| KonLive Distribution | |
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| Parent company | Interscope-Geffen-A&M |
| Founded | 2007[1] |
| Founder | Akon |
| Distributor(s) | Interscope-Geffen-A&M[2] |
| Genre | Pop, dance, R&B, hip hop |
| Country of origin | United States |
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]
Artists
- Redd Hott
- Dylan Dilinjah
- Zewdy
Former artists
- Lady Gaga[6]
- Kardinal Offishall
- Ya Boy
- Brick & Lace
- Natalia Kills
- Jeffree Star
- Colby O'Donis
- Mali Music
Discography
| Artist | Album | Album details | Singles |
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| Brick & Lace | Love Is Wicked |
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| Kardinal Offishall | Not 4 Sale |
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| Colby O'Donis | Colby O |
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| Lady Gaga | The Fame |
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| Lady Gaga | The Fame Monster |
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| Natalia Kills | Perfectionist |
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| Lady Gaga | Born This Way |
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| Jeffree Star | Mr. Diva - EP |
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See also
References
- ^ "The Akon Empire". Billboard.
- ^ Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Not 4 Sale Archived April 25, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ 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.
- ^ "KonLive Distribution". Discogs.
- ^ "Akon Signs Verse Simmonds to KonLive". MTV.
- ^ "Akon Says He "Cashed Out" On Lady Gaga Before Her Decline". web.archive.org. 2014-05-31. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
