Crave debuts as Sony Music Independent Label; Rick Bisceglia named president.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1997--Epic Records Group Chairman David Glew today announced the launch of Crave TO CRAVE. To ask; to demand. 2. This word is frequently used in pleading; as, to crave oyer of a bond on which the suit is brought; and in the settlement of accounts, the accountant general craves a credit or an allowance. 1 Chit. Pr. 520. See Oyer. , a new Sony Music Independent Labels record company founded by recording artist Mariah Carey Mariah Carey (born March 27 1970) is an American pop and R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director, and actress. She made her recording debut in 1990 under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, and became the first recording artist to have , and the appointment of Rick Bisceglia as the new label's president. Crave will be a free-standing label with its own A&R, marketing and promotion staffs. It will join 550 Music and the WORK Group as part of Sony Music Independent Labels, a label overseen by David Glew. Epic Records Epic Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG. Electric Light Orchestra, Ozzy Osbourne, Sade, Luther Vandross, Gloria Estefan, George Michael, Cyndi Lauper, and Duran Duran paved the way for Epic's multiplatinum 1980s and 1990s successes. Group will provide Crave with marketing services, sales and administrative support. "I have watched and admired Mariah Carey's achievements as she has risen to become the most successful female singer of the 1990s," commented Mr. Glew. "She has successfully written and produced songs, for herself and others, so to bring these and other abilities to bear as the creative force behind a record label is a natural progression for her. Rick Bisceglia knows artists and how to build careers, and he has the experience needed to run a label. I am genuinely excited at the prospect of working with Mariah and Rick to establish Crave as a reflection of their combined talents and as the newest addition to the Sony Music Independent Label family." The creation of Crave marks another milestone in Mariah Carey's impressive career and is a natural addition to her growing list of achievements, which includes sales of more than 80 million records worldwide, 11 No. 1 Pop singles, five No. 1 R&B singles, three No. 1 albums and numerous awards. "Rick and I have the same vision for Crave," commented Ms. Carey. "Our main goal is to have a close-knit label where artists can feel comfortable, where we can discover some great music and get it the attention it deserves. As an artist and producer, I understand the need for creative freedom and how important that is to the process of making music. Letting artists be themselves and getting their music out to people -- that's what That's What is one of the more idiosyncratic releases by solo steel-string guitar artist Leo Kottke. It is distinctive in it's jazzy nature and "talking" songs ("Buzzby" and "Husbandry"). Crave is all about." Rick Bisceglia leads Crave following 15 years at Arista Records “Arista” redirects here. For other uses, see Arista (disambiguation). Arista Records is an American record label that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony BMG, and operates under the RCA Label Group. , leaving as its senior vice president. At Arista arista (ä·riˑ·st , Mr. Bisceglia played a key role in building artists' careers, and his success is reflected in countless platinum and multiplatinum releases. "This is the opportunity of a lifetime," remarked Crave President Rick Bisceglia. "The chance to work with someone of Mariah's stature stature /sta·ture/ (stach´ur) the height or tallness of a person standing.stat´ural stat·ure n. The height of a person. stature the height of an animal in the standing position. and talents, and with Dave Glew and his team, was a dream come true. To have Sony Music worldwide is as good as it gets, and we can't wait to make great music and put our new label on the map. Mariah and I are going to combine our strengths to build careers for artists whose talents deserve to be heard." Ms. Carey and Mr. Bisceglia will work together as partners overseeing Crave's creative and business activities. Crave releases will be distributed worldwide by Sony Music. The label's headquarters will be located at 20 West 55th Street in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . Crave will support a diverse artist roster, covering a wide spectrum of genres and music with global appeal. The label's first signing is a new female vocal group, Allure, whose first single is "Head Over Heels." Crave will shortly announce its executive staff, with further employee announcements to come in the near future. CONTACT: Sony Music Entertainment Sony Music Entertainment is a major global record label controlled by the Sony Corporation. In 1988, Sony Corporation acquired CBS Records, Inc. for $2 billion. CBS Inc., now CBS Corporation, retained the rights to the CBS name, and Sony renamed the label , New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Patricia Kiel, 212/833-5047 or Epic Records Group, New York Melani Rogers, 212/833-4180 |
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