
recording label
A recording label, or record label, is a company that produces, markets, and promotes music recordings. It collaborates with artists to record their music, handles distribution to stores and digital platforms, and manages branding and advertising efforts. Labels provide financial support, production expertise, and industry connections to help artists reach a wider audience. They often own the master recordings and earn revenue through sales, streaming, and licensing. Essentially, a record label acts as a partner in turning artists' creative work into commercially available music, guiding it from the studio to listeners worldwide.