Sony Music is to re-launch the Relentless Records imprint, which will be headed in its new guise by founder Shabs Jobanputra.
The label was originally formed in 1999, as UK Garage hit its height - and launched the careers of Craig David, Artful Dodger and So Solid Crew. It was also home to, among others, Joss Stone, KT Tunstall, Jay Sean, Cage The Elephant and Seth Lakeman.
When the venture was sold to Virgin records in 2009, Jobanputra went on to become President of Virgin Records UK. During his time at the label they signed Swedish House Mafia and Deadmau$ ( both on full 360 deals), together with Professor Green, Roll Deep, You Me At Six and Emeli Sande. He also oversaw successful album campaigns form among others Robbie Williams, Empire Of The Sun, Laura Marling ( BRIT Award winner), 30 Seconds To Mars, Jamie T and Katy Perry.
Nick Gatfield, Chairman & CEO Sony Music UK, said: “Shabs has a tremendous track record of working with artists across multiple genres. He is a great addition to our A&R capability.”
Shabs Jobanputra said: “ I’m very excited to bring Relentless Records to Sony Music. There are lot of great people here and I hope to learn lots as we begin the next chapter”.
Thanks to musicweek.com for this story.
