Joseph Schmidt

Zomba Label Group produces music records. It consists of record labels Jive, LaFace, Volcano, Verity, Gospocentric and Fo Yo Soul. It also operates gospel labels that produce albums from various artists. The company was founded in 1975 by Clive Calder & Ralph Simon and is headquartered in London, UK.

Atlantic Records Group records, produces, publishes, distributes and markets recorded music. It's records include Big Beat, Canvasback, Elektra Records, Fueled By Ramen, Maybach Music Group, and Roadrunner. The company was founded by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson in 1947 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, Arista Records, Inc. sells electronic goods.

Part of Vivendi SE, Def Jam Recordings, Inc. is a legendary hip-hop music label that has been at the forefront of the genre for over 35 years. The company is based in New York, NY. Over the years, Def Jam has established its dominance with superstar acts like Jay-Z, DMX, Ludacris, Rihanna, and Kanye West. Def Jam's diverse roster of marquee and emerging stars includes Justin Bieber, Alessia Cara, Logic, Pusha T, and Big Sean, among others. Founded in 1984, Def Jam began as an independent label inspired by the emerging sound of hip-hop and represented iconic stars like LL Cool J, Slick Rick, The Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy. Tunji Balogun has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Recording Industry Association of America supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music companies. Its members comprise the vibrant record industry and investing in great artists to help them reach their potential and connect to their fans. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.