Casablanca Records
Parent company	Universal Music Group
Founded	1973
Founder(s)	Neil Bogart
Distributing label	Universal Records (in the US)
Genre(s)	Various
Country of origin	US
Official Website	http://www.casablanca-music.com

This article is about Casablanca, the record label. For other uses please see Casablanca (disambiguation).

Casablanca Records is a record label which was started by Neil Bogart in 1973 after leaving Buddah Records. The label released hits by Donna Summer, KISS, The Four Tops, Cher, Captain & Tennille, Angel, Stephanie Mills, The Sylvers, The Hudson Brothers, The Village People, 707, and Parliament. PolyGram acquired a 50 percent stake in 1977 and later acquired the remaining half for $15 million in 1980. Afterwards the label had hits with Lipps Inc, Cameo, and Irene Cara. The label was shut down in 1984. Image File history File links Casablanca_logo. ... Universal Music Group (UMG), formerly MCA Music Entertainment Group, is the largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry. ... Neil Bogart (February 3, 1943 – May 8, 1982) was an American record executive. ... Universal Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... Casablanca may refer to: Casablanca, a city in Morocco the allied Casablanca Conference (1943) the movie Casablanca (film) Casablanca, Chile Casablanca (Software) 2003 Casablanca bombings David Casablanca Poyatos, a professional football player Casablanca Records, a record label Camp Casablanca, a military base in Kosovo Casa Blanca, an alternate name for... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Neil Bogart (February 3, 1943 – May 8, 1982) was an American record executive. ... See also: other events of 1973 list of years in music 1970s in music // January 9 - Mick Jaggers request for a Japanese visa is rejected on account of a 1969 drug bust, putting an abrupt end to The Rolling Stones plans to tour the Orient. ... While working at Kama Sutra Records, Art Kass was unhappy with the distribution deal with MGM Records and started Buddah Records around 1967. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Kiss (sometimes typeset KISS, to fit the official logo) is an American rock band formed in New York City in 1973. ... The Four Tops are an American Motown musical quartet, whose repertoire has included doo-wop, jazz, soul music, R&B, disco, adult contemporary, and showtunes. ... Cheryl Sarkisian LaPiere (b. ... The Captain & Tennille are a husband and wife US pop music duo who achieved success during the 1970s. ... The line-up of Angel; from left to right, Punky Meadows, Felix Robinson, Frank DiMino, Barry Brandt, and Gregg Giuffria. ... Stephanie Mills (born March 22, 1957 in Harlem, New York) is an African American R&B and soul singer and former Broadway star. ... The Sylvers — Memphis, Tennessee natives Olympia-Ann, Charmaine, Leon, James, Edmund, Ricky, Angela, Pat and Foster — were a popular R&B and soul family group in the 1970s. ... The Hudson Brothers are an American music group from the 1970s, consisting of Bill Hudson, Brett Hudson and Mark Hudson. ... Village People were a disco band of the late 1970s. ... 707 A south Australian counter-strike team consisting of fbz, bl1zz, carnage, ic3solo and Jonevo. ... Parliament was originally The Parliaments, a doo-wop group based out of George Clintons Plainfield, New Jersey barber shop. ... PolyGram was the name from 1972 of the major label recording company started by Philips as a holding company for its music interests in 1945. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... Lipps Inc was a studio band that achieved one significant hit, Funkytown in 1980. ... Cameos latest album cover: The Definitive Collection Cameo is a funk, R&B and dance group, best known for the 1986 hit Word Up!. Their lead singer is Larry Blackmon. ... Irene Cara (born Irene Escalera on March 18, 1959[1] in The Bronx, New York City) is an American singer, Academy Award-winning songwriter and actress of African, Cuban and Puerto Rican descent. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2004, the name was revived for a joint venture between Universal Music Group and Tommy Mottola. In a Billboard article, Mottola said that he chose the name as an homage to the original label, but that there was no direct connection between the old and new labels. Casablanca is now a part of Universal Motown Records Group. 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Universal Music Group (UMG), formerly MCA Music Entertainment Group, is the largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry. ... Thomas Daniel Tommy Mottola, Jr. ... Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry. ... The Universal Motown Records Group is a division of the Universal Music Group, a collection of several record labels: Universal Records Universal South Records Blackground Records Motown Records Republic Records Cash Money Records Casablanca Records Uptown Records Next Plateau Records Rowdy Records Street Records Corporation The Inc. ...

