Zone 4 (record label)
Encyclopedia
Zone 4 is an American
record label
created as a joint venture
between producer Polow da Don
and Interscope Records
.
on July 16, 2007. Polow started out with four acts - Keri, Rich, YV & i-15 and later added a 5th act in 2008 - YouTube/Myspace artist Dan Talevski. In July 2009, 6th act Ester Dean was added to the roster and in the fall 7th act Jared Evan was signed. Polow signed artist Roscoe-Dash in January 2010.
Talevski left Zone 4/Interscope in September of 2011.
Polow da Don
serves as the company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
. Mia A. Welsh (General Manager), Krista Michalski (Operations Coordinator) and Robert "Kaspa" Smith (Marketing) oversee the daily business for Zone 4, Inc.
The label's first release was Rich Boy
's self-titled debut album. The label's second release was Keri Hilson
's debut album, In a Perfect World…, March 24, 2009. The label's third release was Keri Hilson
's second album, The label's third release, December 17, 2010.
Clyde McKnight is scheduled to be The label's fourth release with his debut album Animated, The Buzz Single Simon Sez failed to impact Billboard.
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|align="left"|Rich Boy
– Rich Boy
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|align="left"|Keri Hilson
– In a Perfect World…
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|align="left"|Keri Hilson
– No Boys Allowed
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record label
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,...
created as a joint venture
Joint venture
A joint venture is a business agreement in which parties agree to develop, for a finite time, a new entity and new assets by contributing equity. They exercise control over the enterprise and consequently share revenues, expenses and assets...
between producer Polow da Don
Polow Da Don
Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones , better known by known by professional name Polow da Don or Awesome Jones, is an American record producer, songwriter, rapper, and singer. His cousin is Atlanta singer Monica. He has produced for a variety of artists including Usher, Nelly, Christina Aguilera, T.I...
and Interscope Records
Interscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:...
.
History
The label was launched in Atlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
on July 16, 2007. Polow started out with four acts - Keri, Rich, YV & i-15 and later added a 5th act in 2008 - YouTube/Myspace artist Dan Talevski. In July 2009, 6th act Ester Dean was added to the roster and in the fall 7th act Jared Evan was signed. Polow signed artist Roscoe-Dash in January 2010.
Talevski left Zone 4/Interscope in September of 2011.
Polow da Don
Polow Da Don
Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones , better known by known by professional name Polow da Don or Awesome Jones, is an American record producer, songwriter, rapper, and singer. His cousin is Atlanta singer Monica. He has produced for a variety of artists including Usher, Nelly, Christina Aguilera, T.I...
serves as the company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
. Mia A. Welsh (General Manager), Krista Michalski (Operations Coordinator) and Robert "Kaspa" Smith (Marketing) oversee the daily business for Zone 4, Inc.
The label's first release was Rich Boy
Rich Boy
Marece Richards , better known by his stage name Rich Boy, is an American rapper from Mobile, Alabama. He is best known for the hit single "Throw Some D's". His self-titled debut album was released in early 2007.- Early career :...
's self-titled debut album. The label's second release was Keri Hilson
Keri Hilson
Keri Lynn Hilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, Hilson began her music career as a songwriter, penning tracks for several artists in the mid-2000s as part of the five-person production and songwriting team, The Clutch...
's debut album, In a Perfect World…, March 24, 2009. The label's third release was Keri Hilson
Keri Hilson
Keri Lynn Hilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, Hilson began her music career as a songwriter, penning tracks for several artists in the mid-2000s as part of the five-person production and songwriting team, The Clutch...
's second album, The label's third release, December 17, 2010.
Clyde McKnight is scheduled to be The label's fourth release with his debut album Animated, The Buzz Single Simon Sez failed to impact Billboard.
Roster
- Keri HilsonKeri HilsonKeri Lynn Hilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, Hilson began her music career as a songwriter, penning tracks for several artists in the mid-2000s as part of the five-person production and songwriting team, The Clutch...
(Zone 4/Mosley Music Group) - Rich BoyRich BoyMarece Richards , better known by his stage name Rich Boy, is an American rapper from Mobile, Alabama. He is best known for the hit single "Throw Some D's". His self-titled debut album was released in early 2007.- Early career :...
(Zone 4/Interscope Records) - Dan Talevski (Zone 4/Interscope Records)
- Ester DeanEster DeanEster Renay Dean is an American singer and songwriter, and record producer signed to Zone 4 Records/Interscope Records. She is most notable for her dual appearance on Rio: Music From The Motion Picture and her 2009 US hit single "Drop It Low", which featured singer Chris Brown...
(Zone 4/Interscope Records) - Jared EvanJared EvanJared Evan, is an American musician, singer/songwriter, producer, rapper. He was born on September 21, 1989 in Nassau County, New York. He is currently signed to Zone 4 under Interscope Records. The song "Frozen" which Jared wrote and produced, appeared on the Lebron James documentary soundtrack ...
(Zone 4/Interscope Records) - Clyde McKnight (Zone 4/Interscope Records)
- Roscoe DashRoscoe DashJeffery Johnson Jr. , better known by his stage name Roscoe Dash, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia.- Major label success :...
(WreckleszMyndstate/MusicLine/Zone 4/Interscope) - Arlyn "A.D." Marshall (Zone 4/Interscope Records)
- LloydLloyd (singer)Lloyd Polite, Jr. , who performs under the mononym Lloyd, is an American R&B recording artist, who experienced as a member of the group N-Toon before embarking on a solo career in 2004....
