Disruptor Records Explained

Disruptor Records
Parent:Sony Music Entertainment
Founded:September 2014
Founder:Adam Alpert (CEO)[1]
Distributor:

Columbia Records

Genre:Various
Country:United States
Location:New York City, New York

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.

History

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.[4] The Chainsmokers released several chart-topping songs with the label such as "Closer", "Paris", and "Something Just Like This".[5]

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."[6] 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.

The name "Disruptor" as described by Alpert, is "about shaking things up". The label would focus on the long-term development of artists through artist-to-fan communication.[9]

Disruptor Records roster

Disruptor Management roster

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dowling. Marcus. Adam Alpert on EDM's Role at Sony's Disruptor Records, Bobby Shmurda at Electric Zoo, and More. Complex Music. 4 May 2017.
  2. Web site: Christman. Ed. Exclusive: Sony Music Forms Disruptor With Chainsmokers Manager. Billboard. 4 May 2017.
  3. Web site: The Chainsmokers Reveal How They First Met & Fight Back Against EDM Doomsayers. Lucas. 2016-06-10. Your EDM. 2017-05-04.
  4. Web site: The Man Behind The Chainsmokers' Incredible Success Spills The Beans. Powell. Karlie. 2017-03-13. Your EDM. 2017-05-04.
  5. Web site: The Chainsmokers - Paris [DISRUPTOR RECORDS]]. McBryde Jr.. J.P.R. 2017-01-17. Dance Rebels. 2017-05-04.
  6. News: The Chainsmokers' Manager Adam Alpert Talks Release Strategy & Evolution From DJ Duo to Arena Act. Medved. Matt. 11 March 2017. Billboard. 2017-05-04.
  7. Web site: Rob Stringer Promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Sony Music Entertainment. 18 October 2016. www.prnewswire.com. en. 2017-05-04.
  8. News: What Does Rob Stringer's Ascension to Sony Music CEO Mean for the Company's Future?. Halperin. Shirley. 20 October 2016. Billboard. 2017-05-04.
  9. Web site: Sony, Chainsmokers Manager Forming Disruptor Management. Marmor. Jacob. September 6, 2014. Sony, Chainsmokers Manager Forming Disruptor Management. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20180124070928/http://www.lessthan3.com/news/sony-chainsmokers-management-forming-disruptor-management. January 24, 2018. dead. 2017-05-04.
  10. Web site: The Chainsmokers 'Closer' feat. Halsey Sees Official Release via Disruptor Records. July 29, 2016. The Nocturnal Times. 2017-05-05.
  11. Web site: The Chainsmokers "All We Know" feat. Phoebe Ryan via Disruptor Records. September 29, 2016. The Nocturnal Times. 2017-05-05.
  12. Web site: 2020-09-22. Ritt Momney Joins Disruptor / Columbia Records. 2021-06-07. 360 MAGAZINE ART + MUSIC + DESIGN + FASHION + AUTO + TRAVEL + FOOD + HEALTH. en-US.
  13. Web site: Dava Unveils a New Brilliant Single 'New Ceilings' . Out Magazine . 22 April 2021.
  14. Web site: The LA-hailed newcomer drops her trippy new tune. . Wonderland Magazine . Wonderland Magazine . 22 April 2021.
  15. Web site: Label Roster . Disruptor Records . 22 April 2021.

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