History

In 1973 Neil Bogart formed Casablanca Records with money Warner Brothers put up. Originally the he wanted to call the label Emerald City after the city in The Wizard of Oz, but since Warner owned the rights to the movie Casablanca, it was easier to get the rights to use that name, and much better for promotions (especially since he shared a surname with Humphrey Bogart, a star of the movie). Neil's first big signing was the rock group KISS. Neil Bogart (February 3, 1943 – May 8, 1982) was an American record executive. ... Warner Bros. ... For other uses, see Emerald City (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Casablanca is a 1943 romantic film set during World War II in the Vichy-controlled Moroccan city of Casablanca. ... Humphrey DeForest Bogart (December 25, 1899 – January 14, 1957) was an iconic American actor of legendary fame who retained his legacy after death. ... Kiss (sometimes typeset KISS, to fit the official logo) is an American rock band formed in New York City in 1973. ...

The label became very popular in the disco business. Warner Brothers and Neil would have a tempestuous relationship as Neil wanted more freedom to release records whenever he wanted and not according to a timetable, as was the case of the major labels. Neil and Warner came to an agreement that Neil on a monthly basis would pay back the money Warner had put into the company, which he did. After the split with Warner the Casablanca office were moved to Sunset Boulevard in the former Gold Star Studios where Herb Alpert recorded many of his early albums. Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass debut album, The Lonely Bull. ...

Mottola's re-launch was intended to be started with a girl-group, first known as iNK, but later changing its name to NSS(Not So Sweet)16. The group's original makeup was composed of Timna Perez (Latina) and Alicia Respicio (Asian) from Southern California, as well as Brittany King (African-American) and Karla Murphy (Caucasian) from Racine, Wisconsin. Soon, however, Timna left the group because of pregnancy, which prompted them to add Hannukkah Zertuche from Racine to fill in for the Latina component. A little while after that, Brittany left also because of pregnancy, which prompted them to put in Jasmine (last name unknown) from Southern California to fill in the African-American blank. Soon afterwards, they recorded their debut single, Oopdeewopdee, written by Greg Lawson and featuring David Banner. Later on, Hanukkah got pregnant, and had to withdraw. Not wanting to risk pregnancy so soon, Karla decided to leave as well, which led to the demise of the group. Ironically, the website is still active, at www.nss16.com. Downtown Los Angeles Skyline Southern California, also colloquially referred to as SoCal, is an informal name for the megalopolis and nearby desert that occupies the southern-most quarter of the U.S. state of California. ... Racine is a city in Racine County, Wisconsin, along Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Root River[1]. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 81,855. ... David Banner (born Levell Crump in Jackson, Mississippi in c. ...

Rumors

• There are rumors that Donna Summer, Chaka Khan, and Patti LaBelle might sign with the label. [1]

• The label might shutdown again due to the main acts, Lindsay Lohan and Brie Larson moving to Motown Records and Universal Music, respectively.

• The label might be moved to either The Island Def Jam Music Group or Interscope Records.

• Actor Cezar Rachiniro was dropped from this record label, in January after 2 months after signing.

• Rumors say Universal Music Group is looking to fire Tommy Mottola, and replacing him with Irv Gotti as the new CEO of the company.

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Releases

• Shall We Dance? Soundtrack - 2004
• Speak - Lindsay Lohan - 2004
• Pride & Prejudice Soundtrack- 2004
• Finally Out Of P.E. - Brie Larson- 2005
• A Little More Personal (Raw) - Lindsay Lohan - 2005
• Life In Cartoon Motion - Mika (singer) - February 2007

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Current Artists

• Tamar Braxton
• Cory Gunz
• Mika

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Past Artists

• Irene Cara
• Cher
• Fanny
• Hudson Brothers
• KISS 1973-1982 (Moved to Mercury Records)
• T.Rex 1974
• Brie Larson 2004-2006 (Moved to Universal Music)
• Ryan Leslie
• Lipps Inc
• Lindsay Lohan 2004-2006 (Moved To Motown Records)
• Love & Kisses
• Meco
• Parliament
• Santa Esmerelda
• Donna Summer
• Village People
• Robin Williams
• NSS16
• Angel
• Teri Desario

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See also

• List of record labels
• Dazzler
• Chocolate City Records

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External links

• Releases at discogs.com
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