Did you know that John Legend has his own record label?

John Legend has his own label through Atlantic Records called HomeSchool. He has a British singer/rapper/songwriter/producer signed to it whose name is Estelle. Her first album, "Shine" will be the first release on John Legend's HomeSchool label. His brother, Vaughn Anthony, is also signed to that record label. Want to learn more about his label? Go to the label's home page here: http://www.john-legend.net/homeschool/

In an interview with The Associated Press, John Legend said guiding the careers of others is not much different from what he does in his own.

"I don't feel like it's a dramatic shift. Either way I'm a fan of music and I love making records that someone can be proud of," he said.

John Legend co-wrote and sang background on some of the songs on Estelle's album, "Shine," due out in May, and performs a duet with her. He plans to do the same for Anthony, whose album has yet to be completed. But he said he is careful to make sure each of his artists have their own sound.

"I want them to have their own identity and that's the reason why I signed them," he said.

Legend said Estelle caught his ear with her lyrics and voice, and "that unique combination of being able to credibly sing and rap, which not many people have."

His brother clearly did not need help getting Legend's attention, but he says he did not know Anthony was serious about singing until Legend started having success: for the past two years, he has been singing backup for Legend on his tours.

"I'm really frank with him and I really look at it like I'm his mentor," Legend said. "We tease each other, we do everything brothers do."

Jermaine Dupri's new record label, TAG Records

Jermaine Dupri, Island Def Jam Music Group and TAG Body Sprays partnered up to start a new record label, called TAG records. JD's new record label is apparently a hip-hop label based in New York. JD will be the label's president so he will set the creative vision for the label. JD will also be one of the chief decisionmakers for finding and developing the label's new artists. TAG Records will announce their first artist soon. Artists signed to TAG Records will have a multimillion-dollar marketing campaign put behind them which will include television, print, radio, digital and event promotions. This kind of promotion for a brand new artist has never been done before! Best believe that Jermaine will have a lot of demos coming his way!

Watch this video to get more details on JD's new record label:

Jazzy Pha Presents, the new Jazzy Pha Record Label

I went to BMI's star studded event, BMI's Atlanta Urban Unsigned Artist Showcase last night. At this event, Jazzy Pha told the audience that he's starting a new label called Jazzy Pha Presents. He's looking to sign people to his new label and is accepting demos. He said that if your music is hot, he will sign you over a check! I'm not sure where you should send your info, I would google him and find contact info for him and submit your demo, bio, and a picture or your press kit. When I get more information, I will surely pass it on!

Thedy B, Attorney/Songwriter
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