3 Beat Records
Encyclopedia
3 Beat Records is a British record shop
and independent record label
which was founded by Jon Barlow in 1989.
record shop in 1989 by Jon Barlow, Dave Nicholl, Phil Southall and later joined by Phil Beddard and Hywell Williams who were students at the time. It began as a second hand record stall in Quiggins
, Liverpool and later moved into a permanent location on Wood Street where the shop was managed by Rob Jay and DJ Pezz where it won numerous awards including Music Week's independent record shop of the year. In 2002, the shop moved to Slater Street. As of 2009, the record shop has changed its name to 3B Records.
In 1991 Barlow started the independent record label 3 Beat Music which released records by artists such as D:Fuse
, New Atlantic
, Pianoman
and Powerhouse. In 2000 Jon Barlow, DJ Pezz and Andy Jarrod set up the 3 Beat Label Management company which offered distribution services to numerous independent record labels. 3 Beat Label Management closed in 2007 after Amato Distribution's collapse left them with a £75,000 debt
In 2003 Jon Barlow, Anton Powers and Tim Condran set up Boss Records, with distribution from Ministry of Sound. Over the next for years the label released numerous singles with hit records by artists such as Angel City, Mason versus Princess Superstar and Studio B. In 2007, after Boss Records' contract had expired with Ministry of Sound, Barlow, Powers and Condran founded 3 Beat Productions with distribution from Universal
. The new label was made up of two sub-labels 3 Beat Blue and 3 Beat Red and has released records by artists such as Agness
, Cahill
, Ian Carey, Duck Sauce
and Skepta
.
In 2011, the label achieved its first No. 1 single with "Loca People
" by Sak Noel
.
Record shop
A record shop or record store is an outlet that sells recorded music. Although vinyl records and audio cassettes are no longer sold in the majority of music stores, in favour of compact discs and home video recordings products, people in some countries, like the UK, still use the term "record...
and independent record label
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
which was founded by Jon Barlow in 1989.
History
3 Beat Records was founded as a dance musicElectronic dance music
Electronic dance music is electronic music produced primarily for the purposes of use within a nightclub setting, or in an environment that is centered upon dance-based entertainment...
record shop in 1989 by Jon Barlow, Dave Nicholl, Phil Southall and later joined by Phil Beddard and Hywell Williams who were students at the time. It began as a second hand record stall in Quiggins
Quiggins
Quiggins was home to many small 'alternative' stores that were housed within three linked adjacent warehouse buildings on a site between School Lane, Peters Lane and College Lane in the city centre of Liverpool, UK...
, Liverpool and later moved into a permanent location on Wood Street where the shop was managed by Rob Jay and DJ Pezz where it won numerous awards including Music Week's independent record shop of the year. In 2002, the shop moved to Slater Street. As of 2009, the record shop has changed its name to 3B Records.
In 1991 Barlow started the independent record label 3 Beat Music which released records by artists such as D:Fuse
D:Fuse
D:Fuse is an American producer, remixer and DJ based out of Los Angeles, California.He is the co-owner of Lost Angeles Recordings, along with fellow DJ/producer Mike Hiratzka. The duo’s first release on their label was the D:Fuse & Hiratzka album ‘Skyline Lounge’, which was initially released on...
, New Atlantic
New Atlantic
New Atlantic were an early 1990s British rave band from Southport, Merseyside. They were made up of Richard Lloyd and Cameron Saunders, and best known for their UK #12 hit "I Know" in March 1992. The CD single of "I Know" contained an alternate mix, which was performed by the group onstage on the...