(Young Goldie/Zone 4/Interscope Records) - Timothy Bloom (Zone 4/Mosely Music Group/Interscope Record)
- Veronica Vega (Zone 4)
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(Zone 4) - Full CircleFull Circle-Albums:* Full Circle * Full Circle * Full Circle * Full Circle * Full Circle * Full Circle * Full Circle...
(Zone 4/Universal Music Group) - Chanel WestCoast (Zone 4)
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(Zone 4/Universal Music Group) - @Perfetiongtc (Zone 4/Atlantic Rec)
- Deonte (Zone 4/Universal Music Group)
- Pheenix (Zone 4/Universal Music Group)
- LaRonLaron-External links:**...
(Zone 4/SOE) - Rocky Diamonds (Zone 4/Rockstar Ent/SOE)
- Hollywood Hot SauceHollywood Hot SaucePaul Dawson, best known as Hot Sauce or Hollywood Hot Sauce, is an American music producer and songwriter based in Los Angeles, California...
(Zone 4/Interscope Records)
Discography
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|align="left"|Rich Boy
Rich Boy
Marece Richards , better known by his stage name Rich Boy, is an American rapper from Mobile, Alabama. He is best known for the hit single "Throw Some D's". His self-titled debut album was released in early 2007.- Early career :...
– Rich Boy
Rich Boy (album)
Rich Boy is the self-titled debut album by southern rapper Rich Boy. The album was released on March 13, 2007. The original title was "Product of tha Hustle" when "Throw Some D's" played on Music Choice. A promo/street single released in 2005 was "Get to Poppin'." His debut single is "Throw Some...
- Released: March 13, 2007
- Chart positions: 3 U.S.Billboard 200The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
, 3 U.S. R&BTop R&B/Hip-Hop AlbumsTop R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
, 1 U.S. RapTop Rap AlbumsTop Rap Albums is a record chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks Rap and hip-hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The chart began publication for the week of November 13, 2004.... - RIAA certification: —500,000+,Gold
- Singles: "Throw Some D'sThrow Some D's"Throw Some D's" is the first single off the self-titled album of rap artist Rich Boy, and his most commercially successful song to date. The single was produced by Butta and Polow da Don....
", "Boy Looka HereBoy Looka Here"Boy Looka Here" is the second single off the self-titled debut album by rap artist Rich Boy. The single was produced by Polow da Don. The video was recently released and features the Omega Psi Phi, Tuskegee University and Alabama A&M University marching band. This song was used in an Extreme...
", "Good Things", "Let's Get This Paper"
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|align="left"|Keri Hilson
Keri Hilson
Keri Lynn Hilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, Hilson began her music career as a songwriter, penning tracks for several artists in the mid-2000s as part of the five-person production and songwriting team, The Clutch...
– In a Perfect World…
- Released: March 24, 2009
- Chart Positions: 4 U.S.Billboard 200The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
, 1 U.S. R&BTop R&B/Hip-Hop AlbumsTop R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... - RIAA Certification: 500,000, Gold
- Singles: "EnergyEnergy (Keri Hilson song)"Energy" is the debut single by American recording artist Keri Hilson. The song was written and produced by The Runaways, consisting of Louis Biancaniello, Sam Watters, Rico Love, and Wayne Wilkins, for her studio album In a Perfect World… and In a Perfect World.....
", "Return the Favor", "Turnin' Me OnTurnin' Me On"Turnin Me On" is a song by American singer-songwriter Keri Hilson, taken from her debut album, In a Perfect World.... The song features American rapper Lil Wayne who co-wrote the song alongside Hilson and Zachary Anson Wallace. Production credits are shared between Danja and Polow da Don, who also...
", "Knock You DownKnock You Down"Knock You Down" is a song by American singer-songwriter Keri Hilson, taken from her debut studio album, In a Perfect World... . The song features guest vocals from American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo and American rapper Kanye West. The song was written by Hilson, West, and Ne-Yo along with Kevin...
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|align="left"|Keri Hilson
Keri Hilson
Keri Lynn Hilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, Hilson began her music career as a songwriter, penning tracks for several artists in the mid-2000s as part of the five-person production and songwriting team, The Clutch...
– No Boys Allowed
No Boys Allowed
No Boys Allowed is the second studio album by American recording artist Keri Hilson, released on December 17, 2010 through Mosley Music and Zone 4 Records. On the album, Hilson is reunited with Timbaland and Polow da Don, who executively produced the album, as they did with her debut release...
- Released: December 17, 2010
- Chart Positions: 11 U.S.Billboard 200The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
, 7 U.S. R&BTop R&B/Hip-Hop AlbumsTop R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... - Singles: "Breaking PointBreaking Point (song)"Breaking Point" is song by American recording artist Keri Hilson. It was released as the lead single from her second studio album, No Boys Allowed on September 7, 2010 in the United States...
", "Pretty Girl RockPretty Girl Rock"Pretty Girl Rock" is a mid-tempo R&B and pop song, that incorporates an interpolation of "Just the Two of Us" by Grover Washington, Jr.. The song makes use of heavy drums and slinky piano and is built on bouncy R&B beats...
", "One Night StandOne Night StandOne Night Stand is an HBO stand-up series that first aired on February 15, 1989. The half-hour series aired weekly and featured stand-up comedy specials from some of the top performing comedians. The series originally comprised 55 specials over the course of its four years on HBO...
", "Lose Control / Let Me Down"