Atlanta Artists
Label founded by Cameo's Larry Blackmon in Atlanta.
The label was originally distributed by PolyGram and gave Blackmon greater creative control over Cameo's sound while also promoting local talent such as Ca$hflow. After Cameo left for Reprise Records, Atlanta Artists was absorbed into Mercury Records.
Quick Facts
- Parent
- PolyGram; Universal Music Group
- Founded
- 1983
- Defunct
- 1991
- Distributor
- Mercury Records
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The group relocated from New York to Atlanta, Georgia, and released Alligator Woman, a fusion of funk, new wave, and a synthesizer-driven sound.
- Alligator Woman was compared to their previous albums, which had more horn arrangements.
Atlanta Artists history
In 1986, Atlanta Artists released Cameo's Word Up!, which the Los Angeles Times rated as one of the year's best albums. The funk group Ca$hflow and solo artist Barbara Mitchell, formerly of High Inergy, signed to the label, as did teenage singer Jilliann. Blackmon also produced artists on other labels, including Tomi Jenkins, Bobby Brown, The Reddings, and George Howard. During Cameo's concert tours in the UK in the mid-1980s, Ca$hflow performed as a supporting act. In 1990, Atlanta Artists released Real Men Wear Black, which People magazine called one of the strongest collections in Cameo's 13-album history.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Atlanta Artists founded?
Atlanta Artists was founded in 1983.
Who owns Atlanta Artists?
Atlanta Artists is owned by PolyGram and Universal Music Group.
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