With numerous crossover hits from artists such as Sander van Doorn, Afrojack, Eric Prydz, Martin Solveig and Inna, Spinnin' Records is currently recognized as the leading dance label in the world serving both the commercial and underground market. Besides having a huge share in air play on Dutch radio stations, Spinnin Records hosts 26 sublabels including Sander van Doorn's Doorn Records and Afrojack's Wall Recordings. Over the past few years, Spinnin' Records and its sublabels became more and more dominant and acquired big shares in the charts on digital music stores including those on Beatport. In the Netherlands, Spinnin Records is responsible for the majority of dance music broadcasted on both radio and TV. Some of the most important releases include Robin S's 'Show Me Love 2008' which topped the Dutch charts at the #1 position for two weeks, Yolanda Be Cool vs D-Cup's 'We No Speak Americano' that topped that same chart in 2010 for seven weeks, Duck Sauce's 'Barbra Streisand', Martin Solveig's 'Hello' and the list goes on..
Acquired by Warner Music Group in September 2017 for over $100 million.
Feb 19, 2016 Dim Mak is a lifestyle brand encompassing records, events and apparel, all the while tapping into the vast network of artists that influence modern music culture in order to bring them to stages. Steve Aoki celebrates 20 years of Dim Mak Records. We recorded off of the same tape recorder that I recorded my first demo when I was 16. We recorded At the Drive In's show. Dim Mak Records is an independent, Los Angeles-based record label, events company, and lifestyle brand founded by Steve Aoki in 1996. The label has released music in punk, indie rock, hardcore, hip hop, and electronic dance music. Dim Mak En Fuego (DMEF) is the new home for the global Latin underground. Founded in July 2020, the imprint spotlights the genre-defying sounds burning up dance floors worldwide and fosters the boundless voices who are originating hybrid sounds in their own vision.
Dim Mak Records Demo
11:07 Sep/12/2014
Steve Aoki founded Dim Mak Records when he was 19, back in 1996. Right away he started to support an eclectic roster of artists. One of the success-stories is Bloc Party, which was found in 2003. After that they started giving out Bloc Party remixes and hosting Dim Mak label parties in LA. Remixing indie bands as well as i.e. Michael Jackson and eventually working on his own tunes, Steve Aoki has stepped into the limelight as a DJ, artist and a producer.
Steve is constantly busy leading a company with a mere 17 employees in the LA's layer of Dim Mak. The majority of his time is taken up by signing up new artists, working on projects in his studio or on the computer. Steve was interviewed by the Dan Schwabel for the Forbes Magazine.
Dim Mak Records Demo Submission
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When asked about house music spreading across America, Steve answers that the game has really changed in terms of finding new music and sharing it with your fans and friends. You dont rely on MTV or the radio for new music. People rather try their own personal methods to stay in touch with their favorites. Internets the access point and everybody knows how to best use it. Artists use it most of all to spread their music and get feedback and book gigs. They dont have to be signed by major labels to make it in the business. Actually he points out that the social media has changed everything, no more big spending on advertising or paperback magazines. Steve emphesizes that its a great time for music, because artists compete in the space of music. Aoki, like any other superstar, is constantly using Twitter, Facebook and Google+ to interact with his fanbase.
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'Producing music is a constant learning and unlearning process.' - Steve Aoki
This year, Aoki has collaborated with Laidback Luke on Turbulence, Afrojack on No Beef, Knife Party on Piledriver and Tiesto on Tornado. He says, that producing music is a constant learning and unlearning process. Working on his latest release Wonderland, he got to work with different singers, vocalists and producers and that was something he charised and loved. And the people he works with are his biggest influences and inspiration.
Time's have been for Steve Aoki. Hes put out a album and got to be a part of major collaborations with many artists. Every song for the album is getting a video, if it hasnt got it already. Steve just released a remix EP for Emergency ft. Lil Jon & Chiddy Bang featuring remixes by Laidback Luke, Clockwork, Villains, Terravita, & DJ Green Lantern. And hell be looking to launch Steve Aokis Charitable Fund on his forthcoming birthday bash. Exciting stuff going on around Steve, as its become tradition.
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