Genre Records is a Music Recording Label and Publishing entity established in 2004. We are a team of professionals that are experienced in all aspects of music recording, publishing, and marketing. We are members of the Recording Academy.
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GENRE RECORDS was founded in 2004 and is based in Arizona as a Limited Liability Corporation. The principals beli
eve that there is a huge market of undiscovered talent. This is due in part, to the fact that many prospective artists who want to break into the entertainment industry, lack the resources to gain proper exposure. Part of our goal is to help Artists improve their chances of obtaining the necessary exposure. The management structure is one of expertise and experience. That teamed with strategic partnerships will provide the knowledge to take full advantage of industry resources. The team includes respected names in the music industry, which will considerably enhance the perceived goal of the business. Through its reputation as a showcase for new music talent, the business already receives a substantial number of demonstration discs, and strategic partners receive many more. GENRE RECORDS will develop and market new talent from this resource pool as part of its corporate strategy. GENRE RECORDS also administrates the publishing of its artists through Genre Worldwide Publishing, LLC. The Management Team:
Yvette Binns: Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Genre Records. Her experience in the management end of the music industry led her to become Manager of several California-based bands. During her tenure in Artist Management;
Yvette, a musician herself, organized tours, recording schedules, and produced a popular Rock band, known then as “Talon”. She also served as Executive Producer of the broadcast quality music video, “She’ll Get By”. Yvette is Producer of many of the traxcks in the Genre Catalog. Yvette is a member of:
• The Recording Academy (Grammy)
• American Society of Composers Authors & Publishers (ASCAP)
• National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM)
• Served on the Phoenix Boys Choir Board of Trustees *
Larry B. Binns: Retired Vice-President and Artist Development
(Uncompensated Consultant)
Larry is a member of:
• ASCAP as both Composer/Publisher
• American Federation of Musicians
• TI:ME
Websites:
http://larrybrianbinns.com
http://binnsmusic.com
http://passiveechoes.com/larry_brian_binns/
http://library.newmusicusa.org/LarryBrianBinns
David Clark: Director of Label Acquisitions
(Uncompensated)
Mel Brown: Director of Media
Grammy Award-winning, recording, and touring Sideman/Musician. 15+ years performing and on-camera work for major films and television. Worked with Eddie Murphy, Gladys Knight, Marc Anthony, Brian McKnight, George Benson, Al Jarreau, Toby Keith, Wayman Tisdale and others. Appeared on several #1 Billboard albums and singles. Website:
http://www.globalbass.com/archives/apr2001/mel_brown.htm
Denise Y. Binns: Director of Finance
(Uncompensated)
Matthew Wenzlau: Esq. Label Counsel
WENZLAU LAW GROUP
Website:
lhttp://www.arizonamusiclaw.com/clients.php
Through our Artist Development we additionally offer the Artists our Publishing services through GENRE WORLDWIDE PUBLISHING LLC (ASCAP); providing us with lucrative Publishing revenue in addition to the sale of music to fans. Realistically “Skies the limit” as we will also be very aggressive in the Industry and will have our Artist tour, Market their music to TV and films. It is truly the day of the Independent Labels as we offer more diverse music and are very attractive to both fans and our Industry Partners.
