Sony Music Entertainment is the second largest of the 'Big Three' record companies in the world, behind Universal Music Group and ahead of Warner Music Group. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.
Universal Music Group is the world's leading music company. It includes a collection of labels such as Interscope Geffen A&M, Island Records, Def Jam Recordings, and many more.
Warner Music Group is the third-largest music company in the world. It owns a broad array of record labels including Warner Bros. Records, Atlantic Records, and Elektra Records.
EMI Group Limited was a British multinational conglomerate founded in 1931. It was once one of the 'Big Four' record companies in the music industry. Now part of Warner Music Group.
BMG Rights Management is an international music company focused on the management of music publishing, recording rights and music licensing.
A collective of independent record labels that promote underground and alternative music. Known for discovering new talent and fostering niche genres.
Motown Records is a record label originally founded by Berry Gordy Jr. in 1959. It played a pivotal role in the racial integration of popular music and was instrumental in the crossover success of African American artists.
Atlantic Records is an American record label founded in 1947. It is a subsidiary of Warner Music Group and has been home to many legendary artists across various genres.
Island Records is a British-Jamaican record label founded in 1959. It has been influential in reggae, rock, and pop music, and is now part of Universal Music Group.
Capitol Records is an American record label founded in 1942. It is now part of Universal Music Group and has a rich history in rock, pop, and country music.