Chocolate Industries Explained
| Chocolate Industries |
| Founder: | Marvin "Seven" Bedard |
| Genre: | Hip hop, electronic |
| Country: | United States |
| Location: | Chicago, Illinois |
Chocolate Industries was an American record label. Founded in Miami, Florida by Marvin "Seven" Bedard and cofounder Edgar Farinas the label moved to Chicago, Illinois.[1] The label has released studio albums by the likes of Push Button Objects,[2] Diverse,[3] and Vast Aire.[4] In 1999, it was named by Miami New Times as the Best Electronica Label.[5] In 2004, it was described by Billboard as "one of Chicago's most artful, high-profile indie imprints".[6]
In 2002, Chocolate Industries released the Urban Renewal Program compilation album.[7] In 2012, the label released a compilation album, entitled Personal Space: Electronic Soul 1974-1984.[8]
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Notes and References
- Web site: Kevin. Warwick. Chocolate Industries bridges Miami to the midwest. Chicago Reader. May 31, 2012. February 9, 2015.
- Web site: Todd . Hutlock . Push Button Objects — Ghetto Blaster . . September 1, 2003 . February 9, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304203237/http://www.stylusmagazine.com/reviews/push-button-objects/ghetto-blaster.htm . March 4, 2016 .
- Web site: Rob. Geary. Diverse: One A.M.. XLR8R. October 24, 2003. February 9, 2015.
- Web site: John. Bush. Look Mom... No Hands — Vast Aire. AllMusic. February 9, 2015.
- Web site: Best Electronica Label Miami 1999 - Chocolate Industries. Miami New Times. February 9, 2015.
- Moira. McCormick. Seven Proves Lucky For Emerging Label. Billboard. October 9, 2004. 24.
- Web site: Nitsuh. Abebe. Various Artists: Urban Renewal Program. Pitchfork. September 12, 2002. February 9, 2015.
- Web site: Gregory. Adams. Chocolate Industries Ventures into the World of '70s/'80s Home Recording with 'Personal Space: Electronic Soul 1974-1984'. Exclaim!. March 15, 2012. February 9, 2015.
