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10 Stars Who Have Their OWN Record Labels... To Find The Future Of Music!
With Nick Jonas and his BFF Demi Lovato launching their own label together, we take a look at the times stars have gone in search of... other stars!
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1. Nick Jonas And Demi Lovato - Safehouse Records
BFFs Nick and Demi announced in May this year that they've set up their own joint venture record label to launch their own musical projects as well as discovering new talent. We can't think of a pop pair more suited to working together! Picture: Getty
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2. 5 Seconds Of Summer - Hi Or Hey Records
Earlier this year the boys excitedly announced their brand new label - and they'll be releasing their own music through the label as well as signing up their own bands! They've already signed their first act too - Hey Violet!
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3. Jay-Z - Roc Nation
Back in 2008 Jay-Z took his musical dominance to the never level, launch his Roc Nation label and slowly securing some BIG names ranging from Rita Ora and J. Cole to Rihanna and Calvin Harris!
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4. Disclosure - Method Records
They may only be spry young chaps, but Disclosure are already broadening their horizons away from chart domination to focus on the underground side of dance music through their new label imprint Method White, launched earlier this year. Look for some SERIOUSLY cool acts to come through under the watchful eyes of Howard and Guy Lawrence. Picture: Phil Sharp
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5. Ed Sheeran - Gingerbread
Aside from choosing LITERALLY the best record label name ever, inspired his passion for #GingerPride no doubt, we love that Ed wants to help new acts break into the business through his brand new record label, announced in March this year. He's already got his FIRST signing - singer-songwriter Jamie Lawson!
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6. The Vamps - ?
The boys have yet to decide on a name for their new label venture, after teaming up with EMI/Universal for the project, but they'll be responsible for discovering and developing new musical talent. And you can bet these four chaps have a LOT of advice to give the next breed of superstars.
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7. Justin Timberlake - Tennman Records
JT's a man of MANY talents, not the least of which is running his own roster of talent for his record label Tennman Records, with artists like Esmee Denters and FreeSol among it's stars.
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8. Madonna - Maverick
Madonna founded her label way back in 1992 and, while it's been incorporated back into Warner now, Madge signed herself some groundbreaking acts back in the day - from Alanis Morissette to The Prodigy!
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9. Kanye West - GOOD Music
In 2004 'Ye made good on his promise to be the future of music - by looking for the future of music! He signed acts ranging from John Legend and Big Sean to Mos Def and Pusha T, and has had HUGE success with his ever growing roster.
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10. Katy Perry - Metamorphosis Music
In June 2014 Katy announced her Metamorphosis label, signing up singer Ferras as her first act. The first of MANY big successes sure to come under Katy's watchful eye. Picture: Getty
