Aropa Records
Aropa Records is a Dutch electronic dance music sublabel of Armada Music, founded in 2009 and led by Dash Berlin.
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Overview
Aropa Records is a Dutch record label specialising in electronic dance music. It operates as a sublabel of the prominent Dutch dance label Armada Music and was established in 2009. The label is led by the trance act Dash Berlin, who also releases music through it. Aropa's catalogue features releases from artists such as Dash Berlin, Hoyaa, Paul Trainer, Faruk Sabanci, Space Rockerz and James Dymond. As an Armada Music imprint, Aropa Records benefits from the parent company's global distribution and promotion network, reaching electronic music audiences worldwide. The label's output is primarily focused on trance and progressive house, reflecting the musical direction of its curator Dash Berlin. Its releases are available through major digital music platforms and are documented on databases such as Discogs. The label remains active within the Armada Music group.
History
Aropa Records was founded in 2009 as a sublabel of Armada Music, the Dutch independent record label co-founded by Armin van Buuren and others. The label was established under the direction of Dash Berlin, a trance project that had risen to international prominence in the late 2000s. From its inception, Aropa Records served as an outlet for trance and progressive house music, releasing tracks by Dash Berlin as well as other artists in the genre. Among the artists who have released on the label are Hoyaa, Paul Trainer, Faruk Sabanci, Space Rockerz and James Dymond. The label's association with Armada Music provided it with global distribution and marketing support, helping its releases reach the international electronic dance music community. Aropa Records has maintained a presence in the trance scene, with its catalogue documented on platforms such as Discogs and its releases available through major digital retailers. The label continues to operate as part of the Armada Music family.
- 2009
Aropa Records is founded as a sublabel of Armada Music, led by Dash Berlin.
Products and positioning
A trance and progressive house sublabel within Armada Music, curated by Dash Berlin.
Dash Berlin releases
Hoyaa releases
Paul Trainer releases
Faruk Sabanci releases
Space Rockerz releases
James Dymond releases
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