2. Warner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of records labels in the recording industry. It was recently incarnated in 2004 when it spun off from time Warner. Based in the United States. Artists that are signed to this label include – The B-52’s , HIM, The Prodigy, Jay-Z, The Darkness, A – Ha and loads more.
3. British music company, it is the fourth largest music group and family of record labels. They also have a big publishing arm – EMI Music Publishing which is based in New York. Artists which are signed to this label are – The Dolly Rockers, Smile Empty Soul, Late off the Pier, Deadmau 5, Laura Marling, You Me At Six ect…
4. The Largest Business group and family of record labels. It is the largest of all record companies because of its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations. It is wholly owned subsidiary of international French media conglomerate Vivendi. It also owns a music publisher. Artists signed to this music label include : Akon, Amy Winehouse, Beck, Black Eyed Peas, Queens of the Stone Age, Rise Against ect…
5. This is the second largest global recorded music company of the big four, it is controlled by Sony corporation of America. Artists that are signed to this label include : Alicia Keys, Pink, Beyonce, The Ting Tings, Calvin Harris, MGMT, Korn and ect…