KonLive Distribution explained

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Parent:Interscope-Geffen-A&M
Founded:[1]
Founder:Akon
Distributor:Interscope-Geffen-A&M[2]
Genre:Pop, dance, R&B, hip hop
Country:United States

KonLive Distribution (or simply KonLive) was a record label founded by R&B singer Akon in 2007. Launched as a joint venture between Jimmy Iovine's Interscope Records, the label was to allow both parties to manage the career and recording catalogue of singer Lady Gaga.[3] Other notable acts signed to the label included Kardinal Offishall, Colby O'Donis, Brick & Lace, Mali Music, Natalia Kills, Jeffree Star, R. City, Ya Boy, and Verse Simmonds.[4] [5]

Artists

Former artists

Discography

ArtistAlbumAlbum detailsSingles
Brick & LaceLove Is Wicked
  • Never Never
  • Love Is Wicked
  • Get That Clear (Hold Up)
  • Take Me Back
  • Bad To Di Bone
Kardinal OffishallNot 4 Sale
Colby O'DonisColby O
  • Released: September 16, 2008
  • Chart position: 41 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: —
Lady GagaThe Fame
  • Released: August 19, 2008
  • Chart position: 2 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: 6× Platinum
Lady GagaThe Fame Monster
  • Released: November 18, 2009
  • Chart position: 5 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: 5× Platinum
Natalia KillsPerfectionist
  • Released: March 15, 2011
  • Chart position: 134 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: —
Lady GagaBorn This Way
  • Released: May 23, 2011
  • Chart position: 1 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: 4× Platinum
Jeffree StarMr. Diva - EP
  • Released: October 2, 2012
  • Chart position: —
  • RIAA certification: —
  • Mr. Diva
  • Legs Up

See also

Notes and References

  1. The Akon Empire . .
  2. http://www.billboard.com/charts/2008-12-20/r-b-hip-hop-albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Not 4 Sale
  3. Web site: Lady Gaga's 'Just Dance' turns 15: Akon, RedOne on the hit that almost went to the Pussycat Dolls. March 23, 2023. Nolfi. Joey. Entertainment Weekly.
  4. Web site: KonLive Distribution. .
  5. Web site: Akon Signs Verse Simmonds to KonLive . .
  6. Web site: 2014-05-31 . Akon Says He "Cashed Out" On Lady Gaga Before Her Decline . https://web.archive.org/web/20140531225221/https://www.popdust.com/2014/03/24/akon-says-he-cashed-out-on-lady-gaga-before-her-decline/ . dead . 2014-05-31 . 2024-03-08 .