Thrive Music Explained

Founded:1997
Founder:Ricardo Vinas
Country:United States

Thrive Music is a United States-based record label founded in Los Angeles, California, by music industry entrepreneur Ricardo Vinas.[1]

History

Thrive Records was founded in 1997[2] by electronic music trailblazer Ricardo Vinas, as a joint venture with Sire/Warner Bros. Records—the label founded by Seymour Stein.[3] Vinas credits Stein as the most influential mentor in his career.

Thrive had early success in 1998 with the release of the soundtrack album for Darren Aronofsky’s Pi,[4] and launching the premiere DJ mix series, Global Underground. The label immediately had Paul Oakenfold and Deep Dish in its roster.

Thrive Records distributed Oakenfold’s label Perfecto Records for a decade. Paul Oakenfold received a 2006 Grammy nomination for his Thrive Records album, Creamfields (2006).[5] [6]

Deep Dish delivered their most successful and Grammy nominated album, George Is On (2005), during their time at Thrive Records.[7] [8] [9] Thrive Records' artist roster has included the critically acclaimed Roni Size, A-Trak, former Underworld member Darren Emerson, Mark Ronson, Duck Sauce, Sander Kleinenberg, Josh Wink, Ferry Corsten, and Steve Aoki. The Thrive/Dim Mak single, "I’m In The House" featuring will.i.am, was Aoki's only American Top 40 radio crossover single until 2017.

The genre defining debut albums from Steve Aoki, Pillow Face and His Airplane Chronicles (2008), and A-Trak's Infinity+1 (2009),[10] were both released by Thrive Records.

Thrive Records was active in the film soundtrack arena. In addition to Pi, Thrive Records released the soundtrack albums for the Oscar nominated Christopher Nolan film, Memento, and Requiem For a Dream directed by Darren Aronofsky.

Thrive Records dabbled in alternative music after signing Foo Fighter's drummer, Taylor Hawkins, and his solo band, The Coattail Riders.[11] [12]

The label was home to many of today's top EDM executives including former Thrive Records GM Lee Kurisu (Dim Mak Records President), and A&R executives Peter Torres and David Dann (Mind of a Genius Records GM, and Founder).[13]

Thrive Pictures was the film and television division for Thrive Records run by Hollywood film executive Bryan Brucks.[14]

Distribution

WEA Distribution was Thrive Records distributor from 1997 until 2000. Thrive Records moved to RED Distribution/Sony Music in 2001 and ranked consistently as one of RED's top performing labels.[15] Thrive Records provided North American distribution for several iconic European dance labels, including Perfecto Records, Renaissance Recordings, and Global Underground.

Thrive Music

After a successful 15-year run with Thrive Records, Ricardo Vinas launched Thrive Music in 2015 with distribution through Sony Music. Thrive Music has released successful projects from EDM mainstays like Moby,[16] Nicky Romero,[17] Cheat Codes, and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. The label has assembled an artist roster that also includes newcomers like SAYMYNAME,[18] and the 2017 Grammy nominated Lipless,[19] [20] Cazztek, Sick Individuals, Dropout, 4B, Hunter Siegel, Myon, and Madison Mars.[21]

Thrive Music artists are featured in multiple television shows, video games, films, and multi-media ad campaigns. In 2017 those include Despicable Me 3 (trailer), Mountain Dew, So You Think You Can Dance, and Dancing With The Stars.

