Spinnin' Records

Spinnin' Records is a Dutch record label[1] founded in 1999 by Eelko van Kooten and Roger de Graaf.[2][3] The label, which specializes in electronic music, has over 26 million subscribers and 15 billion views on YouTube. In September 2017, Warner Music Group acquired Spinnin' Records for over $100 million.[4]

Spinnin' Records
Parent companyWarner Music Group
Founded1999 (1999)
Founder
  • Eelko van Kooten
  • Roger de Graaf (CEO)
Genre
Country of originNetherlands
LocationHilversum, Netherlands
Official websiteOfficial website

Background

Van Kooten is the son of former Dutch radio DJ and businessman Willem van Kooten, and initially worked in the publishing business of his father.[5] Together with Roger de Graaf, a former employee of the specialist dance retailer Rhythm Import, van Kooten formed Spinnin' Records in 1999.[5] In the beginning, they concentrated on the pressing of vinyl for artists.[5]

Spinnin' Records hosts 25 active sub-labels alongside their main imprint; the majority linked to a specific artist. The label provides A&R, management, publishing and (digital) marketing for artists they have under contract. The label used to promote songs without naming the artists in order to 'create a buzz'.[6]

Following the acquisition of Spinnin' by Warner Music Group, co-founder van Kooten left the company while de Graaf became the CEO.[7]

Sub-labels

Former sublabels

Artists

Awards and nominations

Year Organization Recipient(s) Category Result Ref.
2019 International Dance Music Awards Spinnin' Records Best Label Nominated [41]
2020 Won [42]
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References

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  6. "R3hab and KSHMR Revealed as Artists Behind 'Strong' on Spinnin' Records: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
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  26. "Spinnin' Records Launches New Subscription Model Titled "Spinnin' Premium"". Your EDM. 25 October 2015.
  27. "Spinnin' Records Launches Asia-Centric Label: Exclusive". Billboard. 19 November 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
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  33. "Spinnin' Copyright Free Music". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
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  36. Meadow, Matthew (8 February 2016). "Julian Jordan & Mike Hawkins Break Up With Spinnin' Records". Your EDM. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
  37. Meadow, Matthew (4 April 2016). "After Leaving Spinnin', Mike Hawkins Signs Exclusively With Armada". Your EDM. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  38. Medved, Matt (27 August 2015). "Martin Garrix Leaves Spinnin' Records and MusicAllStars Management". Billboard. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  39. Menendez, Devon (19 November 2015). "Merk & Kremont sign to Spinnin' Records". We Rave You. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  40. Gupta, Pranav (20 January 2016). "Zaeden Signs With MusicAllStars Management". The Bangin Beats. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016.
  41. Magnetic. "IDMA 2019 Nominees, SHAQ "Becoming Diesel" WMC Conversation Announced". Magnetic Magazine. Archived from the original on 30 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  42. Bhagtani, About the Author / Lakshay (1 April 2020). "IDMA 2020 winners announced: Avicii's 'Tim' named as the best album".
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