Posted on May 17, 2023

Warner Music Group And FIVE Hotels & Resorts Establish A New Label Company

By Shawn Spence

Warner Music Group and FIVE Hotels and Resorts have joined forces to create a new record label, FIVE Music, with the aim of creating a “global powerhouse” that offers exclusive releases and curated experiences with high-profile artists. The partnership will make use of WMG’s worldwide network of talent and will further bring FIVE’s musically-driven events and taste-making to the forefront of the international music scene. 

FIVE is known for its lavish Dubai destinations and immersive entertainment experiences, and the new joint venture is set to redefine music on a worldwide platform. “FIVE’s ethos revolves around first-in-class entertainment driven destinations with our unique ‘Vibe at FIVE’ that attracts a global diaspora of music lovers,” said Aloki Batra, CEO of FIVE Hospitality, admitting, “It made perfect sense for us to align with global musical giant, Warner Music Group when expanding our signature label, FIVE Music.” 

To kick off the celebrations, FIVE Music, along with Warner Music Central Europe, Dabruck Creative (DC), and FIVE Music’s exclusive music publishing partner Warner Chappell Music, is hosting an exciting Music Writing Camp till May 14th, 2023 at FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. The event will feature ace artists such as Robin Schulz, Space Motion, Franky Wah, and Alle Farben, along with renowned writers such as KIDDO, Bully Songs, Gez O’Connell, and many others. 

The Music Writing Camp aims to create the “Sound of FIVE” for a new generation of fans on a global stage. The label will sign world-famous talent and give guests of the luxury FIVE Hotels and Resorts brand an exclusive destination for multi-sensory, “next-level” entertainment experiences. 

FIVE Music has also committed to building a custom, state-of-the-art production studio at the sumptuous FIVE Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. The new space will function as a collaborative environment where musicians from all over the world can connect and create. 

“We are excited to work with FIVE Music and to be able to offer our artists and writers an excellent and exciting site to perform, write, and produce music,” said Fabian Drebes and Doreen Schimk, Co-Presidents of Warner Music Central Europe, confirming “With FIVE Music, Dabruck Creative (DC), and Warner Chappell Music, we are sure to have forged an alliance with a true impact on the international music scene.” 

Kabir Mulchandani, Chairman, and Founder of FIVE, also stated, “From beachside to rooftop, there’s no doubt that music runs through FIVE’s DNA, and therefore we can’t wait to continue growing this division of our evolving portfolio to flourish alongside such a longstanding and respected musical hit maker.” 

The partnership between Warner Music Group and FIVE Hotels and Resorts marks a unique and progressive collaboration that will redefine music on a worldwide platform. By bringing together the power of WMG’s talent network with the luxury hotel’s visionary musically-driven events and taste-making, FIVE is set to become a global powerhouse in the music industry, offering fans a new level of multi-sensory experiences that blur the boundaries between music, luxury lifestyle, and entertainment.

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Posted on April 26, 2022

What Makes Armada Music The Dance Music Record Label Of 2022

By John Reynolds

1- The Founders

Armada Music was founded by globally well-known DJ, producer Armin Van Buuren, alongside Maykel Piron and David Lewis. What originated as a desire to release music without limitations has become the world’s largest and most prized independent record label ever. These three entrepreneurs have extensive knowledge in the music industry and help shape the reputation of Armada Music every day. 

2- The Knowledge

Given the founders’ combined experience of more than a few dozen years, partnering with a record label like Armada Music is working with professionals and forward-thinking people. They have navigated the brand through stormy waters to become this substantial independent powerhouse. Armada Music has always been at the forefront of discovering and investing in musical talent. You can find almost everything when looking for music on the label; they strike the right mix between commercial stadium fillers and esoteric skills.

3- The Artistic Circle

Armada is home to artists like Afrojack, Fedde Le Grand, Loud Luxury, and many more known musicians. An in-house club is located next to the studio, where musicians may road-test new tracks on a cutting-edge sound system. Because of Armada’s exceptional professionalism, its sales and streams have grown exponentially. Armada Music has been named the “Best Global Label” at the International Dance Music Awards more than six times.

4- Global Expansion

Armada Music is a record label that does not constrain itself and evolves with the global music industry. The firm currently has offices in Amsterdam, London, and New York and continues to release record quality track after track while expanding its reach to global scale. The label is constantly developing and will continue to push the frontiers in dance music, having identified industry jewels like Lost Frequencies, Loud Luxury, Andrew Rayel, and Eelke Kleijn, it’s just the start.

5- More than Trance

Armada is not a record label for just trance music. It is home to many electronic music releases, including dance, deep house, melodic techno, and many more genres.  Armada Music has a mouth-watering roster and is home to more than 40k releases. They gather roughly 500 million streams each month through this star-studded dance music army, receive weekly exposure on the most prominent national broadcasting stations and playlists and frequently appear at the top of the U.S. Mediabase Dance Airplay charts. Continually bringing out the best in its artists has resulted in several important milestones.

6- Sync and Publishing  

Electronic music has the power to assist the world’s most powerful brands. Armada Music understands how to convey this message. They always guarantee a perfect fit because they have a large and diversified collection. They provide music for commercials, TV programs, and anything else.

Armada Publishing is a luxurious music publishing firm that is part of the Armada Music group. They go above and beyond standard publishing services and support by providing a creative and transparent atmosphere to assist its producers and authors bloom. They focus on expanding artists’ portfolios and establishing musical profiles while taking care of registration, commercialization, and copyright protection to a platinum level.

So next time you are planning your dance music release, keep Armada in your mind, and if you think you have a banger, don’t hesitate to contact the dance music giants before you drop it! Follow their Instagram account to stay up to date.

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