, Pianoman
Pianoman
Pianoman is an alias of dance music producer, James Sammon from Bradford, West Yorkshire who got to number 6 in the UK Singles Chart with the hit single "Blurred" in June 1996...
and Powerhouse. In 2000 Jon Barlow, DJ Pezz and Andy Jarrod set up the 3 Beat Label Management company which offered distribution services to numerous independent record labels. 3 Beat Label Management closed in 2007 after Amato Distribution's collapse left them with a £75,000 debt
In 2003 Jon Barlow, Anton Powers and Tim Condran set up Boss Records, with distribution from Ministry of Sound. Over the next for years the label released numerous singles with hit records by artists such as Angel City, Mason versus Princess Superstar and Studio B. In 2007, after Boss Records' contract had expired with Ministry of Sound, Barlow, Powers and Condran founded 3 Beat Productions with distribution from Universal
Universal
-Companies and organizations:* NBC Universal, a media and entertainment company** Universal Studios, an American film studio, and subsidiary of NBC Universal** Universal Channel, a television channel owned by NBC Universal...
. The new label was made up of two sub-labels 3 Beat Blue and 3 Beat Red and has released records by artists such as Agness
Agnes Carlsson
Agnes Emilia Carlsson, also known mononymously as Agnes , is a Swedish recording artist. She rose to fame as the winner of Idol 2005, the second season of the Swedish Idol series...
, Cahill
Cahill (band)
Cahill are a dance group, based in Liverpool, UK consisting of producers Anton Powers, Tim Condran and Scott Rosser. They are best known for their 2008 single, Trippin' On You, which features vocals from Nikki Belle.-Background:...
, Ian Carey, Duck Sauce
Duck sauce
Duck sauce is a condiment with a sweet and sour flavor and a translucent orange appearance similar to a thin jelly. Offered at Chinese-American restaurants, it is used as a dip for deep-fried dishes such as duck, chicken, fish, spring rolls, egg rolls, or with rice or noodles. It is often provided...
and Skepta
Skepta
Joseph Junior Adenuga , better known as Skepta, is an English rapper from London. Originally from and born to Nigerian parents he moved to London aged three....
.
In 2011, the label achieved its first No. 1 single with "Loca People
Loca People
"Loca People" "Loca People" "Loca People" (also known as "Loca People (La Gente Está Muy Loca)" or "Loca People (What the Fuck!)" is a song by Spanish disc jockey and producer Sak Noel. Dutch singer Esthera Sarita performed the female vocals in the song. It was released in most countries on June...
" by Sak Noel
Sak Noel
Sak Noel is a Catalan DJ, music producer and music video director. He is also founder and co-owner of Moguda production house . Since 2009, Moguda also runs the annual Moguda Dance Festival....
.
Labels and subsidaries
- 3 Beat Music
- Glow Records
- Forward Records
- 3 Beat Breaks
- Boss Records
- 3 Beat Productions
Artists
- AgnesAgnes CarlssonAgnes Emilia Carlsson, also known mononymously as Agnes , is a Swedish recording artist. She rose to fame as the winner of Idol 2005, the second season of the Swedish Idol series...
- Angel City
- CahillCahill (band)Cahill are a dance group, based in Liverpool, UK consisting of producers Anton Powers, Tim Condran and Scott Rosser. They are best known for their 2008 single, Trippin' On You, which features vocals from Nikki Belle.-Background:...
- Ian Carey
- D:FuseD:FuseD:Fuse is an American producer, remixer and DJ based out of Los Angeles, California.He is the co-owner of Lost Angeles Recordings, along with fellow DJ/producer Mike Hiratzka. The duo’s first release on their label was the D:Fuse & Hiratzka album ‘Skyline Lounge’, which was initially released on...
- Mike Di ScalaMike Di ScalaMike Di Scala , also known as Re-Con, is a British electronic musician, record producer, disc jockey and singer-songwriter from Liverpool, England. Di Scala began producing records as Re-Con in the late 1990s and he first emerged as the producer of English dance group Rezonance Q and was also the...
- Duck SauceDuck sauceDuck sauce is a condiment with a sweet and sour flavor and a translucent orange appearance similar to a thin jelly. Offered at Chinese-American restaurants, it is used as a dip for deep-fried dishes such as duck, chicken, fish, spring rolls, egg rolls, or with rice or noodles. It is often provided...
