Dome Records

History

Founded in 1992 by Peter Robinson, Dome Records (also known as Dôme Records) began with a partnership with EMI Records before becoming fully independent in 1995. Robinson previously worked in A&R for RCA, Chrysalis, and CBS. The label shifted its focus to urban black music with the 1994 release of Beverley Knight's album The B-Funk. Its artist roster has included Beverley Knight, Hil St Soul, Dennis Taylor, Eric Roberson, Tortured Soul, Incognito, Brenda Russell, Rahsaan Patterson, Donnie, Angela Johnson, Martha Redbone, Carleen Anderson, George Duke, Full Flava, and Don-E. In 1993, the label issued Lulu's album Independence, whose title track gained popularity across Europe. The duet "I'm Back for More" with Lulu and Bobby Womack became Dome's first chart hit. Dome also serves as the British label for the late American singer-songwriter Andrew Gold. The label built long-term relationships with artists like Full Flava. While initially concentrating on British acts, Dome later took on production, development, or distribution for several American artists, including Eric Roberson and Rahsaan Patterson, who release their music independently in the United States and through Dome in the United Kingdom. Readers of Blues & Soul magazine have consistently voted Dome the UK's leading black music label.