Disruptor Records

Disruptor Records is an American record label founded by Adam Alpert in September 2014, as a joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment.[2][3] The label has sold more than 15 million singles worldwide as of 2016.

History

Alpert founded the label in 2014, alongside his clients' musical group The Chainsmokers, whom he also helped to form by introducing the members, Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall in 2012.[4] The Chainsmokers released several chart-topping songs with the label such as "Closer", "Paris", and "Something Just Like This".[5]

Alpert said, "We care about the artist’s career as a whole and not just about the records — that’s the foundation upon which Disruptor was built."[6] In 2014, he signed the joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment CEO Doug Morris, who was replaced by Rob Stringer[7][8] and launched Disruptor Records, Disruptor Management and Selector Songs.[6]

The name "Disruptor" as described by Alpert, is "about shaking things up".[2] The label would focus on the long-term development of artists through artist-to-fan communication.[9]

Disruptor Records roster

Disruptor Management roster

  • The Chainsmokers
  • Jessie Murphমাঝে
  • Dove Cameron
  • Gashi
  • Don Diablo
  • Lost Kingsদ্বদ
  • Maude Latour
  • Young Bombs

References

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  2. Ed Christman. Exclusive: Sony Music Forms Disruptor With Chainsmokers Manager Billboard, retrieved 4 May 2017^
  3. Lucas. The Chainsmokers Reveal How They First Met & Fight Back Against EDM Doomsayers Your EDM, 2016-06-10, retrieved 2017-05-04^
  4. Karlie Powell. The Man Behind The Chainsmokers' Incredible Success Spills The Beans Your EDM, 2017-03-13, retrieved 2017-05-04^
  5. J.P.R McBryde Jr. The Chainsmokers - Paris [DISRUPTOR RECORDS] Dance Rebels, 2017-01-17, retrieved 2017-05-04^
  6. Matt Medved. The Chainsmokers' Manager Adam Alpert Talks Release Strategy & Evolution From DJ Duo to Arena Act Billboard, 11 March 2017, retrieved 2017-05-04^
  7. Rob Stringer Promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Sony Music Entertainment www.prnewswire.com, 18 October 2016, retrieved 2017-05-04^
  8. Shirley Halperin. What Does Rob Stringer's Ascension to Sony Music CEO Mean for the Company's Future? Billboard, 20 October 2016, retrieved 2017-05-04^
  9. Jacob Marmor. Sony, Chainsmokers Manager Forming Disruptor Management Sony, Chainsmokers Manager Forming Disruptor Management, September 6, 2014, retrieved 2017-05-04^
  10. The Chainsmokers 'Closer' feat. Halsey Sees Official Release via Disruptor Records The Nocturnal Times, July 29, 2016, retrieved 2017-05-05^
  11. The Chainsmokers "All We Know" feat. Phoebe Ryan via Disruptor Records The Nocturnal Times, September 29, 2016, retrieved 2017-05-05^
  12. Ritt Momney Joins Disruptor / Columbia Records 360 MAGAZINE, 2020-09-22, retrieved 2021-06-07^
  13. Dava Unveils a New Brilliant Single 'New Ceilings' Out Magazine, retrieved 22 April 2021^
  14. The LA-hailed newcomer drops her trippy new tune. Wonderland Magazine, Wonderland Magazine, retrieved 22 April 2021^
  15. Label Roster Disruptor Records, retrieved 22 April 2021^