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'''Dorado Records''' is a British [[independent record label]] based in [[London]], UK. Initially pioneering the [[Acid jazz|Acid Jazz]] and [[Trip hop]] music movement of the early 1990s<ref>{{Cite book |last=Baker |first=Arthur |title=Looking For the Perfect Beat |date=1 May 2025 |publisher=Faber & Faber |year=2025 |isbn=9780571387427 |edition=1st |pages=313}}</ref>, notable current and past artists signed to the label include [[D*Note]], [[Sunship]], [[Brooklyn Funk Essentials]], [[Natalie Walker]], [[Beth Hirsch|Beth Hirsh]] and American soul artist [[Jhelisa Anderson]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Pride |first1=Dominic |title=U.K Labels React To Rate |date=16 October 1999 |publisher=Billboard Magazine |year=1999 |edition=Oct. 1999 |publication-date=16 October 1999 |pages=21-23}}</ref>
'''Dorado Records''' is a British [[independent record label]] based in [[London]], UK. Initially pioneering the [[Acid jazz|Acid Jazz]] and [[Trip hop]] music movement of the early 1990s<ref>{{Cite book |last=Baker |first=Arthur |title=Looking For the Perfect Beat |date=1 May 2025 |publisher=Faber & Faber |year=2025 |isbn=9780571387427 |edition=1st |pages=313}}</ref>, notable current and past artists signed to the label include [[D*Note]], [[Sunship]], [[Brooklyn Funk Essentials]], [[Natalie Walker]], [[Beth Hirsch|Beth Hirsh]] and American soul artist [[Jhelisa Anderson]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Pride |first1=Dominic |title=U.K Labels React To Rate |date=16 October 1999 |publisher=Billboard Magazine |year=1999 |edition=Oct. 1999 |publication-date=16 October 1999 |pages=21–23}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
Dorado Records was founded in 1992 by music executive Ollie Buckwell in [[Soho]], London.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 January 1999 |title=INgrooves Hires Digital Music Executive Ollie Buckwell as Senior Vice President, Business Development |url=https://www.teletrader.com/news/details/37393143?ts=1701869563883 |url-status=live |access-date=1 October 2024 |website=Teletrader}}</ref>
Dorado Records was founded in 1992 by music executive Ollie Buckwell in [[Soho]], London.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 January 1999 |title=INgrooves Hires Digital Music Executive Ollie Buckwell as Senior Vice President, Business Development |url=https://www.teletrader.com/news/details/37393143?ts=1701869563883 |access-date=1 October 2024 |website=Teletrader}}</ref>


Initially focusing on experimental jazz artist signings, in 1995 Dorado branched into electronic dance adding experimental artists [[Sunship (producer)|Sunship]] and [[DJ Q]] to the label’s roster. In the same year, [[Mixmag]] named Dorado as one of its 50 Best Record Labels in the world.<ref>{{Cite journal |date=1 June 1995 |title=The 50 Best Record Labels in the World |url=https://www.rocksbackpages.com/Library/Publication/mixmag |journal=Mixmag 1995 |volume=June 1995 |issue=June 1995 |via=Rate Your Music}}</ref>
Initially focusing on experimental jazz artist signings, in 1995 Dorado branched into electronic dance adding experimental artists [[Sunship (producer)|Sunship]] and [[DJ Q]] to the label’s roster. In the same year, [[Mixmag]] named Dorado as one of its 50 Best Record Labels in the world.<ref>{{Cite journal |date=1 June 1995 |title=The 50 Best Record Labels in the World |url=https://www.rocksbackpages.com/Library/Publication/mixmag |journal=Mixmag 1995 |volume=June 1995 |issue=June 1995 |via=Rate Your Music}}</ref>


