Unsub Records (originally titled Metamorphosis Music) is an American record label founded in 2014 by singer Katy Perry.
History
Perry first announced plans to launch her own label in June 2012. She spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about how the label will be managed: "When this record label does come to fruition, I'm going to try and avoid the things that take away any fighting chance for an artist to have financial success. As people are coming to me with opportunities, I'm thinking, 'How would I want to be treated?'"[1] On June 17, 2014, Perry announced via Twitter that she had launched Metamorphosis Music as a subsidiary of Capitol Records, along with signing the singer-songwriter Ferras.[2] The label's logo was revealed later that day.[3]
In 2016, the label's name was changed to Unsub Records.[4] In July 2017, Perry signed Cyn, who was introduced to Perry through DJ Skeet Skeet after Cyn met him at one of the dates of Perry's California Dreams Tour.[5] In May 2021, Perry signed Michael J. Woodard, a former contestant from season 16 of American Idol.[6]
Signed artists
Releases
References
- Katy Perry to Start Own Record Label Rolling Stone, retrieved June 18, 2014^
- Kory Grow. Katy Perry Launches New Label Metamorphosis Music, Signs Ferras Rolling Stone, 17 June 2014, retrieved 23 July 2018^
- Sean Michaels. Katy Perry launches record label, Metamorphosis Music The Guardian, retrieved June 18, 2014^
- Mike Wass. Ferras, Tarot Cards & A Metaphysician: A Different Kind Of Q&A Idolator, 4 October 2016, retrieved August 12, 2017^
- Sadie Bell. CYN, Katy Perry's Latest Label Signee, Wants to Make Sincere Pop Music For You Billboard, retrieved 23 July 2018^
- MJ Santilli. Katy Perry Signs American Idol Alum Michael J. Woodard to a Record Deal mjsbigblog, May 7, 2021, retrieved May 7, 2021^
- Sadie Bell. CYN, Katy Perry's Latest Label Signee, Wants to Make Sincere Pop Music For You Billboard, July 14, 2017, retrieved July 14, 2017^
- Words With Friends: CYN on "Capricious" vmagazine.com, 4 October 2019^