Iconic
music label launches first division in Asia
Island
Records Philippines will be dedicated to helping the best Filipino
music talent achieve domestic success whilst reaching new audiences
worldwide.
Label
launch roster includes some of the most exciting and popular domestic
artists; Juan Karlos; Over October & Lala Vinzon, alongside new
signings Zack Tabudlo; Fern. and One Click Straight.
MANILA,
July 23, 2020–
Universal Music Philippines (UMP), a division of Universal Music
Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today
announced the launch of Island
Records Philippines, a new
domestic label division dedicated
to
helping the best musical talent from the Philippines to achieve local
success, whilst reaching new audiences
worldwide.
The launch
marks the beginning of a new chapter in the illustrious history of
Island Records, which was founded 61 years ago in Jamaica by Chris
Blackwell and has helped shape and influence global artist and music
culture for more than six decades. Opening its first international
division within Asia, Island Records Philippines will honour the
historic legacy of the label, by celebrating the rich diversity of
music produced throughout the country, which itself is an island
nation, made up of 7641 individual islands.
Island
Records Philippines launches with a flagship roster that includes
some of the most popular and respected Filipino talent including;
Juan Karlos;
Over October
and Lala
Vinzon,
alongside new label signings Zack
Tabudlo; Fern.
and One
Click Straight.
The
announcement was made today via a virtual live-streaming press
conference from Manila by Enzo Valdez, MD, Universal Music
Philippines.
In
making the announcement, Valdez said, “We
are excited to launch Island Records here in the Philippines and to
build our own family of local artists, that can further extend the
huge legacy of Island within the region and beyond. In the coming
years, we will look to establish Island as a home to some of the most
impactful and important artists from the Philippines, whilst
introducing them to new audiences around the world through UMG’s
unrivalled global network of companies around the world.”
Calvin
Wong, CEO, Universal Music Southeast Asia & Senior Vice
President, Asia Universal
Music said, “In
keeping with the traditions and values of the historic Island label,
we are looking forward to creating a respected home for great
artistry and talent from the Philippines.”
The
press conference featured performances from the label’s roster of
artists, alongside video messages of welcome and support from across
the global Island Records family including: Island Records founder,
Chris Blackwell, Darcus Beese, President, Island Records U.S., Louis
Bloom, President, Island Records U.K. and artists including; PUBLIC;
Skip Marley; Johnny Orlando; Olivier O’Brien; Keshi; Jack Ross and
Banners.
“I’m
so proud to hear that Island Records has started in the Philippines.
One Love.”
- Chris
Blackwell, Founder, Island Records.
“A
message to all the new artists in the Philippines. We are here, we
are your family and we look forward to working with you.”
–
Darcus Beese, President & CEO, Island Records U.S.
“Island
Records is rightly regarded as one of the most iconic record labels
in the world since it was founded by Chris Blackwell just over 60
years ago. Through its many incredible and inspirational artists,
Island has helped shift and shape culture around the globe. We are
absolutely delighted that Island will have its own outpost in the
Philippines, and we are sure we will share in this legacy and forge a
bright and successful future. Welcome to the Island Family.”
– Louis
Bloom, President, Island Records U.K.
Universal
Music Philippines has led the local music market for more than a
decade and is currently home to an array of leading Filipino talent
including; Darren Espanto & Autotellic. UMG recently announced
the arrival of Def Jam Philippines, a new regional label dedicated to
developing and nurturing the best in hip-hop talent and culture
within the country, with its first signing the hotly tipped VVS
Collective. The launch of Island Records Philippines will further
strengthen its position as the natural home for the best in domestic
music talent for many years to come.
The
first release on Island Records Philippines is “BLESS Ü”,
the new single from Juan
Karlos
which is released on July 24, followed by “Nangangamba”
by Zack Tabudlo which follows on July 31.
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