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A Warner Music Group label since 1955.
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The label was revived in the UK in 2014 under Warner Music UK's then-Chairman Max Lousada.[1] In 2024, Eric Wong was named President of East West Records and Head of Global A&R for Warner Recorded Music.[2] Warner Music Group, which is based in New York City, owns and distributes the record label East West Records, founded in 1955.[3]
Making and release
In 1990, Atlantic revamped the imprint as EastWest Records America and appointed Sylvia Rhone as President & CEO.[4] Under Rhone, the label achieved multi-platinum success with artists including En Vogue, Pantera, and AC/DC.[4] In 2005, WMG reactivated the East West label to market and distribute rock music.[5] In 2024, Eric Wong was appointed to lead East West Records as a connector across WMG's global ecosystem.[6]
The Kingsmen's "Week End" became the first hit for the label after Atlantic Records established it in 1955.[7] Simply Red, Chris Rea, Tanita Tikaram, Billy Mackenzie (as Associates), and The Beloved were among the UK acts signed to EastWest.[8] Interscope Records, Motor Jams Records, Mecca Don Records, and The Gold Mind Inc. were among the imprints whose distribution was handled by EastWest.[9]
What the cited sources add
In April 2025, 21-year-old singer-songwriter Jade LeMac signed with Warner Music Canada/East West Records.[10]
References
- Wikipedia, "East West Records" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Smirke, "Warner Music UK Launches New Label As Part Of East West Restructure", Billboard, 2018-02-06 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "East West Records" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Eric Wong upped to Head of Global A&R, Recorded Music at Warner; Jessica Keeley-Carter promoted to Chief Marketing Officer", Music Business Worldwide, 2024-10-07 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "East West Records" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "FAQ", Warner Music Group (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "East West Records" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Sylvia Rhone - Sony Music", Sony Music Entertainment (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "East West Records" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Gallo, "Lizard inks with WMG", Variety, 2005-06-29; Billboard Staff, "Rhymesayers Jumps To WMG’s ILG", Billboard, 2007-03-09 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "East West Records" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Aswad, "Warner Music Group Promotes Eric Wong, Jessica Keeley-Carter", Variety, 2024-10-07 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "East West Records" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: tolsen, "Billboard Hot 100™", Billboard, 2013-01-02 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "East West Records" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "BELOVED | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company", Official Charts; "Tanita Tikaram | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company", Official Charts; "CHRIS REA | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company", Official Charts (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "East West Records" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Goldmind", Record Club (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- "JADE LEMAC SIGNS WITH WARNER MUSIC CANADA/EAST WEST RECORDS", imprintent.org, 2025-04-27. facts only, no text reused. imprintent.org
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- Wikipedia: East West Records (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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