Spinnin' Records Explained

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Parent:Warner Music Group
Distributor:Atlantic Records Group
Country:Netherlands
Location:Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Spinnin' Records is a Dutch electronic music record label[1] founded in 1999 by Eelko van Kooten and Roger de Graaf.[2] [3] In September 2017, Warner Music Group acquired Spinnin' Records for over $100 million.[4]

Background

Van Kooten is the son of former Dutch radio DJ and businessman Willem van Kooten, and initially worked in the publishing business of his father.[5] Together with Roger de Graaf, a former employee of the specialist dance retailer Rhythm Import, van Kooten formed Spinnin' Records in 1999. In the beginning, they concentrated on the pressing of vinyl for artists.

Spinnin' Records hosts 25 active sub-labels alongside their main imprint; the majority linked to a specific artist. The label provides A&R, management, publishing and (digital) marketing for artists they have under contract. The label used to promote songs without naming the artists in order to 'create a buzz'.[6]

Following the acquisition of Spinnin' by Warner Music Group, co-founder van Kooten left the company while de Graaf became the CEO.[7]

In October 2023 the label moved its headquarters from Hilversum to Amsterdam.[8]

Artists

See main article: List of Spinnin' Records artists.

Awards and nominations

YearOrganizationRecipient(s)CategoryResult
2019International Dance Music AwardsSpinnin' RecordsBest Label[9]
2020[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. 50 Most Important People in EDM. Rolling Stone. 30 October 2016.
  2. Web site: Elektro Exclusive: Interview with the founders of Spinnin' Records. Cynthia. Conte. 20 August 2012. Elektro Daily. https://web.archive.org/web/20140419162802/http://www.elektrodaily.com/news/2012/08/elektro-exclusive-interview-with-the-founders-of-spinnin%E2%80%99-records/. 19 April 2014. dead.
  3. Web site: ADE 2014, Spinnin' Records, promo e acquisizioni. Riccardo. Sada. 17 October 2014. DJ Mag Italia. it. 22 November 2014.
  4. Web site: Warner buys Spinnin' Records in $100m+ deal - Music Business Worldwide. 7 September 2017.
  5. News: 3voor12 - Eelko van Kooten (Spinnin'): "Alle muziek wordt gratis". de Vries. Atze. 23 April 2015. 3voor12. nl-NL. 30 October 2016.
  6. R3hab and KSHMR Revealed as Artists Behind 'Strong' on Spinnin' Records: Exclusive. Billboard. 28 July 2017.
  7. News: WMG acquires Spinnin' Records. 9 September 2017.
  8. News: Warner Music opens new creative hub in Amsterdam to house Benelux units and Spinnin' Records. 21 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231023211944/https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/warner-music-opens-new-creative-hub-in-amsterdam-to-house-benelux-units-and-spinnin-records/. 23 October 2023.
  9. Web site: IDMA 2019 Nominees, SHAQ "Becoming Diesel" WMC Conversation Announced . Magnetic . Magnetic Magazine . en-us . 28 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190630162101/https://www.magneticmag.com/2019/02/idma-2019-nominees-shaq-becoming-diesel-wmc-conversation-announced/ . 30 June 2019 . live .
  10. Web site: IDMA 2020 winners announced: Avicii's 'Tim' named as the best album. Lakshay. Bhagtani. 1 April 2020.

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