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Launched in 1996, owned and operated by Melleny Melody and DJ Spydabrown, Toronto-based Play Records has become one of Canada's foremost labels for electro house and an internationally recognized purveyor of "new, fresh and bangin' vibes for the dancefloor."
Originally, Play Records took its cue from the U.K.-based trip hop/breaks scene and began licensing music from small European labels like Dorado, Orange Egg, Ninja Tune and Wall of Sound. This move provided the company with a primary source of material.
Strong alliances with producers and DJs resulted in the label's first full-length CD compilation entitled 'Play Breaks' in 1997, a rich mix of downtempo and drum 'n' bass crossovers.
Saturated with the new breakbeat rhythms emerging in house music, Play Records seized the opportunity to target material that blended the organic elements of disco, jazz, and dub with the electronic stylings of techno and house.
The label's catalogue has grown to over 120 licensed and exclusive songs with a growing family of artists and producers creating great music.
Play Records' operating divisions are defining different genres of electronic-based music. The Play Digital division was established in 2006 to take advantage of internet technology to release electro-, tech-, and progressive house at breakneck speeds.
The Gay Records division brings the best in kitchy techno lounge discodance tunes.
Play Records continues to keep its eye on the growing national and international demand for original songs and infinitely talented performing artists, expanding and increasing its market profile.
Play Records Publishing continues to be a substantial source of material for numerous commercial and film productions, including licensing deals for compilations with Ministry of Sound, Azzuli, Armada, Kontrast Recordings, Stealth, and Hit Music Company.
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