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]
Roster
- Caural
- The Cool Kids
- Diverse
- East Flatbush Project
- Funkstörung
- Ghislain Poirier
- Ko-Wreck Technique
- Lady Sovereign
- Prefuse 73
- Push Button Objects
- Vast Aire
- Via Tania
- While
External links
References
- Kevin Warwick. Chocolate Industries bridges Miami to the midwest Chicago Reader, May 31, 2012, retrieved February 9, 2015^
- Todd Hutlock. Push Button Objects — Ghetto Blaster Stylus Magazine, September 1, 2003, retrieved February 9, 2015^
- Rob Geary. Diverse: One A.M. XLR8R, October 24, 2003, retrieved February 9, 2015^
- John Bush. Look Mom... No Hands — Vast Aire AllMusic, retrieved February 9, 2015^
- Best Electronica Label Miami 1999 - Chocolate Industries Miami New Times, retrieved February 9, 2015^
- Moira McCormick. Seven Proves Lucky For Emerging Label Billboard, October 9, 2004^
- Nitsuh Abebe. Various Artists: Urban Renewal Program Pitchfork, September 12, 2002, retrieved February 9, 2015^
- Gregory Adams. Chocolate Industries Ventures into the World of '70s/'80s Home Recording with 'Personal Space: Electronic Soul 1974-1984' Exclaim!, March 15, 2012, retrieved February 9, 2015^