Rainbow Blonde Records
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| Rainbow Blonde Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2018 |
| Founder | José James, Talia Billig, Brian Bender |
| Genre | Jazz, R&B, singer-songwriter, Electronica |
| Country of origin | U.S. |
| Location | New York City, Los Angeles |
| Official website | www |
Rainbow Blonde Records is an independent record label founded by José James, Talia Billig (aka Taali) and Brian Bender. [1] The label was initially formed when James received the rights back to his first album The Dreamer from Brownswood Recordings,[1] and grew to include original releases from a roster including artists Ben Williams, Taali, Jharis Yokley and Bright & Guilty.[2]
Rainbow Blonde was founded by James and Billig in 2018 in New York City.[1] The two met while Billig was working at Blue Note Records[3] for Bruce Lundvall.[4]
In building Rainbow Blonde, James and Billig worked to create a collective as much as a new record label.[1] Rainbow Blonde's collective includes house photographer Janette Beckman, filmmaker Madelyn Deutch, business manager Kristin Lee and many others.[5]
Taali's debut LP "I Am Here" was the first full-length original release for Rainbow Blonde in 2019.[6] In February 2020, Ben Williams released his first LP on Rainbow Blonde with his critically acclaimed civil rights album "I Am A Man.".[7] José James released his first new LP on Rainbow Blonde with his album No Beginning No End 2 in March 2020.[8]