EMI Music Malaysia is a record label operating as a subsidiary of Universal Music Malaysia. Originally established in the 1970s as a regional branch of the multinational EMI Group, the label played a major role in the Malaysian music industry by supporting local artists and combating music piracy.[1] Following the dissolution of the EMI Group, EMI Music was acquired by Universal Music Group.[2][3][4][5][6]
| EMI Music Malaysia | |
|---|---|
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| Parent company | EMI Group (1966–2008) Universal Music Group (2014; revived 2023–present) |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Various |
| Country of origin | Malaysia |
| Location | Kuala Lumpur |
| Official website | www |
In May 2023, the label experienced a revival as part of Universal Music Southeast Asia's "Nusantara Project[1]," signaling a renewed focus on promoting Southeast Asian music talent.
History
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Originally established in the 1970s, it played a key role in combating music piracy before ceasing independent operations in 2008. Following a 2014 acquisition by Universal Music Group,[1] EMI Malaysia's releases had been distributed under the Universal Music Malaysia label.
EMI Music Malaysia has become part of the Universal Music Group since 2014. EMI Music Malaysia releases are distributed by Universal Music Sdn. Bhd. The publishing unit EMI Music Publishing Malaysia Sdn. Bhd have become part of Sony/ATV.
On 19 June 2023, Universal Music Malaysia announced its revival of the label.[7]
Artist
editList of all artists who have been within the company, including former artists and those who have died:
- A
- Ahmad Jais
- Aman Shah
- Ahmad Nawab
- Aishah
- Anita Sarawak
- B
- Black Dog Bone
- C
- Carefree (Malaysian pop band)
- D
- D. J. Dave
- Dwen
- E
- F
- Fazidah Joned
- Fauziah Latiff
- G
- Gaya Zakry
- H
- Habibah Yaakub
- Halil Chik
- Hail Amir
- Herman Tino
- Hakim Ahmad
- I
- Ismail Haron
- J
- Jennifer Yen
- Junainah M. Amin
- K
- Kartina Dahari
- Kamariah Noor
- L
- Latif Ibrahim
- M
- Maria Menado
- N
- Normadiah
- Nona Asiah
- Noorkumalasari
- P
- R
- Rozita Rohaizad
- Rosemaria
- Rafeah Buang
- Rose Iskandar
- S
- Saloma
- Sarena Hashim
- Sanisah Huri
- Sharifah Aini
- Sudirman Arshad
- Sheila Abdul
- Sheila Majid
- U
- Uji Rashid
- Z
- Ziana Zain
- Zaleha Hamid
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Tahir, Alhamzah (2023-06-19). "#Showbiz: EMI Music Malaysia revived | New Straits Times". NST. Archived from the original on 2024-01-08. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ Ritchie, Sharlotte (2019-09-17). "Universal Music Group announces strategic expansion and key label launches within Southeast Asia to boost focus on domestic and local language artists". UMG. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ "Malaysia - Home | EMI Music Publishing". emimusicpub.com. Archived from the original on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ "EMI Malaysia". last.fm. Archived from the original on 19 June 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ "Choy Departs EMI Malaysia For Adidas". billboard.com. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ "Year 2012 - Music Authors' Copyright Protection (MACP) Berhad". macp.com.my. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^ "EMI Music Malaysia revived". New Straits Times Malaysia. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
External links
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