Artists

Compilations

Thrive Records launched and marketed some of the most successful dance compilation series in the United States:

See also

External links

Notes and References

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  2. Book: Inc, Nielsen Business Media. Billboard. 96. joint-venture thrive records sire records group.. 1997-12-06. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. en.
  3. News: Seymour Stein's Role Expanded at Warner Music Group. The Hollywood Reporter. 2017-09-10. en. 2017-09-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20170910082822/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/seymour-steins-role-expanded-at-564791. live.
  4. Web site: Pi - Original Soundtrack Release Info AllMusic. AllMusic. 2017-09-10. 2017-09-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20170910085905/http://www.allmusic.com/album/release/pi-mr0000268722. live.
  5. Web site: Silverman. Stephen. Kanye West, Alicia, Usher Lead Grammy Noms. People Magazine. People. 30 March 2005. 12 October 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20071012103855/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,927156,00.html. live.
  6. News: Hochman. Steve. A Grammy uproar is in the mix. Los Angeles Times. December 26, 2004. March 30, 2014. June 28, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140628222758/http://articles.latimes.com/2004/dec/26/entertainment/ca-popeye26. live.
  7. Web site: Glowatsky. Pete. Deep Dish Signs Multi-Album Deal With Thrive Music Grammy Winners' Sophomore Studio Set Due in '05. Dance Music/Electronica. About. 2014-03-30. 2014-04-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20140411144822/http://dancemusic.about.com/od/remixersproducers/a/DeepDishThrive.htm. live.
  8. Deep Dish Sign to Thrive Records; Grammy Award Winning Dance Music DJ/Production/Remix Duo; New Artist Album to Be Released March 2005. Business Wire. Business Wire. 30 March 2014. 22 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150622044423/http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20041116005274/en/Deep-Dish-Sign-Thrive-Records-Grammy-Award#.UzinjIXQuE4. live.
  9. Paoletta. Michael. Billboard Bits: Lil Jon, Boost Mobile, Deep Dish. Billboard. Billboard. 30 March 2010. 20 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140920024812/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/65645/billboard-bits-lil-jon-boost-mobile-deep-dish. live.
  10. Web site: A-Trak: Infinity +1 Album Review Pitchfork. pitchfork.com. en. 2017-09-10. 2017-09-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20170910125130/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/12924-infinity-1/. live.
  11. Foo Fighters Still Planning Acoustic Tour. Billboard. Billboard. 30 March 2014. 13 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140913035524/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/58896/foo-fighters-still-planning-acoustic-tour. live.
  12. Book: Inc, Nielsen Business Media. Billboard. 2005-04-16. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. en.
  13. Web site: Behind the Mystery of Mind of a Genius Records. Complex Music. Complex Media. 25 March 2016. 3 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160403004847/http://www.complex.com/music/2016/03/mind-of-a-genius-records-profile. live.
  14. News: Thrive on a feature kick. Harris. Dana. 2004-05-14. Variety. 2017-09-10. en-US. 2017-09-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20170908112600/http://variety.com/2004/film/news/thrive-on-a-feature-kick-1117904868/. live.
  15. Book: Inc, Nielsen Business Media. Billboard. 2004-11-20. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. en.
  16. Moby Talks 'Porcelain' Memoir, Announces New Compilation Album: Exclusive. Billboard. 2017-09-10. 2018-04-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20180429235910/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7349858/moby-porcelain-memoir-compilation-album-exclusive-dance. live.
  17. Nicky Romero Seizes 'The Moment' On New Track. Billboard. 2017-09-10. 2018-04-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20180430000158/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7416462/nicky-romero-the-moment-thrive-music-dance. live.
  18. Web site: SAYMYNAME Releases "Get On My Level". Boyle. Kelly. 2017-02-03. Your EDM. 2017-09-10. 2017-09-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20170910083358/http://www.youredm.com/2017/02/03/saymyname-releases-get-level/. live.
  19. News: Lipless. 2017-05-14. GRAMMY.com. 2017-09-10. en.
  20. News: Lipless returns with new original "Brilliance" - EARMILK. 2017-05-26. EARMILK. 2017-09-10. en-US. 2017-10-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20171028013757/https://earmilk.com/2017/05/26/lipless-returns-with-new-original-brilliance/. live.
  21. Web site: Thrive Music Crushes it with new Madison Mars Single: We Are The Night. @KristopherNovak. 2017-03-20. EDM Sauce. 2017-09-10. 2022-10-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20221019173028/https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/03/20/thrive-music-crushes-new-madison-mars-single-night/. live.

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