SBK Records facts for kids
SBK Records was a music company that started in the late 1980s. It was a part of EMI Records, which is a very big music company. SBK Records helped many artists become famous and release popular songs.
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How SBK Records Started
Three people named Stephen Swid, Martin Bandier, and Charles Koppelman created SBK Records. They formed the company in 1988. They spent a lot of money, about $295 million, to start this new record label. Their goal was to find new music stars and help them share their songs with the world.
Famous Artists and Songs
SBK Records became well-known for signing several artists who had big hits. Some of the popular musicians and groups that worked with SBK Records included:
- Vanilla Ice, who was famous for his rap music.
- Jon Secada, a singer known for his pop songs.
- Wilson Phillips, a popular singing group.
- Technotronic, a music group that made dance music.
- The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, who also had music releases through the label.
These artists helped SBK Records have many successful songs on the music charts.
Why SBK Records Closed Down
SBK Records stopped operating in 1995. This happened after the tragic death of Selena, a very popular singer. SBK Records had signed Selena for a special deal called a crossover deal. This meant they were going to help her sing songs in English, as she was already famous for her Spanish music. Her death was a sad event that led to the closure of the record label.
Related pages
- List of record labels
See also
In Spanish: SBK Records para niños
