Floodgate Records
Encyclopedia
Floodgate Records was a part of the East West Records
family of labels
. It was founded in 2000 and managed by Tim Taber (formerly of The Prayer Chain
). Initial distribution was through Word Records
, and marketing through Rocketown
. Their first release was All I Have, a worship album by Rita Springer. The label ceased operations at an unknown point before mid-2008.
East West Records
East West Records is an American record label, owned by Warner Music Group, and operates under WMG's Independent Label Group.-History:...
family of labels
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
. It was founded in 2000 and managed by Tim Taber (formerly of The Prayer Chain
The Prayer Chain
The Prayer Chain was a 1990s Christian alternative rock band. The band has been called "the epitome of the Christian underground". The Prayer Chain was known for producing moody, angst-ridden music which was, in turn, the result of creative differences within the band and with their record...
). Initial distribution was through Word Records
Word Records
Word Records is a Christian record label based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a division of Word Entertainment , which, itself is co-owned by Warner Music Group and Curb Records...
, and marketing through Rocketown
Rocketown Records
Rocketown Records was an independent record label which was started in 1996 by Michael W. Smith. The dream was to create a new, independent Christian record label that wouldn't follow the rules of the modern music business. In the fall of 1995, Michael W. Smith met with Don Donahue, who was, at...
. Their first release was All I Have, a worship album by Rita Springer. The label ceased operations at an unknown point before mid-2008.
Artists
- Bernard
- Brian and Jenn Johnson
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- Rita Springer
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