KonLive Distribution

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KonLive Distribution (or simply KonLive) was a record label founded by R&B singer Akon in 2007. Launched as a joint venture between Jimmy Iovine's Interscope Records, the label was to allow both parties to manage the career and recording catalogue of singer Lady Gaga.[3] Other notable acts signed to the label included Kardinal Offishall, Colby O'Donis, Brick & Lace, Mali Music, Natalia Kills, Jeffree Star, R. City, Ya Boy, and Verse Simmonds.[4][5]

KonLive Distribution
Parent companyInterscope-Geffen-A&M
Founded2007 (2007)[1]
FounderAkon
Distributor(s)Interscope-Geffen-A&M[2]
GenrePop, dance, R&B, hip hop
Country of originUnited States

Artists edit

  • Redd Hott
  • Dylan Dilinjah
  • Zewdy

Former artists edit

Discography edit

Artist Album Album details Singles
Brick & Lace Love Is Wicked
  • Never Never
  • Love Is Wicked
  • Get That Clear (Hold Up)
  • Take Me Back
  • Bad To Di Bone
Kardinal Offishall Not 4 Sale
Colby O'Donis Colby O
  • Released: September 16, 2008
  • Chart position: 41 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: —
Lady Gaga The Fame
  • Released: August 19, 2008
  • Chart position: 2 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: 6× Platinum
Lady Gaga The Fame Monster
  • Released: November 18, 2009
  • Chart position: 5 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: 5× Platinum
Natalia Kills Perfectionist
  • Released: March 15, 2011
  • Chart position: 134 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: —
Lady Gaga Born This Way
  • Released: May 23, 2011
  • Chart position: 1 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: 4× Platinum
Jeffree Star Mr. Diva - EP
  • Released: October 2, 2012
  • Chart position: —
  • RIAA certification: —
  • Mr. Diva
  • Legs Up

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "The Akon Empire". Billboard.
  2. ^ Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Not 4 Sale Archived April 25, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Nolfi, Joey (March 23, 2023). "Lady Gaga's 'Just Dance' turns 15: Akon, RedOne on the hit that almost went to the Pussycat Dolls". Entertainment Weekly.
  4. ^ "KonLive Distribution". Discogs.
  5. ^ "Akon Signs Verse Simmonds to KonLive". MTV.
  6. ^ "Akon Says He "Cashed Out" On Lady Gaga Before Her Decline". web.archive.org. 2014-05-31. Retrieved 2024-03-08.