Chocolate Industries
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Article ImagesChocolate Industries was an American record label. Founded in Miami, Florida by Marvin "Seven" Bedard and cofounder Edgar Farinas the label moved to Chicago, Illinois.[1] The label has released studio albums by the likes of Push Button Objects,[2] Diverse,[3] and Vast Aire.[4] In 1999, it was named by Miami New Times as the Best Electronica Label.[5] In 2004, it was described by Billboard as "one of Chicago's most artful, high-profile indie imprints".[6]
Chocolate Industries | |
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Founder | Marvin "Seven" Bedard |
Genre | Hip hop, electronic |
Country of origin | United States |
Location | Chicago, Illinois |
In 2002, Chocolate Industries released the Urban Renewal Program compilation album.[7] In 2012, the label released a compilation album, entitled Personal Space: Electronic Soul 1974-1984.[8]
- Caural
- The Cool Kids
- Diverse
- East Flatbush Project
- Funkstörung
- Ghislain Poirier
- Ko-Wreck Technique
- Lady Sovereign
- Prefuse 73
- Push Button Objects
- Vast Aire
- Via Tania
- While
- ^ Warwick, Kevin (May 31, 2012). "Chocolate Industries bridges Miami to the midwest". Chicago Reader. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ^ Hutlock, Todd (September 1, 2003). "Push Button Objects — Ghetto Blaster". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ^ Geary, Rob (October 24, 2003). "Diverse: One A.M." XLR8R. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ^ Bush, John. "Look Mom... No Hands — Vast Aire". AllMusic. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ^ "Best Electronica Label Miami 1999 - Chocolate Industries". Miami New Times. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ^ McCormick, Moira (October 9, 2004). "Seven Proves Lucky For Emerging Label". Billboard: 24.
- ^ Abebe, Nitsuh (September 12, 2002). "Various Artists: Urban Renewal Program". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ^ Adams, Gregory (March 15, 2012). "Chocolate Industries Ventures into the World of '70s/'80s Home Recording with 'Personal Space: Electronic Soul 1974-1984'". Exclaim!. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- Chocolate Industries at AllMusic
- Chocolate Industries discography at Discogs