In 1999 Dorado Records signed the solo singer [[Beth Hirsch|Beth Hirsh]], following her critically-acclaimed collaboration with [[Air (French band)|Air]] on the [[Moon Safari]] LP, and subsequent return to London<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Mackenzie |date=1 July 2010 |title=Beth Hirsch Biography |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/beth-hirsch-mn0000759044#credits |url-status=live |access-date=8 February 2024 |website=AllMusic}}</ref>. Dorado released Hirsh's second solo EP “P-Town Rubies” on 14<sup>th</sup> September 1999. At the time, Hirsh described Dorado Records to [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard Magazine]] as ''“An anti-label, label. Every artist they work with they believe in. They promote their artists with a lot of integrity.”'' <ref>{{Cite web |last=Pride |first=Dominic |date=10 Jul 1999 |title=Hirsh Offers Solo ‘Rubies’ on Dorado |url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=jggEAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22Beth+Hirsch%22&pg=PA9&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=%22Beth%20Hirsch%22&f=false |url-status=live |access-date=8 February 2024 |website=Billboard Magazine}}</ref>
In 1999 Dorado Records signed the solo singer [[Beth Hirsch|Beth Hirsh]], following her critically-acclaimed collaboration with [[Air (French band)|Air]] on the [[Moon Safari]] LP, and subsequent return to London<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Mackenzie |date=1 July 2010 |title=Beth Hirsch Biography |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/beth-hirsch-mn0000759044#credits |access-date=8 February 2024 |website=AllMusic}}</ref>. Dorado released Hirsh's second solo EP “P-Town Rubies” on 14<sup>th</sup> September 1999. At the time, Hirsh described Dorado Records to [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard Magazine]] as ''“An anti-label, label. Every artist they work with they believe in. They promote their artists with a lot of integrity.”'' <ref>{{Cite web |last=Pride |first=Dominic |date=10 Jul 1999 |title=Hirsh Offers Solo 'Rubies' on Dorado |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jggEAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22Beth+Hirsch%22&pg=PA9 |access-date=8 February 2024 |website=Billboard Magazine}}</ref>


Dorado Records pioneered the use of early online music technology, offering their catalogue streamed in full in 1998. In 2003 Dorado was one of the first independent labels to license their catalogue to [[iTunes]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 June 2019 |title=A Brief History of iTunes |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48511006 |access-date=8 February 2024 |website=BBC News}}</ref>
Dorado Records pioneered the use of early online music technology, offering their catalogue streamed in full in 1998. In 2003 Dorado was one of the first independent labels to license their catalogue to [[iTunes]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 June 2019 |title=A Brief History of iTunes |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48511006 |access-date=8 February 2024 |website=BBC News}}</ref>


In 2004, Dorado opened a [[US]] office in [[Miami]], and released the debut album from Cities Of Foam <nowiki>''A Great Day For The Race''</nowiki> in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 February 2024 |title=Cities of Foam at iTunes |url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/a-great-day-for-the-race/49932499 |url-status=live |website=Apple Music}}</ref> The track “Without You” was spotlighted on [[iTunes]] as UK single of the week. In 2006, Dorado released the first of four albums from US artist [[Natalie Walker]], <nowiki>''Urban Angel'', followed by ''With You'', ''Spark'' (2011) and Strange Bird''</nowiki> (2015). These records received wide critical and commercial success, with Dorado releasing a [[Thievery Corporation]] remix of the track "Quicksand", which featured in the trailer of [[Sofia Coppola]] film ''[[Marie Antoinette (2006 film)|Marie Antoinette]].''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bassett |first=James |date=28 September 2008 |title=Natalie Walker: With You |url=https://www.popmatters.com/natalie-walker-with-you-2496124540.html |url-status=live |access-date=1 Feb 2024 |website=Pop Matters}}</ref> The Dorado Records' track “Waking Dream<nowiki>''</nowiki> later appearing in an episode of ''[[Grey's Anatomy|Grey’s Anatomy]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 January 2022 |title=About Natalie Walker |url=https://music.apple.com/us/artist/natalie-walker/152140052 |archive-date= |access-date=31 January 2024 |website=Apple Music}}</ref>
In 2004, Dorado opened a [[US]] office in [[Miami]], and released the debut album from Cities Of Foam <nowiki>''A Great Day For The Race''</nowiki> in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 February 2024 |title=Cities of Foam at iTunes |url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/a-great-day-for-the-race/49932499 |website=Apple Music}}</ref> The track “Without You” was spotlighted on [[iTunes]] as UK single of the week. In 2006, Dorado released the first of four albums from US artist [[Natalie Walker]], <nowiki>''Urban Angel'', followed by ''With You'', ''Spark'' (2011) and Strange Bird''</nowiki> (2015). These records received wide critical and commercial success, with Dorado releasing a [[Thievery Corporation]] remix of the track "Quicksand", which featured in the trailer of [[Sofia Coppola]] film ''[[Marie Antoinette (2006 film)|Marie Antoinette]].''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bassett |first=James |date=28 September 2008 |title=Natalie Walker: With You |url=https://www.popmatters.com/natalie-walker-with-you-2496124540.html |access-date=1 Feb 2024 |website=Pop Matters}}</ref> The Dorado Records' track “Waking Dream<nowiki>''</nowiki> later appearing in an episode of ''[[Grey's Anatomy|Grey’s Anatomy]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 January 2022 |title=About Natalie Walker |url=https://music.apple.com/us/artist/natalie-walker/152140052 |archive-date= |access-date=31 January 2024 |website=Apple Music}}</ref>


