Unsub Records
Unsub Records is an American record label founded by singer Katy Perry and originally launched in 2014 as Metamorphosis Music.
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Overview
Unsub Records is an American record label associated with singer Katy Perry. The label was originally launched in 2014 under the name Metamorphosis Music as a subsidiary of Capitol Records. Its creation followed Perry's earlier public discussion of establishing a label that would treat artists more fairly and give them a stronger chance of achieving financial success. In describing her plans before the label existed, Perry emphasized an artist-centered approach and said she intended to consider how she herself would want to be treated when evaluating opportunities. On June 17, 2014, Perry publicly announced the formation of Metamorphosis Music and simultaneously introduced singer-songwriter Ferras as the imprint's first signing. The announcement established the label as a vehicle for Perry's involvement in artist development while giving it the infrastructure of a major-label partner through Capitol Records. The label's visual identity was also unveiled on the day of the announcement. The imprint later changed its name to Unsub Records in 2016. The change marked a transition from the original Metamorphosis Music identity while preserving the label's role as a Perry-associated artist imprint. Under the Unsub name, the label signed Cyn in July 2017. Perry was introduced to Cyn through DJ Skeet Skeet, whom Cyn had met during a date on Perry's California Dreams Tour. The signing connected the label to an emerging pop artist and continued its focus on developing individual performers rather than operating as a broad catalog label. In May 2021, Unsub Records signed Michael J. Woodard, a singer known for competing on the sixteenth season of American Idol. His signing extended the imprint's artist roster and demonstrated the label's continued interest in performers with public-facing music and television exposure. The documented roster associated with the label includes Ferras, Cyn, and Michael J. Woodard. The available reference material does not establish a current operating status, a complete release catalog, a separate corporate headquarters, or a current executive team. It also does not provide reliable financial information, market-share data, or details about the label's present relationship with Capitol Records. Accordingly, Unsub Records is best characterized as a Katy Perry-founded American record-label imprint whose documented history spans its 2014 launch as Metamorphosis Music, its 2016 renaming, and subsequent signings through 2021.
History
Unsub Records began as Metamorphosis Music, a record-label venture publicly associated with singer Katy Perry. Perry discussed the idea of creating her own label as early as June 2012. Her stated motivation was to build an organization that would avoid practices she believed could reduce an artist's opportunity for financial success. She framed the proposed label around fair treatment and decision-making informed by the way she would expect to be treated as an artist. The label was formally announced on June 17, 2014. Perry presented Metamorphosis Music as a subsidiary of Capitol Records and announced singer-songwriter Ferras as its first signing. The launch gave Perry a dedicated platform for artist development while connecting the new imprint to the distribution and commercial infrastructure of a major record company. The label's logo was disclosed in connection with the announcement. In 2016, the imprint adopted the name Unsub Records. The available source material does not explain the commercial or strategic reason for the renaming, but the change established Unsub Records as the label's subsequent public identity. The documented artist activity continued under that name. In July 2017, Perry signed Cyn, whose introduction to Perry came through DJ Skeet Skeet after Cyn met him at a performance date associated with Perry's California Dreams Tour. The label added another publicly known artist in May 2021, when it signed Michael J. Woodard. Woodard had previously gained visibility as a contestant on season sixteen of American Idol. The known roster therefore includes Ferras, Cyn, and Michael J. Woodard, although the reference material does not provide a full discography or indicate whether additional artists or releases were associated with the imprint. The documented history presents Unsub Records as a boutique, artist-oriented imprint rather than a large standalone record company. Its key historical developments are the original 2014 launch under the Metamorphosis Music name, its connection to Capitol Records, the 2016 change to Unsub Records, and the later signings of Cyn and Michael J. Woodard. Information about current management, ownership, headquarters, active operations, financial performance, and the label's present corporate structure is not established by the supplied references.
- 2021
Michael J. Woodard joins the roster
[1]The label signed Michael J. Woodard, a former American Idol season-sixteen contestant.
- 2017
Cyn joins the label
[1]Unsub Records signed Cyn after her introduction to Perry through DJ Skeet Skeet.
- 2016
Name changes to Unsub Records
[1]The imprint changed its name from Metamorphosis Music to Unsub Records.
- 2014
Metamorphosis Music launches
[1]Perry announced Metamorphosis Music as a Capitol Records subsidiary and introduced Ferras as its first signed artist.
- 2012
Perry discusses plans for a record label
[1]Katy Perry publicly discussed plans to establish a label designed around more favorable treatment and stronger opportunities for artists.
Products and positioning
An artist-focused record-label imprint established by Katy Perry and operated with major-label support through Capitol Records.
Recorded music · 2014
Ferras recordings
Ferras was the first artist announced for the imprint when it launched in 2014 as Metamorphosis Music. The supplied references identify him as a singer-songwriter and establish his signing, but do not provide a complete list of recordings released through the label.
Recorded music · 2017
Cyn recordings
Cyn joined the label in 2017. Her signing formed part of Unsub Records' documented artist-development activity under the post-renaming identity. The available source does not specify the full set of releases issued through the imprint.
Recorded music · 2021
Michael J. Woodard recordings
Michael J. Woodard signed with Unsub Records in 2021 after gaining public recognition as a contestant on the sixteenth season of American Idol. The supplied material confirms the signing but does not document a complete release history.
Brand decisions
2016
Rename Metamorphosis Music as Unsub RecordsStrategyBackground
The original imprint identity was replaced after two years of operation.
Action taken
The label adopted the Unsub Records name.
Aftermath
Later signings, including Cyn and Michael J. Woodard, were associated with the Unsub Records identity.
2014
Launch the label as a Capitol Records subsidiaryStrategyBackground
Katy Perry's previously discussed label concept was formalized as Metamorphosis Music, with Capitol Records providing the subsidiary relationship and major-label infrastructure.
Action taken
Perry launched the imprint and announced Ferras as its first signing.
Aftermath
The label subsequently developed a small documented roster that included Ferras, Cyn, and Michael J. Woodard.
Recent events
- 2021
Unsub Records signs Michael J. Woodard[1]
Product launch
The label signed Michael J. Woodard, who had appeared as a contestant on the sixteenth season of American Idol.
- 2017
Unsub Records signs Cyn[1]
Product launch
The renamed label signed Cyn after she was introduced to Katy Perry through DJ Skeet Skeet.
- 2016
Metamorphosis Music is renamed Unsub Records[1]
Other
The label changed its name from Metamorphosis Music to Unsub Records.
- 2014
Katy Perry launches Metamorphosis Music with Ferras as first signing[1]
Product launch
Katy Perry announced the creation of Metamorphosis Music as a Capitol Records subsidiary and introduced singer-songwriter Ferras as the label's first signing.
- 2014
Katy Perry launches Metamorphosis Music with Ferras signing[1]
Other · Product launch
Katy Perry announced the creation of Metamorphosis Music as a subsidiary of Capitol Records and introduced singer-songwriter Ferras as its first signing.
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