Gamma (media company) explained

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Founder:Larry Jackson
Ike Youssef

Gamma (stylized as gamma. with a full stop) is an American media company founded in 2023 by former Apple executive Larry Jackson and record executive Ike Youssef.[1] Described as a competitor to major labels, the company acts as an alternative distributor for multimedia content by means of a prior acquisition of the technology platform Vydia.[2] Upon its launch in March of that year, the company's initial artists included Usher, Rick Ross, and Snoop Dogg, and later Sexyy Red and French Montana.[3] [4] [5] Jackson founded the company with US$1 billion in start-up capital with investment from billionaires including Todd Boehly, with "particular and [acute]" focus on Black culture.[6] [7]

Artists

ActYear signed Releases under label
Snoop Dogg20232
Rick Ross1
Usher1
Sexyy Red[8] 2
French Montana[9] 1
D Smoke0
Jaden[10] 20240
Willow1
4Batz1
f5ve2
Rich the Kid1

Distributed labels

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Larry Jackson Launches Gamma, Major Label Rival with Unprecedented Backing. Billboard.com.
  2. Web site: After acquisition, what's next for Vydia?. Matthew. Fazelpoor. April 17, 2023.
  3. Web site: Maybach Music Group Strikes Partnership with Gamma. Sheeshmedia.com.
  4. Web site: Apple, Larry Jackson, And The $1 Billion: The Machine Helping Program Sexxy Red. Ann. Brown. August 30, 2023. Moguldom.
  5. Web site: Larry Jackson Launches New 'Gamma' Music Company with Usher and Rick Ross. Variety.com. 8 March 2023 .
  6. With Gamma, Larry Jackson Is Putting $1 Billion to Work for Black Culture. Elias. Leight. . August 8, 2023.
  7. News: Appes Money and Snoop Dogg's Songs Back this 1 Billion Startup. Bloomberg. 8 March 2023 .
  8. Web site: June 29, 2023 . Who Is Sexyy Red Signed To? .
  9. Web site: August 11, 2023 . French Montana inks global partnership with Larry Jackson's $1bn-backed gamma . Music Business Worldwide.
  10. Web site: Gamma. Aligns with Three Six Zero . 8 May 2024 . . Hits Digital Ventures.
  11. Web site: Maybach Music and Gamma Announce Partnership. Variety.com. 29 September 2023 .