- InnaInnaElena Alexandra Apostoleanu , best known as Inna, is a Romanian dance music singer. On November 12, 2008, she released her debut single "Hot", which was produced by Play & Win, a Romanian dance music trio and one of the leading music producers in Romania...
- Steve MacSteve Mac (House DJ)Stephen Michael McGuinness, also known as Steve Mac, is a UK house music producer. As a solo artist, he runs Variation Recordings.Mac started out as scratch DJ at the age of 11. He met his production partner Rob Chetcuti in a hip-hop group in Malta...
- Edward MayaEdward MayaEduard Marian Ilie , better known as Edward Maya, is a Romanian musician, producer, performer, and composer...
- Liz McClarnonLiz McClarnonElizabeth Margaret "Liz" McClarnon is an English pop singer, dancer and television presenter. She was a member of the group Atomic Kitten and originated the role of Paulette in the first UK tour of Legally Blonde the musical....
- Erick MorilloErick MorilloErick Morillo is a Colombian-American DJ, music producer and record label owner. Having produced under a number of pseudonyms, including Ministers De la Funk, The Dronez, RAW, Smooth Touch, RBM, Deep Soul, Club Ultimate and Li'l Mo Ying Yang, Morillo is best known for his international work in...
- New AtlanticNew AtlanticNew Atlantic were an early 1990s British rave band from Southport, Merseyside. They were made up of Richard Lloyd and Cameron Saunders, and best known for their UK #12 hit "I Know" in March 1992. The CD single of "I Know" contained an alternate mix, which was performed by the group onstage on the...
- Sak NoelSak NoelSak Noel is a Catalan DJ, music producer and music video director. He is also founder and co-owner of Moguda production house . Since 2009, Moguda also runs the annual Moguda Dance Festival....
- PianomanPianomanPianoman is an alias of dance music producer, James Sammon from Bradford, West Yorkshire who got to number 6 in the UK Singles Chart with the hit single "Blurred" in June 1996...
- P-MoneyP-Money-Albums:-Singles:-External links:* - News, video clips, downloads* - Information, photos, and video clips...
- Powerhouse
- SkeptaSkeptaJoseph Junior Adenuga , better known as Skepta, is an English rapper from London. Originally from and born to Nigerian parents he moved to London aged three....
- SkylaSkylaSkyla is the stage name of Lucy Batty, an English dance singer from Altrincham.-Career:Skyla was signed by 3 Beat/AATW in 2008.She has been working along side producers Scott Rosser , Mike Di Scala and Nemesis....
- Steve SmartSteve SmartSteve Smart is the host of Friday Night Kiss, Saturday Night Kiss and disc-jockey of Blow Ya Speakers on Kiss 100 London.-Early days:Steve Smart was born and brought up in the east coast town of Lowestoft ....
- Martin SolveigMartin SolveigMartin Picandet, better known under his stage name Martin Solveig is a French electronic music DJ and producer from Paris. He also hosts a weekly radio show called "C'est La Vie" on stations worldwide including FG DJ Radio in his homeland...
- Alexandra StanAlexandra StanAlexandra Stan is a Romanian singer-songwriter. She released her debut single in late 2009. The song impacted Romanian mainstream radios in early 2010, peaking at number-eighteen. Her sophomore release, "Mr...
- Ola SvenssonOla SvenssonOla Nils Håkan Svensson , professionally known simply as Ola, is a Swedish pop singer born in Lund in the southern region of Skåne, Sweden. He first appeared on Idol in 2005. He has sold over 135 000 records in Sweden and his songs have been played on the radio just under 200,000 times in Sweden...
External links
- 3 Beat Music / Records at DiscogsDiscogsDiscogs, short for discographies, is a website and database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. The Discogs servers, currently hosted under the domain name discogs.com, are owned by Zink Media, Inc., and are...