| Konvict Kulture | |
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| Founded | 2003 as Konvict Muzik 2022 Konvict Kulture (rebrand) |
| Founder | Akon Melvin Brown Bu Thiam |
| Distributor(s) | Vydia (2020–present)[1] Universal Motown Records (2005–2011) Universal Republic Records (2011–2014) Interscope Records (2006–2014)[2] Def Jam Recordings (2008–2014) Sony Music (Jive/RCA) (2005/2017) |
| Genre | Hip hop,R&B |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Official website | https://konvictkulture.com/ |
Konvict Kulture is arecord label founded by R&B singerAkon,Melvin Brown and Bu Thiam in 2003 under the name Konvict Muzik.[3] Artists includingT-Pain,Kat DeLuna,Mali Music,Red Café,Dolla,Ya Boy, andCosta Titch have signed to and released singles or albums by the label.[4][5] Heard at the beginning of many of the label's recordings, besides Akon's own production or songwriting contribution, is the sound of the clank of a jail cell, followed by Akon uttering "Konvict". In 2022, the label was rebranded intoKonvict Kulture.[6] By 2011, Fotemah Mba was appointed Vice President ofA&R for the label.[citation needed]
The label operated with another label founded by Akon in 2006,KonLive Distribution, whose flagship artist wasLady Gaga. KonLive was an imprint ofInterscope Records, while Konvict Muzik was an imprint of Akon's label,Universal Motown Records prior to the launching of KonLive. In 2011, Akon signed Nigerian artistsP-Square,Tuface, andWizkid as representatives of the label in Africa.[7]
Akon started his own label after the success of his 2003 mixtapeAkonvict.
| KonLive Distribution | |
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| Parent company | Interscope-Geffen-A&M |
| Founded | 2006; 19 years ago (2006)[8] |
| Founder | Akon |
| Defunct | 2013; 12 years ago (2013) |
| Distributor(s) | Interscope Records[9] |
| Genre | Pop,dance,R&B,hip hop |
| Country of origin | United States |
KonLive Distribution (or simplyKonLive) was arecord label founded in 2006 as ajoint venture withJimmy Iovine'sInterscope Records, the label was to allow both parties to manage the career and recording catalogue of singerLady Gaga.[10] Other notable acts signed to the label includedKardinal Offishall,Colby O'Donis,Brick & Lace,Mali Music,Natalia Kills,Jeffree Star,R. City,Ya Boy, andVerse Simmonds.[11][12]
| Artist | Album | Album details | Singles |
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| T-Pain | Rappa Ternt Sanga |
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| Akon | Konvicted |
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| T-Pain | Epiphany |
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| Brick & Lace | Love Is Wicked |
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| Lady Gaga | The Fame |
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| Kardinal Offishall | Not 4 Sale |
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| Colby O'Donis | Colby O |
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| Sway | The Signature LP |
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| T-Pain | Thr33 Ringz |
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| Akon | Freedom |
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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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| T-Pain | Revolver |
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| Jeffree Star | Mr. Diva - EP |
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