CHM Records
CHM is a new electronic dance music record label. The label was formed on February 2012. CHM executives include general manager Nima Nasseri, Founder and Head of A&R Efe Ogbeni (known for the success of Super Producer Redone; and managing Producer & Songwriter Parker Ighile). Its first single "Hello" by Stafford Brothers featuring Christina Milian and Lil Wayne, is distributed by Cash Money Records/Universal Republic. The dance label is the first of its kind, utilitizing the resources of a Major, while retaining the structure and creative control of an independent label.
First Signing: Stafford Brothers
Stafford Brothers are the first signing to CHM; "Hello" by Stafford Brothers featuring Lil Wayne and Christina Milian is the first single . "Hello" was produced by Stafford Brothers and the City's Alex james and Harry sommerdahl; written by Whitney Phillips, Alex James, Dwayne Michael Carter jr.
Christina milian debuted the song "Hello" at PlayHouse (Hollywood) on November 6, 2012
The Video was shot in LA in Feb 2013 is set to be released worldwide April 2013.
"Hello" was released on iTunes at the end of January 2013 in Australia. By April 2013, "Hello" was certified Platinum in Australia. The song is currently #3 in the iTunes Australia Overall Charts and #1 on iTunes Dance Charts "Hello" is peaked at #4 and #1 on ARIA Singles Chart and ARIA Australian Artist's Singles Chart respectively.
MOTi Remix peaked at #1 on Beatport Hip Hop Charts. Will Sparks Remix peaked #1 on Progressive House Charts (peaked at #14 on the Beatport Overall Charts)
Singles
Title |
Year |
Peak chart positions |
Certifications |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AUS |
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"Hello" |
2013 |
4 |
*AUS: Platinum |
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Candyland
Santa Barbara natives Ethan Davis and Josie Martin aka CANDYLAND began producing their own original songs back in April 2012. After becoming the first act to win back-to-back Beatport remix contests ( Skrillex "Make it Bun Dem" & Bingo Players "Rattle") and racking up over 2 Million Soundcloud plays (as of April 2013), Candyland released a debut album "Bring the Rain" on SPINNIN' RECORDS (January 21, 2013) which charted:
- 3 on the Beatport Overall Releases Top 100
- 1 on Dubstep Top 100
- 1 on Electro House Top 100
- 1 Drum N Bass Top 100
- 1 Glitch Hop Top 100
Candyland continues to pave their own lane bridging the gap between trap, dubstep, and house into a new form of music that can only be described as MELODIC BASS MUSIC!
In March 2013, Candyland remix was featured in "Wild For The Night" Official Music Video by Asap Rocky featuring Skrillex.
Roster
- Stafford Brothers
- Candyland