.[5]
Spinnin' Records hosts 25 active sub-labels alongside their main imprint; the majority linked to a specific artist. The label provides A&R, management, publishing and (digital) marketing for artists they have under contract. The label used to promote songs without naming the artists in order to 'create a buzz'.[6]
Following the acquisition of Spinnin' by Warner Music Group, co-founder van Kooten left the company while de Graaf became the CEO.[7]
In October 2023 the label moved its headquarters from Hilversum to Amsterdam.[8][9]
Sub-labels
edit- Brine Records (run by Pickle)[10]
- Congo Records (run by Lincoln Jesser)[11]
- Controversia (run by Alok)[12]
- Dharma Worldwide (run by Kshmr)[13]
- Doorn Records (run by Sander van Doorn)[14]
- Heartfeldt Records (run by Sam Feldt)[15]
- Hysteria (run by Bingo Players)[16]
- Kryteria Records (run by Kryder)[17]
- Maxximize Records (run by Blasterjaxx)[18]
- Mentalo Music (run by Robin Schulz)[19]
- Musical Freedom (run by Tiësto)[20]
- Aftr:Hrs[21]
- Night Service Only (run by Cid)[22]
- Oz Records (run by Ummet Ozcan)[23]
- OneHundred (run by Hedegaard)[24]
- Sink or Swim (run by Guz)[25]
- Sinphony (run by Timmy Trumpet)[26]
- Source[27]
- Spinnin' Compilations[28]
- Spinnin' Create (previously named Spinnin' Copyright Free Music)[29]
- Spinnin' Deep[30]
- Spinnin' NEXT[31]
- Spinnin' Premium[32]
- Spinnin' Records Asia[33]
- Spinnin' Talent Pool[34]
- SPRS[35]
- Tonco Tone (run by Chocolate Puma)[36]
Former sublabels
edit- Barong Family (run by Yellow Claw) (now independent)
- Fly Eye Records (run by Calvin Harris) (now defunct)
- Heldeep Records (run by Oliver Heldens)[37] (now independent)
- Hexagon (run by Don Diablo)[38] (now independent)
- Made In NL[39]
- Protocol Recordings (run by Nicky Romero) (now independent)[40]
- Skink (run by Showtek)[41] (moved to Armada Music, now independent under the 2Dutch Music Group)
- Smash The House (run by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike) (now independent, later moved to Sony Music)
- Wall Recordings (run by Afrojack, moved to Universal Music Group)[42]
Artists
editAwards and nominations
edit| Year | Organization | Recipient(s) | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | International Dance Music Awards | Spinnin' Records | Best Label | Nominated | [43] |
| 2020 | Won | [44] |
References
edit- ^ "50 Most Important People in EDM". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ Conte, Cynthia (20 August 2012). "Elektro Exclusive: Interview with the founders of Spinnin' Records". Elektro Daily. Archived from the original on 19 April 2014.
- ^ Sada, Riccardo (17 October 2014). "ADE 2014, Spinnin' Records, promo e acquisizioni" (in Italian). DJ Mag Italia. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ^ "Warner buys Spinnin' Records in $100m+ deal - Music Business Worldwide". 7 September 2017.
- ^ a b c de Vries, Atze (23 April 2015). "3voor12 - Eelko van Kooten (Spinnin'): "Alle muziek wordt gratis"". 3voor12 (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ "R3hab and KSHMR Revealed as Artists Behind 'Strong' on Spinnin' Records: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
- ^ "WMG acquires Spinnin' Records". Retrieved 9 September 2017.
- ^ Warner Music Benelux, Spinnin' Records, Warner Chappell Music Benelux reveal new creative space in the heart of Amsterdam, Warner Music, 20 October 2023, archived from the original on 1 November 2023, retrieved 21 January 2024,
The Warner Music Group companies have all relocated from Hilversum to a central spot in the city with views of the harbour
- ^ "Warner Music opens new creative hub in Amsterdam to house Benelux units and Spinnin' Records". Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ "Brine Records". Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Congo Records". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Controversia". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "KSHMR ANNOUNCES HIS OWN DHARMA WORLDWIDE RECORD LABEL". We Rave You. 19 June 2017. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
- ^ "DOORN Records". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Sam Feldt speaks on debut of new Heartfeldt Records imprint amid coronavirus crisis". Dancing Astronaut. 20 March 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ "Hysteria". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "KRYDER'S IMPRINT SOSUMI SAYS GOODBYE WITH THE 100TH RELEASE". The Groove Cartel. 1 April 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Maxximize Records". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ White, Nick (30 May 2020). "Robin Schulz Launches New Label Mentalo Music Alongside New Single". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Musical Freedom". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "AFTR:HRS". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Night Service Only". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "OZ Records". Retrieved 4 July 2020.
- ^ "OneHundred". Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ "Sink or Swim". Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ Torà, Pol (12 June 2020). "Timmy Trumpet officially presents brand new label 'SINPHONY'". We Rave You. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "SOURCE". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Spinnin' Compilations". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Spinnin' Copyright Free Music". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Spinnin' Deep". Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Spinnin' NEXT". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Spinnin' Records Launches New Subscription Model Titled "Spinnin' Premium"". Your EDM. 25 October 2015.
- ^ "Spinnin' Records Launches Asia-Centric Label: Exclusive". Billboard. 19 November 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ "Spinnin' Talent Pool". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "SPRS". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ White, Nick (2 March 2020). "Chocolate Puma Launches It's [sic] Tonco Tone Label With A 'Megablast'". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ "Heldeep Records". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "HEXAGON". Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ "Made In NL". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Protocol Recordings". Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Skink". Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ "Wall Recordings". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ Magnetic. "IDMA 2019 Nominees, SHAQ "Becoming Diesel" WMC Conversation Announced". Magnetic Magazine. Archived from the original on 30 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ Bhagtani, Lakshay (1 April 2020). "IDMA 2020 winners announced: Avicii's 'Tim' named as the best album".
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