KonLive Distribution

KonLive Distribution (or simply KonLive) was a record label founded by R&B singer Akon in 2007. Launched as a joint venture between Jimmy Iovine's Interscope Records, the label was to allow both parties to manage the career and recording catalogue of singer Lady Gaga.[3] Other notable acts signed to the label included Kardinal Offishall, Colby O'Donis, Brick & Lace, Mali Music, Natalia Kills, Jeffree Star, R. City, Ya Boy, and Verse Simmonds.[4][5]

KonLive Distribution
Parent companyInterscope-Geffen-A&M
Founded2007 (2007)[1]
FounderAkon
Distributor(s)Interscope-Geffen-A&M[2]
GenrePop, dance, R&B, hip hop
Country of originUnited States

Artists
  • Redd Hott
  • Dylan Dilinjah
  • Zewdy

Former artists

Discography
Artist Album Album details Singles
Brick & Lace Love Is Wicked
  • Never Never
  • Love Is Wicked
  • Get That Clear (Hold Up)
  • Take Me Back
  • Bad To Di Bone
Kardinal Offishall Not 4 Sale
Colby O'Donis Colby O
  • Released: September 16, 2008
  • Chart position: 41 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: —
Lady Gaga The Fame
  • Released: August 19, 2008
  • Chart position: 2 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: 6× Platinum
Lady Gaga The Fame Monster
  • Released: November 18, 2009
  • Chart position: 5 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: 5× Platinum
Natalia Kills Perfectionist
  • Released: March 15, 2011
  • Chart position: 134 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: —
Lady Gaga Born This Way
  • Released: May 23, 2011
  • Chart position: 1 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: 4× Platinum
Jeffree Star Mr. Diva - EP
  • Released: October 2, 2012
  • Chart position: —
  • RIAA certification: —
  • Mr. Diva
  • Legs Up

See also

References
  1. "The Akon Empire". Billboard.
  2. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Not 4 Sale Archived April 25, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  3. Nolfi, Joey (March 23, 2023). "Lady Gaga's 'Just Dance' turns 15: Akon, RedOne on the hit that almost went to the Pussycat Dolls". Entertainment Weekly.
  4. "KonLive Distribution". Discogs.
  5. "Akon Signs Verse Simmonds to KonLive". MTV.
  6. "Akon Says He "Cashed Out" On Lady Gaga Before Her Decline". web.archive.org. 2014-05-31. Retrieved 2024-03-08.


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