Pop Music Daily

Who are responsible for the manufacture, distribution and promotion of a particular recording? There are top 4 major pop record labels namely the Universal Music Group, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, EMI Group and Warner Music Group. They are responsible for 70% of music sales worldwide and 85% of music sales in the U.S.

Among the four record labels, the Universal Music Group sells more music with their key artists such as Black Eyed Peas, Mariah Carey and 50 Cent. The second biggest major record label is the Sony BMG Music with key artists Kelly Clarkson, Shakira, Alicia Keys, Britney Spears and Outkast. While EMI Group landed as the third biggest major record label and lastly the Warner Music Group which accounts for 11.3% of the market last 2005.