Six-O-Nine

Six-O-Nine (also styled Six-o-Nine, SIXONINE or SIX O NINE Productions) is a French independent record label and production company based in the Paris area, with its registered base in Antony, Hauts-de-Seine. Founded in 2004 by Nabil Hamadouche and Karim Belkhir, the label began operations on 3 November 2004 and has since specialised in recruiting, developing and managing urban artists. Its artistic director is the rapper Sinik, whose career the label helped build. The label's breakthrough came in 2004 with "En attendant l'album", a compilation of Sinik's best tracks, remixes and unreleased material. Distributed directly by Fnac and co-distributed by Yoni Neochrome, the project sold more than 50,000 copies within a few months — a record for an independent release at the time. That success led to a deal with Warner Music (through its Up Music label), under which Sinik's first official album, "La Main sur le cœur", was released in 2005. It sold around 200,000 copies and earned a double gold disc, driven by the widely broadcast single "Une époque formidable". Six-O-Nine went on to sign several other artists. L'Algérino experienced a career revival with the label after an earlier setback at Akhenaton's label. Other signings included Elayna Samet, Cifack and DJ Hamida, whose track "Déconnecté" became a rapid success. The label also helped launch the career of Lartiste: after an unsuccessful stint at EMI ended his contract, Six-O-Nine relaunched him independently and fully produced the album "Fenomeno", which brought him into the spotlight. The partnership was short-lived, however, as Lartiste later signed with Gims's label. According to its official site, Six-O-Nine has sold over a million CDs and accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams. The label's current roster has included Sinik, Mister You, Kayna Samet, Cifack, DJ Hamida and Soso Maness, while former members Lartiste and L'Algérino moved to Monstre Marin Corporation, Gims's label. Six-O-Nine remains an active independent player in French urban music, combining artist management, production and label services.

Six-O-Nine launched its activities on 3 November 2004 and is directed by Nabil Hamadouche and Karim Belkhir. The label is based in Antony, in the Hauts-de-Seine department of the Paris region, and its artistic director is the rapper Sinik. The label's story began in 2004 with "En attendant l'album", a CD compiling Sinik's best tracks, remixes and unreleased material in non-standard formats. Distributed directly by Fnac and co-distributed by Yoni Neochrome, the project exceeded 50,000 sales within a few months — described as a record for an independent release. This success opened new opportunities and led the label to sign a deal with Warner Music through its Up Music label. In 2005, Sinik's first official album, "La Main sur le cœur", was released and met with immense success, selling 200,000 CDs and earning a double gold disc. The single "Une époque formidable" was widely broadcast on French radio and television, driving the album's profile. Six O Nine subsequently signed several artists, including L'Algérino, who experienced a renaissance after an earlier failure at Akhenaton's label. Other artists followed, such as Elayna Samet and Cifack, as well as DJ Hamida, who achieved rapid success with the track "Déconnecté". Less known to the general public, Six O Nine also launched the career of Lartiste. After an unsuccessful stint at EMI, which terminated his contract, Six O Nine relaunched his career independently. The label fully produced the album "Fenomeno" on an independent basis, which put Lartiste squarely in the spotlight. The adventure with the label was short, however, as he later signed with Gims's label before achieving the success he is known for today. The label's current members have included Sinik, Mister You, Kayna Samet, Cifack, DJ Hamida and Soso Maness. Former members Lartiste and L'Algérino joined Monstre Marin Corporation, Gims's label. According to its official website, Six-O-Nine has sold over a million CDs and accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams, and it continues to specialise in recruiting, developing and managing urban artists.

• 2005

  Sinik's debut album "La Main sur le cœur" released via Warner Music/Up Music, selling 200,000 copies and earning double gold.

• 2004

  Six-O-Nine launches activities on 3 November 2004, founded by Nabil Hamadouche and Karim Belkhir.

• 2004

  "En attendant l'album" compilation released, selling over 50,000 copies within months.

• L'Algérino signs with Six O Nine and experiences a career renaissance.

• DJ Hamida achieves rapid success with the track "Déconnecté".

• Six O Nine independently produces Lartiste's album "Fenomeno", bringing him into the spotlight.

Independent French urban music label and production company specialising in discovering, developing and managing hip-hop and rap artists.

• En attendant l'album

• La Main sur le cœur

• Fenomeno

• Déconnecté

1. 1Sixonine Productions France | Music Label since 2004sixonine.fr
2. 2Six-O-Nine – Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Six-O-Nine – Wikipédiafr.wikipedia.org