Warner Records Makes Major Announcement
• Warner Records just announced the launch of its first-ever flagship electronic dance music label, Major Recordings. Taking a music-first approach, the new label will discover, sign, and develop top talent across the ever-evolving and expanding electronic dance community. Headed by respected executive Sam Mobarek, Major Recordings has revealed its first signing, rising duo PARISI, in partnership with Parlophone’s FFRR. Mobarek will report to Warner Records’ Co-Chairman & COO Tom Corson and Co-Chairman & CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck, who jointly remarked, “Over the past few years, we’ve strategically built a strong presence in the dance music community and have had quite a bit of success in that space — whether it’s with Grammy Award-winning trio Rüfüs Du Sol or Billboard Music Award winner & Grammy nominee ILLENIUM or David Guetta & Bebe Rexha‘s most recent #1 chart-topping hit, ‘I’m Good (Blue).’ Now, with Major Recordings, we’re doubling down, putting renewed energy and dedicated focus on supporting even more acts from around the world. Sam will be the driving force behind our success, helping us ensure that this music and these artists make a true global and cultural impact.”
Mobarek brings nearly two decades of experience in branding and marketing, most recently co-founding and running full-service marketing agency Mob Creative. Mobarek earlier led the marketing department at Ultra Music, working with multi-platinum acts like Calvin Harris, Steve Aoki, Pitbull, and deadmau5. Mobarek’s resume also includes a stint operating pop imprint Lefthook under Sony Music while still a student at NYU’s Stern School of Business, and working for SFX (now Lifestyle) and Beatport.
Mobarek commented, “At Major Recordings, we’re building a roster and team that reflects electronic culture and its roots in collaboration, integrity, inclusivity, and fun. We’re bringing the independent spirit of the genre and giving it the major resources it deserves, supporting the broad spectrum of people who create this sound and the family of fans who love it. Our goal is to collaborate with the most innovative and talented artists on the scene. Many thanks to Tom and Aaron for giving me the opportunity to uplift and support our community.”
Anton Partridge, Warner Music Group’s Director of Global Strategy for Electronic Music said, “I’m excited to provide a global foundation to innovators like PARISI with Major Recordings and FFRR. Sam brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to ensure the label Major becomes the home for artists with an aspiration for worldwide success, and Aaron and Tom’s commitment to the genre will enhance our reach within the electronic landscape even further globally.” [Photo Credit: Lindsey Byrnes]
