Tallac Records

Tallac Records is a French record label founded in 2004 by rapper Booba. The label operates in the French hip-hop and rap ecosystem and has been used as a platform for Booba's own releases as well as for artists associated with his wider artistic network. Its recorded output is licensed by Barclay Records, a label belonging to Universal Music Group, giving Tallac access to the infrastructure of a major international music company while retaining a distinct identity within French rap. The label's roster and affiliations have changed substantially over time. Early associated artists included Nessbeal, Sir Doum's, Issaka, Bram's, Mala and Djé. Later waves of artists included members or affiliates of 92i, among them Booba, SDM, Green Montana, Bilton, Elia, JSX, Sicario, Lestin, Dixon, KRN and Dala. Some of these relationships are described through affiliated structures rather than through a simple conventional label roster. In particular, 92i Records has been associated with Tallac Records and with AZ/Capitol, both within Universal Music Group's broader label network, since 2015. Tallac's network expanded further through 7 Corp, launched by Booba in 2018 and managed by Anne Cibron in cooperation with Capitol Records. Artists connected with 7 Corp include Dixon, Bramsito, Lestin and KRN. Another related venture, La Piraterie Music, was launched by Booba in October 2020 and distributed in cooperation with Because Music. JSX and Dala are identified with the La Piraterie Music group of artists. These affiliated labels and projects show that Tallac functions not only as a single imprint but also as part of a broader artist-development and release network around Booba. The label's historical associations include several prominent French rap artists. Damso was connected with the label from 2016 to 2018, Shay from 2014 to 2017, and Benash from 2014 to 2020. Other former artists listed in connection with Tallac or its network include 40000 Gang, Alox, Elh Kmer, Vesti, Braki, Darki, Siboy and Nadjee. The available reference material does not provide a complete catalogue, financial information, employee count or a confirmed corporate headquarters. Tallac also has production and creative relationships beyond recording artists. Chris Macari, a music-video director and producer, is closely associated with the label. Therapy, a producer duo identified by the names 2031 and 2093, operates Therapy Music, a sub-label affiliated with Tallac Records. The brand has additionally been associated with a jewelry line produced in cooperation with Tony Bling. Overall, Tallac Records is best understood as a Booba-founded French rap label and creative network whose activities combine artist signing, label affiliation, music distribution and selected lifestyle extensions.

Tallac Records was created in 2004 by the French rapper Booba. From its earliest period, the label was connected with Booba's own artistic activity and with a group of French rap performers. The early associated roster included Nessbeal, Sir Doum's and Issaka, each listed as connected with the label between 2004 and 2005 or 2006, as well as Bram's, whose association continued until 2011. Mala was connected with the label from 2004 to 2014, while Djé was associated from 2007 to 2013. The label's relationship with the wider music business is based in part on licensing. Tallac Records' releases are licensed by Barclay Records, which is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. This arrangement places Tallac within the distribution and commercial infrastructure of a major-record-company group without making Tallac itself identical to Barclay or Universal Music Group. A later phase of Tallac's development involved 92i Records and a newer generation of artists. 92i has been associated with Tallac Records and, at various times, with AZ/Capitol since 2015. The artists listed in this network include Booba, SDM, Green Montana, Bilton, Elia, JSX, Sicario, Lestin, Dixon, KRN and Dala. The historical roster also includes 40000 Gang, Alox, Elh Kmer, Vesti and Braki, who were associated during 2014–2015. Darki was connected from 2014 to 2018, while Shay's listed period ran from 2014 to 2017. Booba expanded the network in 2018 by launching 7 Corp. The affiliated structure was managed by Anne Cibron and operated in cooperation with Capitol Records. Dixon, Bramsito, Lestin and KRN are listed in connection with 7 Corp. The period also saw the departure or end of several artist relationships: Damso is listed from 2016 to 2018, and Benash from 2014 to 2020. Siboy's listed association ran from 2015 to 2020, while Nadjee was connected from 2019 to 2020. In October 2020, Booba launched La Piraterie Music, with distribution through Because Music. JSX and Dala are listed among the artists associated with that project. This development extended the label network beyond Tallac's original structure and reinforced the role of Booba's projects as interconnected platforms for French rap releases. Tallac's activities also include creative collaborations outside the core artist roster. Chris Macari, a music-video director and producer, is closely associated with the label. Therapy, a producer duo whose members use the names 2031 and 2093, operates Therapy Music as an affiliated sub-label. The brand has also been linked to a jewelry line made in association with Tony Bling. The available reference material does not establish a separate corporate headquarters, public listing, financial results or a complete release catalogue.

• 2020

  La Piraterie Music is launched

  [1]Tallac Recordsen.wikipedia.org

  Booba launches La Piraterie Music in October 2020, with distribution through Because Music.

• 2018

  Booba launches 7 Corp

  [1]Tallac Recordsen.wikipedia.org

  Booba launches the affiliated 7 Corp label, managed by Anne Cibron and operated with Capitol Records.

• 2015

  92i becomes part of the wider label network

  [1]Tallac Recordsen.wikipedia.org

  92i Records is identified as an affiliate of AZ/Capitol and Tallac Records in the label's later network.

• 2004

  Tallac Records is founded

  [1]Tallac Recordsen.wikipedia.org

  French rapper Booba creates Tallac Records as a label for his music activity and associated artists.

A Booba-founded French rap label and artist network positioned around hip-hop recording, artist development, affiliated imprints and creative collaborations.

• Recorded music · 2004

  Tallac Records recorded music

  The label's core offering is recorded French rap and hip-hop music released by Booba and artists connected with Tallac or its affiliated structures. The available reference does not identify a complete catalogue or specify individual flagship albums.

• Affiliated record label · 2015

  92i Records

  92i Records is an affiliated label structure associated with Tallac Records and, at various times, AZ/Capitol. Its listed artist network includes Booba, SDM, Green Montana, Bilton, Elia, JSX, Sicario, Lestin, Dixon, KRN and Dala.

• Affiliated record label · 2018

  7 Corp

  7 Corp was launched by Booba in 2018 and is managed by Anne Cibron in cooperation with Capitol Records. Artists listed in connection with the imprint include Dixon, Bramsito, Lestin and KRN.

• Affiliated record label · 2020

  La Piraterie Music

  La Piraterie Music was launched by Booba in October 2020 and distributed through Because Music. JSX and Dala are identified among the artists associated with the project.

• Sub-label

  Therapy Music

  Therapy Music is an affiliated sub-label operated by the producer duo Therapy, whose members are identified by the names 2031 and 2093.

• Jewelry and lifestyle merchandise

  Tallac-associated jewelry line

  Tallac has been associated with a jewelry line produced in cooperation with Tony Bling. The available source does not provide product names, launch dates or detailed distribution information.

• 2020

  Launch of La Piraterie MusicStrategy

  Background

  Booba continued developing affiliated platforms for French rap artists and releases.

  Action taken

  La Piraterie Music was launched in October 2020 with distribution through Because Music.

  Aftermath

  JSX and Dala were identified among the artists associated with the new project.

  Source

• 2018

  Expansion through 7 CorpStrategy

  Background

  Tallac's wider artist network expanded beyond its original imprint structure as Booba created a new affiliated label.

  Action taken

  Booba launched 7 Corp, which was managed by Anne Cibron and operated with Capitol Records.

  Aftermath

  Dixon, Bramsito, Lestin and KRN were listed in connection with the new structure.

  Source

1. 1Tallac Recordsen.wikipedia.org