19 Recordings

19 Recordings is a British record label founded by music and entertainment executive Simon Fuller in 1999. The label has been closely associated with the television talent-show ecosystem created or operated by Fuller, particularly the development, recording and release of music by artists connected with American Idol. Its activities center on artist signings, recorded-music development, release partnerships and entertainment-brand operations rather than consumer music hardware or software. Public references commonly associate 19 Recordings with XIX Entertainment, but reliable and current information about its exact corporate control, active roster and standalone operating status is limited, so no further assumptions are made here.

19 Recordings was founded in 1999 by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller. The label later became associated with the television talent-show and artist-management businesses developed by Fuller, and was involved in music projects connected with programs including American Idol. Its publicly documented activities have primarily involved artist music development and release partnerships. Reliable information about its recent standalone operations, corporate structure and current artist roster is limited, so no unsupported later developments are added.

• 1999

  Brand Establishment

  Simon Fuller founded 19 Recordings to conduct record and artist music related business.

Record label brand associated with TV talent shows and pop artist development

• Music Distribution

  Recorded music releases

  The label's core activity is the development of recorded works by signed or affiliated artists and the release of albums, singles and related music content through distribution partnerships. Specific channels and partners vary by artist and project.