Valholla Entertainment Explained
Valholla Entertainment is an American music company and artist management company. Founded by Vince Valholla in 2005,[1] in Miami, Florida.[2] [3] Valholla Entertainment’s 2015 release of Kirby Maurier’s Doing The Most was one of the highest selling independent R&B albums in the South Atlantic Region that year (US).[4] On February 22, 2016, Valholla Recording Artist Kirby Maurier was announced as one of three winners of the fourth annual GRAMMY Amplifier program.[5] [6] [7]
In the spring of 2016, Kirby embarked on a multi-city tour[8] which included stops for the GRAMMY Pro Songwriters Summit,[9] The 3rd Annual Los Angeles Chapter GRAMMY Showcase[10] and South by Southwest music festival.[11]
In September of 2016, Valholla[12] announced the production trio The Track Burnaz as a new addition to their management roster. On December 2nd, Epic Records/Freebandz released The Track Burnaz produced single, "Bad Tings"[13] by Zoey Dollaz featuring DB Bantino. The Track Burnaz contributed to Big Sean's fourth studio album, I Decided.[14] on the track "Inspire Me" (produced by The Track Burnaz, Detail and Sidney Swift) and on Future's HNDRXX album with the song, "Use Me".[15] I Decided. was certified Gold[16] by the RIAA in April 2017.
On June 13, 2017, Miami New Times[17] named Valholla Entertainment Best Record Label for their annual Best Of Miami issue.
In late 2018, Valholla released its first Reggae album with Jamaican born singer-songwriter King Charlz. His independent debut album titled 'Still Searching’, peaked at #6 on iTunes' Reggae chart.[18] Months later, Valholla entered into a distribution agreement with Baton Rouge rapper Adam Dollar$. On July 12, 2019, Adam Dollar$ released an 8 song project titled 'It Comes At a Price'. After this release, Broward County Florida based rapper SIN also known as LISTENtoSIN (managed by Valholla) released his album PRIVATE FLIGHT on October 18. Both releases peaked in iTunes Hip Hop Charts in the Top 40.[19] [20]
On June 29, 2019 Vince Valholla announced that he began work on a compilation album (Vince & The Valholla Empire) and released the first single titled "Get It Started" featuring SIN aka LISTENtoSIN, Rob Markman, and Fatboy Shaw. This single was produced by The Track Burnaz, Staylookingout, and Vince Valholla and released on Valholla Entertainment.[21] The untitled Vince & The Valholla Empire compilation album is set for release in 2020.
Artists
- Kirby Maurier
- DJ Sylent[22]
- The Track Burnaz[23]
- SIN (In partnership with SoundsGoodFeelsBetter)[24]
- The Pyrvmids[25]
- Xali (In partnership with REGALIFE Records & SoFlo4Ever)[26] [27]
- King Charlz[28]
- Vegas Fontaine
- Adam Dollar$ (Distribution)
- Ron Slyda
Notes and References
- About Valholla Official website of Valholla Entertainment Valholla.com. Retrieved 26 March 2016
- Rosario, David “Dro” Mixtape Of The Week - Ramzez - The Formula Volume 2 (Hosted by DJ Young Cee) Miami New Times. 24 June 2010
- Pajot, S Ramzez and Ghostwridah at New Times' Bayfront Park Hip-Hop Stage Miami New Times. 15 November 2010
- Jerome, Cristina. South Florida's Five Best Female R&B Artists of 2015 Broward New Times. 28 December 2015
- Menyes, Carolyn "Adley Stump, American Bombshell & Kirby Maurier Win 2016 Grammy Amplifier Contest” Music Times, 25 February 2016
- https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/voice-alum-adley-stump-named-grammy-amplifier-winner-20160222 "'Voice' Alum Adley Stump Named Grammy Amplifier Winner: Former Team Blake member joins rock band American Bombshell and R&B singer Kirby Maurier as recipients of fourth-annual prize"
- Marr, Madeleine "Local Miami singer Kirby Maurier on the rise” Miami Herald 26 February 2016
- GRAMMY Amplifier Winner Kirby Maurier Learns On The Road "GRAMMY Amplifier Winner Kirby Maurier Learns On The Road" GRAMMY.com 26 May 2016
- San Francisco - GRAMMY Pro® Songwriters Summit GRAMMY Pro The Recording Academy
- https://www.grammypro.com/los-angeles/event/3rd-annual-los-angeles-grammy-showcase 3rd Annual Los Angeles GRAMMY Showcase! GRAMMY Pro
- http://www.spin.com/2016/03/sxsw-2016-stubbs-gallery-chvrches-dawn-beach-slang-photos/sm_jgnp-spin-stubbs-03-18-16-kirby-3617/ "Kirby Maurier performing at Stubb’s, March 18, 2016"
- The Track Burnaz Announce New Management Deal with Valholla Entertainment "The Track Burnaz Announce New Management Deal with Valholla Entertainment" Valholla.com 04 September 2016
- Zoey Dollaz and DB Bantino Are Looking for Bad Tings "Zoey Dollaz and DB Bantino Are Looking for Bad Tings" XXLmag.com 05 December 2016
- I Decided. by Big Sean | Credits"I Decided. by Big Sean | Credits " uknowbigsean.com 03 February 2017
- Web site: Future’s Vices Fight Against Love On His ‘Future’ And ‘HNDRXX’ Albums. VIBE.com. 2017-03-05.
- RIAA's April Gold & Platinum Tally "RIAA's April Gold & Platinum Tally" RIAA.com 5 May 2017
- Best Record Label in Miami - 2017 "Valholla Entertainment Won Best Record Label in Miami for 2017" Miaminewtimes.com 13 June 2017
- 'Still Searching', the debut album from King Charlz peaks at #6 on iTunes Reggae Charts "'Still Searching', the debut album from King Charlz peaks at #6 on iTunes Reggae Charts" Valholla.com December 17, 2018
- SIN releases his new LP titled PRIVATE FLIGHT "SIN releases his new LP titled PRIVATE FLIGHT" Valholla.com October 18, 2019
- Recording artist Adam Dollar$ releases 'It Comes With A Price' - Peaks at #12 on the iTunes Hip Hop Chart "Recording artist Adam Dollar$ releases 'It Comes With A Price' - Peaks at #12 on the iTunes Hip Hop Chart" Valholla.com July 17, 2019
- Vince & The Valholla Empire & The Valholla Empire" Medium.com June 28, 2019
- Valholla Artists "Valholla Roster" Valholla.com 6 October 2016
- The Track Burnaz Announce New Management Deal with Valholla Entertainment "The Track Burnaz Announce New Management Deal with Valholla Entertainment" Valholla.com 4 September 2016
- Welcome SIN to Valholla Entertainment "SIN to Valholla Entertainment" Valholla.com 22 July 2016
- Record Producer The Pyrvmids Joins Valholla Entertainment "Record Producer The Pyrvmids Joins Valholla Entertainment" Valholla.com 1 June 2016
- Recording Artist Xali Enters Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Valholla Entertainment "Recording Artist Xali Enters Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Valholla Entertainment" Valholla.com 15 March 2016
- Xali Announces the Launch of SoFlo4Ever and REGALIFE Records with “Off of the Head” "Xali Announces the Launch of SoFlo4Ever and REGALIFE Records with “Off of the Head”" Valholla.com 28 January 2017
- Welcome Reggae Fusion singer/songwriter King Charlz to the Valholla Family! "Welcome Reggae Fusion singer/songwriter King Charlz to the Valholla Family!" Valholla.com 29 June 2017