The label has a long-running relationship with the band [[Brooklyn Funk Essentials]], beginning in 1994 with the Dorado release of 'The Creator has a Masterplan.'<ref>{{Cite book |last=Baker |first=Arthur |title=Looking For the Perfect Beat |date=1 May 2025 |publisher=Faber & Faber |year=2025 |isbn=9780571387427 |edition=1st |location=USA |pages=313}}</ref> In 2015, Dorado reunited with [[Brooklyn Funk Essentials]] releasing their fifth and most successful selling album <nowiki>''Funk Ain't Ova''</nowiki> on November 13th followed by “Stay Good” in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Waring |first=Charles |date=8 November 2015 |title=BROOKLYN FUNK ESSENTIALS: ‘Funk Ain’t Ova’ (Dorado) |url=https://www.soulandjazzandfunk.com/reviews/brooklyn-funk-essentials-funk-aint-ova-dorado/ |url-status=live |access-date=1 February 2024}}</ref> In 2021 Dorado released [[Jhelisa Anderson|Jhelisa Anderson's]] album ‘7 Keys V.2'.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marriott |first=Leah |date=1 August 2024 |title=Musical Maverick Jhelisa Anderson releases long awaited new concept album '7 Keys' |url=https://uk.blastingnews.com/entertainment/2021/10/musical-maverick-jhelisa-anderson-releases-long-awaited-new-concept-album-7-keys-003381714.html |url-status=live |access-date=1 August 2024 |website=Blasting News UK}}</ref>
The label has a long-running relationship with the band [[Brooklyn Funk Essentials]], beginning in 1994 with the Dorado release of 'The Creator has a Masterplan.'<ref>{{Cite book |last=Baker |first=Arthur |title=Looking For the Perfect Beat |date=1 May 2025 |publisher=Faber & Faber |year=2025 |isbn=9780571387427 |edition=1st |location=USA |pages=313}}</ref> In 2015, Dorado reunited with [[Brooklyn Funk Essentials]] releasing their fifth and most successful selling album <nowiki>''Funk Ain't Ova''</nowiki> on November 13th followed by “Stay Good” in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Waring |first=Charles |date=8 November 2015 |title=BROOKLYN FUNK ESSENTIALS: 'Funk Ain't Ova' (Dorado) |url=https://www.soulandjazzandfunk.com/reviews/brooklyn-funk-essentials-funk-aint-ova-dorado/ |access-date=1 February 2024}}</ref> In 2021 Dorado released [[Jhelisa Anderson|Jhelisa Anderson's]] album ‘7 Keys V.2'.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marriott |first=Leah |date=1 August 2024 |title=Musical Maverick Jhelisa Anderson releases long awaited new concept album '7 Keys' |url=https://uk.blastingnews.com/entertainment/2021/10/musical-maverick-jhelisa-anderson-releases-long-awaited-new-concept-album-7-keys-003381714.html |access-date=1 August 2024 |website=Blasting News UK}}</ref>


In 2024, the 1998 Dorado released-track [[Sunship (producer)|Sunship]]'s “Into the Sunshine Mix” of Jhelisa’s “Under Pressure” went viral on [[TikTok]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 January 2025 |title=The Skinny's Favourite Songs Involving Pressure |url=https://issuu.com/theskinny/docs/jan_2025_issue_228_- |url-status=live |access-date=1 May 2025 |website=The Skinny Magazine}}</ref>, as it featured heavily in clips of the 2024 [[Solar eclipse of April 8, 2024|solar eclipse]]. The label also pioneered the UK release of Swedish Grammy-nominated jazz artist [[Ebba Åsman]] following a meeting between label founder Ollie Buckwell and Åsman at a [[Brooklyn Funk Essentials]] concert.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Chris |date=1 March 2025 |title=Ones Own Voice: Ebba Åsman |url=https://echoesmagazine.co.uk/product/digital-issue-March-2025/ |url-status=live |access-date=1 May 2025 |website=Echoes Magazine}}</ref>
In 2024, the 1998 Dorado released-track [[Sunship (producer)|Sunship]]'s “Into the Sunshine Mix” of Jhelisa’s “Under Pressure” went viral on [[TikTok]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 January 2025 |title=The Skinny's Favourite Songs Involving Pressure |url=https://issuu.com/theskinny/docs/jan_2025_issue_228_- |access-date=1 May 2025 |website=The Skinny Magazine}}</ref>, as it featured heavily in clips of the 2024 [[Solar eclipse of April 8, 2024|solar eclipse]]. The label also pioneered the UK release of Swedish Grammy-nominated jazz artist [[Ebba Åsman]] following a meeting between label founder Ollie Buckwell and Åsman at a [[Brooklyn Funk Essentials]] concert.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Chris |date=1 March 2025 |title=Ones Own Voice: Ebba Åsman |url=https://echoesmagazine.co.uk/product/digital-issue-March-2025/ |access-date=1 May 2025 |website=Echoes Magazine}}</ref>


