Jive Records

Jive Records was a major American record label, founded in 1981 by Clive Calder and Ralph Simon. The label was known for signing popular artists such as Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, and 'N Sync. Jive Records was a subsidiary of BMG Entertainment and was later acquired by Sony Music Entertainment. The label played a significant role in the careers of many successful artists, including Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, and Usher.

● History

Jive Records was founded in 1981 by Clive Calder and Ralph Simon, with the goal of creating a label that would focus on signing new and innovative artists. The label's early success came with the signing of Whodini, a hip-hop group from New York City. Jive Records also signed Kool & the Gang, a popular funk and soul band from New Jersey. The label's success continued to grow throughout the 1980s, with the signing of artists such as A Flock of Seagulls and Billy Ocean. In the 1990s, Jive Records became a major player in the boy band and pop music scene, with the signing of groups such as Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync. The label also signed popular artists such as Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, and Usher, who all achieved significant commercial success. Jive Records was also home to other successful artists, including R. Kelly, Lil' Wayne, and T-Pain.

● Artists

Jive Records had a diverse roster of artists, including Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, 'N Sync, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, and Usher. The label also signed popular hip-hop artists such as R. Kelly, Lil' Wayne, and T-Pain. Other notable artists on the Jive Records roster included Aaliyah, Chris Brown, and Ciara. The label was also home to rock bands such as Three Days Grace and Theory of a Deadman. Jive Records also signed electronic music artists such as Moby and The Crystal Method. The label's roster also included country music artists such as Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Jive Records was also associated with other successful artists, including Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, and En Vogue.

● Discography

Jive Records released many successful albums and singles throughout its history. Some notable releases include Backstreet Boys's Millennium, Britney Spears's ...Baby One More Time, and 'N Sync's No Strings Attached. The label also released successful albums from Justin Timberlake, including Justified and FutureSex/LoveSounds. Jive Records also released popular singles such as Usher's Yeah! and Jennifer Lopez's If You Had My Love. The label's discography also includes albums from R. Kelly, such as 12 Play and TP-2.com. Jive Records also released successful albums from Aaliyah, including Aaliyah and One in a Million. The label's discography also includes albums from Chris Brown, such as Chris Brown and Exclusive.

● Subsidiaries

Jive Records had several subsidiaries, including Jive Electro, Verity Records, and LaFace Records. Jive Electro was a subsidiary that focused on electronic music, and released albums from artists such as Moby and The Crystal Method. Verity Records was a subsidiary that focused on gospel music, and released albums from artists such as Kirk Franklin and Donnie McClurkin. LaFace Records was a subsidiary that focused on R&B and hip-hop music, and released albums from artists such as Usher and TLC. Jive Records also had a subsidiary called Battery Records, which focused on rock music and released albums from artists such as Three Days Grace and Theory of a Deadman.

● Notable Releases

Some notable releases from Jive Records include Backstreet Boys's Black & Blue, Britney Spears's Oops!... I Did It Again, and 'N Sync's Celebrity. The label also released successful albums from Justin Timberlake, including The 20/20 Experience and The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2. Jive Records also released popular singles such as Usher's Climax and Jennifer Lopez's On the Floor. The label's notable releases also include albums from R. Kelly, such as Chocolate Factory and Happy People/U Saved Me. Jive Records also released successful albums from Aaliyah, including I Care 4 U and Ultimate Aaliyah. The label's notable releases also include albums from Chris Brown, such as Graffiti and F.A.M.E.. Jive Records was also associated with other successful releases, including Mariah Carey's The Emancipation of Mimi and Boyz II Men's II. Category:Record labels