Electronic music specialist LabelWorx has announced a new global distribution partnership with Metalheadz, the drum & bass label founded by Goldie, Kemistry and Storm in 1994.
The label’s catalogue includes landmark releases from Goldie, Doc Scott, Dillinja, Photek, Adam F, Source Direct, Optical, Ed Rush, Grooverider and Peshay, among others, alongside projects including Goldie’s Timeless and the Platinum Breakz compilation series.
“Metalheadz is one of those labels whose impact goes far beyond its catalogue,” said Dominic Kerley, VP of LabelWorx. “It helped shape the sound, culture and identity of drum & bass, and we’re incredibly proud to be trusted with the next chapter of that legacy. Our role is to give the label the infrastructure, reach and strategic support to continue operating at the highest level.”
Founded in London during jungle’s formative years, Metalheadz provides global distribution and label services for independent electronic music.
When you come from legacy with a label such as Metalheadz, it has to be respected
Goldie
The partnership will see LabelWorx provide global distribution and strategic support for Metalheadz’s catalogue and ongoing releases, which will be managed by the platform’s specialist drum & bass department, Bass Station.
“When you come from legacy with a label such as Metalheadz, it has to be respected, and it’s about detail within the company, protecting the IP and furthering the ability for expansion with an organised team,” said Goldie. “This move with LabelWorx expresses that in full, where so many have failed. Metalheadz is not just a label. It’s been a solid foundation for over 30 years for cutting-edge drum and bass music.”
Metalheadz launched a publishing division earlier this year. The move expanded the LabelWorx infrastructure to include publishing administration and sample clearance services for its clients.
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