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Columbia Records

Mentioned in 13 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Episode Mentions

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden · Apr 8, 2026

Slayyyter

Slayyyter's major label home for her debut album 'Worst Girl in America'

DIY music production and independent artist developmentAI in music composition and songwriting disclosureAuthenticity and creative control in major label deals
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Joe and Jada

Joe and Jada · Mar 19, 2026

Angie Martinez IRL - Tashera Simmons on DMX: How Strong Women Lose Themselves In Love

Record label that initially signed DMX before his breakthrough with Def Jam under Irv Gotti

Trauma bonding in romantic relationshipsCodependency and loss of identity in marriageAddiction and substance abuse (crack cocaine)
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Angie Martinez IRL

Angie Martinez IRL · Mar 19, 2026

Tashera Simmons on DMX: How Strong Women Lose Themselves In Love

Earlier record label that signed DMX before his breakthrough, mentioned as part of his pre-fame struggle

Trauma bonding and codependency in romantic relationshipsChildhood abandonment and its impact on adult relationship patternsAddiction and substance abuse in intimate partnerships
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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Pop Culture Happy Hour · Mar 11, 2026

Harry Styles Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.

Record label mentioned in context of album listening room playback experience

Harry Styles album analysis and critical receptionPost-punk and dance music influence on contemporary popPop star artistic experimentation and commercial risk-taking
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Drink Champs

Drink Champs · Mar 4, 2026

#Throwback Episode - w/ Kid Capri, Tony Touch and A$AP Ferg | (Ep.71)

Kid Capri was signed to Columbia Records for five years and discusses album release challenges

DJ History and EvolutionMixtape Culture and Street TapesHip-Hop Mentorship Models
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One Song

One Song · Feb 26, 2026

Nas' "NY State of Mind"

Record label that signed Nas and released Illmatic after A&R Faith Newman spent a year searching for him

Hip-hop Production Techniques and SamplingMusic Theory in Hip-hop (Phrygian Mode, Tritone, Clave Rhythm)DJ Premier Production Methods and Turntablism
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DISGRACELAND

DISGRACELAND · Feb 13, 2026

Alice in Chains' Layne Staley: The Rooster, the Jungle, and Dying Young

Label that signed Alice in Chains and released their debut album Facelift in 1990

Heroin addiction in 1990s Seattle music sceneGrunge music industry commercialization and artist exploitationAlice in Chains band history and discography
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Music Saved Me Podcast

Music Saved Me Podcast · Feb 4, 2026

Pat Monahan from Train on the Healing Power of Music and Personal Resilience Through Emotional Connection-Replay

Record label that initially rejected Train's album before "Drops of Jupiter" became a major hit single

Music therapy and healing applicationsArtist-fan relationship building and loyaltyCharitable giving and nonprofit partnerships
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R&B Money

R&B Money · Jan 22, 2026

Marc Byers

Label where Leon Thomas was signed; Byers helped restructure his management situation

Artist Development and MentorshipMusic Industry Infrastructure and Label StrategyA&R Decision-Making and Talent Identification
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This Week in Startups

This Week in Startups · Jan 20, 2026

How startups suddenly became “cool” in Japan (feat. Shin Takamiya of Globis Capital) | E2237

Japanese startup ecosystem transformationVenture capital investing strategiesFounder motivation and character assessment
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Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville

Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville · Jan 6, 2026

Vicki Peterson: From the Bangles to New Journeys

Record label that signed The Bangles and helped launch their commercial success in the 1980s

Career evolution and artistic reinvention in entertainmentCollaborative songwriting and co-creation processesBand dynamics and group longevity management
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60 Songs That Explain the '90s

60 Songs That Explain the '90s · Dec 3, 2025

“Hallelujah” — Jeff Buckley

Jeff Buckley's major label, signed him to record his debut album Grace in the early 1990s

Leonard Cohen's songwriting and compositional techniqueJeff Buckley's vocal performance and emotional authenticityCover song interpretation and artistic reinterpretation
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R&B Money

R&B Money · Apr 16, 2025

Jermaine Dupri Part 2

Label that greenlit the 'Where the Party At' single and provided budget for Nelly feature after seeing success with Jagged Edge's 'Let's Get Married'

Hit record production methodology and creative processArtist development and career strategy in R&BProducer-artist collaboration dynamics
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