Thrive Music

Thrive Music
Founded1997
FounderRicardo Vinas
Distributor(s)Virgin Music Label & Artist Services
GenreElectronic, Dance, Alternative
Country of originUnited States
LocationLos Angeles, California
Official websitethrivemusic.com
Alternate horizontal logo

Thrive Music is a United States–based record label founded in Los Angeles, California, by music industry entrepreneur Ricardo Vinas.[1]

History

[edit]

Thrive Records was founded in 1997[2] by electronic music trailblazer Ricardo Vinas, as a joint venture with Sire/Warner Bros. Records—the label founded by Seymour Stein.[3] Vinas credits Stein as the most influential mentor in his career.

Thrive had early success in 1998 with the release of the soundtrack album for Darren Aronofsky’s Pi,[4] and launching the premiere DJ mix series, Global Underground. The label immediately had Paul Oakenfold and Deep Dish in its roster.

Thrive Records distributed Oakenfold’s label Perfecto Records for a decade. Paul Oakenfold received a 2006 Grammy nomination for his Thrive Records album, Creamfields (2006).[5][6]

Deep Dish delivered their most successful and Grammy nominated album, George Is On (2005), during their time at Thrive Records.[7][8][9] Thrive Records' artist roster has included the critically acclaimed Roni Size, A-Trak, former Underworld member Darren Emerson, Mark Ronson, Duck Sauce, Sander Kleinenberg, Josh Wink, Ferry Corsten, and Steve Aoki. The Thrive/Dim Mak single, "I’m In The House" featuring will.i.am, was Aoki's only American Top 40 radio crossover single until 2017.

The genre defining debut albums from Steve Aoki, Pillow Face and His Airplane Chronicles (2008), and A-Trak's Infinity+1 (2009),[10] were both released by Thrive Records.

Thrive Records was active in the film soundtrack arena. In addition to Pi, Thrive Records released the soundtrack albums for the Oscar nominated Christopher Nolan film, Memento, and Requiem For a Dream directed by Darren Aronofsky.

Thrive Records dabbled in alternative music after signing Foo Fighter's drummer, Taylor Hawkins, and his solo band, The Coattail Riders.[11][12]

The label was home to many of today's top EDM executives including former Thrive Records GM Lee Kurisu (Dim Mak Records President), and A&R executives Peter Torres and David Dann (Mind of a Genius Records GM, and Founder).[13]

Thrive Pictures was the film and television division for Thrive Records run by Hollywood film executive Bryan Brucks.[14]

Distribution

[edit]

WEA Distribution was Thrive Records distributor from 1997 until 2000. Thrive Records moved to RED Distribution/Sony Music in 2001 and ranked consistently as one of RED's top performing labels.[15] Thrive Records provided North American distribution for several iconic European dance labels, including Perfecto Records, Renaissance Recordings, and Global Underground.[when?]

Thrive Music

[edit]

In 2015, after a 15-year tenure with Thrive Records, Ricardo Vinas launched Thrive Music with distribution through Sony Music. Thrive Music has released projects from established EDM artists such as Moby,[16] Nicky Romero,[17] Cheat Codes,[18] and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike.[19] The label's roster also includes emerging artists like SAYMYNAME,[20] Grammy-nominated Lipless,[21][22] Cazztek, Sick Individuals, Dropout, 4B, Hunter Siegel, Myon, and Madison Mars.[23]

Thrive Music's artists have had their work featured in various television shows, video games, films, and multimedia advertising campaigns. In 2017, these included the trailer for Despicable Me 3, and placements in campaigns for Mountain Dew, So You Think You Can Dance, and Dancing with the Stars.[24]

Artists

[edit]

Compilations

[edit]

Thrive Records launched and marketed some of the most successful dance compilation series in the United States:

  • Dance Nation
  • Global Underground
  • Perfecto Chills
  • Perfecto Presents
  • ThriveMix
  • ThriveMix Presents: DanceAnthems
  • ThriveMix Presents: TranceAnthems
  • Total Dance
  • Total Club Hits
  • Lil Rock Starz

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (2003-11-29). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. {{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (1997-12-06). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. p. 96. joint-venture thrive records sire records group. {{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ "Seymour Stein's Role Expanded at Warner Music Group". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2017-09-10. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
  4. ^ "Pi - Original Soundtrack | Release Info | AllMusic". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 2017-09-10. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
  5. ^ Silverman, Stephen. "Kanye West, Alicia, Usher Lead Grammy Noms". People Magazine. People. Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 30 March 2005.
  6. ^ Hochman, Steve (December 26, 2004). "A Grammy uproar is in the mix". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on June 28, 2014. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
  7. ^ Glowatsky, Pete. "Deep Dish Signs Multi-Album Deal With Thrive Music Grammy Winners' Sophomore Studio Set Due in '05". Dance Music/Electronica. About. Archived from the original on 2014-04-11. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
  8. ^ "Deep Dish Sign to Thrive Records; Grammy Award Winning Dance Music DJ/Production/Remix Duo; New Artist Album to Be Released March 2005". Business Wire (Press release). Business Wire. Archived from the original on 22 June 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
  9. ^ Paoletta, Michael. "Billboard Bits: Lil Jon, Boost Mobile, Deep Dish". Billboard. Billboard. Archived from the original on 20 September 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2010.
  10. ^ "A-Trak: Infinity +1 Album Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Archived from the original on 2017-09-10. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
  11. ^ "Foo Fighters Still Planning Acoustic Tour". Billboard. Billboard. Archived from the original on 13 September 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
  12. ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (2005-04-16). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. {{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  13. ^ "Behind the Mystery of Mind of a Genius Records". Complex Music. Complex Media. Archived from the original on 3 April 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  14. ^ Harris, Dana (2004-05-14). "Thrive on a feature kick". Variety. Archived from the original on 2017-09-08. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
  15. ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (2004-11-20). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. {{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  16. ^ "Moby Talks 'Porcelain' Memoir, Announces New Compilation Album: Exclusive". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2018-04-29. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
  17. ^ "Nicky Romero Seizes 'The Moment' On New Track". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2018-04-30. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
  18. ^ CheatCodesVEVO (2016-02-21), Cheat Codes - Say Goodbye (Official Music Video), retrieved 2017-09-10[dead YouTube link]
  19. ^ Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike (2016-11-02), Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs Diplo - Hey Baby (feat. Deb's Daughter) [Official Music Video], archived from the original on 2022-10-19, retrieved 2017-09-10
  20. ^ Boyle, Kelly (2017-02-03). "SAYMYNAME Releases "Get On My Level"". Your EDM. Archived from the original on 2017-09-10. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
  21. ^ "Lipless". GRAMMY.com. 2017-05-14. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
  22. ^ "Lipless returns with new original "Brilliance" - EARMILK". EARMILK. 2017-05-26. Archived from the original on 2017-10-28. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
  23. ^ @KristopherNovak (2017-03-20). "Thrive Music Crushes it with new Madison Mars Single: We Are The Night". EDM Sauce. Archived from the original on 2022-10-19. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
  24. ^ Dancing With The Stars (2016-11-22), Laurie & Val Fusion - Dancing with the Stars, retrieved 2017-09-10[dead YouTube link]
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Thrive_Music&oldid=1248606280"