Music, Sound, and Audio Technology
Fontana Partners With Psychopathic Records
By Staff
posted Feb 17, 2010, 08:59
Fontana, the independent distribution arm of Universal Music Group, a leading music company, has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Psychopathic Records, it was announced by Ron Spaulding, President of Fontana, and Bill Dail, President of Psychopathic Records.
(Los Angeles, CA) Fontana, the independent distribution arm of Universal Music
Group, a leading music company, has signed an exclusive distribution deal with
Psychopathic Records, it was announced by Ron Spaulding, President of Fontana,
and Bill Dail, President of Psychopathic Records.
"Under Bill's leadership, Psychopathic Records has emerged as a truly
innovative and successful entertainment company, and is exactly the type of
entrepreneurial label that we like to be partners with," stated Mr. Spaulding.
"We are looking forward to combining our expertise in sales, marketing,
digital and distribution to help further develop their roster of artists."
"Psychopathic Records cannot state words that describe the excitement
felt and portrayed around the company for our highly anticipated partnership
with Fontana," commented Mr. Dail. "2010 marks the beginning of a
successful, new era for Psychopathic Records."
Psychopathic Records, Inc., formed in Michigan in 1990, is home to the Insane
Clown Posse (ICP), who debuted as Psychopathic Records' first artist with the
Carnival of Carnage album in 1992 (up for Gold certification). ICP continues
to be the highest grossing artist on the label, releasing many projects, including
The Ringmaster (1994; Gold certified), Forgotten Freshness (1995; Gold certified),
The Great Milenko (1996; Platinum certified), The Amazing Jeckel Brothers (1999;
Platinum certified), The Wraith: Shangri-La (debuted at #15 on the Billboard
Top 200, approaching Gold certification) The Wraith: Hell's Pit (debuted at
#12 on Billboard Top 200, #1 Independent, 75,000 copies sold at debut), and
most recently, Bang Pow Boom on September 1, 2009, which debuted at #4 on Billboard
Top 200, #1 on Independent Chart, and has sold well over 100,000 copies to date.
Psychopathic Records also boasts a number of other cutting-edge artists including
Twiztid, Blaze, ABK, Boondox and Mike E. Clark, while DJ Clay and AMB are signed
to Hatchet House, Psychopathic's sub-label.
In addition to music, Psychopathic Records is also involved in sports, film
and concert/video compilation DVDs. Psychopathic Records' Juggalo Championship
Wrestling (JCW) was created in 1997, with several JCW tours and shows, as well
as the release of two JCW DVDs: Slam TV! EPS 1-9 featuring West Side Wars and
Slam TV! EPS 10-15 featuring Bloodymania. Film-wise, the company's first documentary,
Shockumentary (1998; Platinum certified), tells the story of ICP and the Dark
Carnival. The second documentary, A Family Underground (2009), gives viewers
an inside look at the Juggalo subculture and their annual meeting, The Gathering
of the Juggalos. Video and concert compilations include Insane Clown Posse:
Bootlegged in LA DVD (2003; released/shipped out as Gold certified during debut
week), and Psychopathic: The Videos (2007; Gold certified). Psychopathic Records
first major motion picture, Big Money Hustlas was released in 1997, and its
prequel, Big Money Rustlas, is planned for release sometime in 2010.
Coming up for 2010 is a special vinyl edition and gold edition of ICP's Bang
Pow Boom, releases from DJ Clay, Boondox, Blaze, Twiztid and ABK, and the feature
film Big Money Rustlas, the prequel to 1997's Big Money Hustlas.
Resources:
Universal Music Group
Fontana
new.umusic.com
www.fontanadistribution.com
www.psychopathicrecords.com
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