As of 2024, Dorado continues to be based in both [[Miami]] and [[London]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 February 2024 |title=Dorado Records at Independent Music Insider |url=https://independentmusicinsider.com/company/dorado-records/ |url-status=live |access-date=8 February 2024 |website=Independent Music Insider}}</ref>
As of 2024, Dorado continues to be based in both [[Miami]] and [[London]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 February 2024 |title=Dorado Records at Independent Music Insider |url=https://independentmusicinsider.com/company/dorado-records/ |access-date=8 February 2024 |website=Independent Music Insider}}</ref>


== Notable Artist Roster (Past and Present) ==
== Notable Artist Roster (Past and Present) ==

Revision as of 01:25, 25 June 2025

Dorado Records is a British independent record label based in London, UK. Initially pioneering the Acid Jazz and Trip hop music movement of the early 1990s[1], notable current and past artists signed to the label include D*Note, Sunship, Brooklyn Funk Essentials, Natalie Walker, Beth Hirsh and American soul artist Jhelisa Anderson.[2]

History

Dorado Records was founded in 1992 by music executive Ollie Buckwell in Soho, London.[3]

Initially focusing on experimental jazz artist signings, in 1995 Dorado branched into electronic dance adding experimental artists Sunship and DJ Q to the label’s roster. In the same year, Mixmag named Dorado as one of its 50 Best Record Labels in the world.[4]

In 1999 Dorado Records signed the solo singer Beth Hirsh, following her critically-acclaimed collaboration with Air on the Moon Safari LP, and subsequent return to London[5]. Dorado released Hirsh's second solo EP “P-Town Rubies” on 14th September 1999. At the time, Hirsh described Dorado Records to Billboard Magazine as “An anti-label, label. Every artist they work with they believe in. They promote their artists with a lot of integrity.” [6]

Dorado Records pioneered the use of early online music technology, offering their catalogue streamed in full in 1998. In 2003 Dorado was one of the first independent labels to license their catalogue to iTunes.[7]

In 2004, Dorado opened a US office in Miami, and released the debut album from Cities Of Foam ''A Great Day For The Race'' in 2005.[8] The track “Without You” was spotlighted on iTunes as UK single of the week. In 2006, Dorado released the first of four albums from US artist Natalie Walker, ''Urban Angel'', followed by ''With You'', ''Spark'' (2011) and Strange Bird'' (2015). These records received wide critical and commercial success, with Dorado releasing a Thievery Corporation remix of the track "Quicksand", which featured in the trailer of Sofia Coppola film Marie Antoinette.[9] The Dorado Records' track “Waking Dream'' later appearing in an episode of Grey’s Anatomy.[10]

The label has a long-running relationship with the band Brooklyn Funk Essentials, beginning in 1994 with the Dorado release of 'The Creator has a Masterplan.'[11] In 2015, Dorado reunited with Brooklyn Funk Essentials releasing their fifth and most successful selling album ''Funk Ain't Ova'' on November 13th followed by “Stay Good” in 2019.[12] In 2021 Dorado released Jhelisa Anderson's album ‘7 Keys V.2'.[13]

In 2024, the 1998 Dorado released-track Sunship's “Into the Sunshine Mix” of Jhelisa’s “Under Pressure” went viral on TikTok[14], as it featured heavily in clips of the 2024 solar eclipse. The label also pioneered the UK release of Swedish Grammy-nominated jazz artist Ebba Åsman following a meeting between label founder Ollie Buckwell and Åsman at a Brooklyn Funk Essentials concert.[15]

As of 2024, Dorado continues to be based in both Miami and London.[16]

Notable Artist Roster (Past and Present)

See also

References

  1. ^ Baker, Arthur (1 May 2025). Looking For the Perfect Beat (1st ed.). Faber & Faber. p. 313. ISBN 9780571387427.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  2. ^ Pride, Dominic (16 October 1999). U.K Labels React To Rate (Oct. 1999 ed.). Billboard Magazine. pp. 21–23.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  3. ^ "INgrooves Hires Digital Music Executive Ollie Buckwell as Senior Vice President, Business Development". Teletrader. 19 January 1999. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  4. ^ "The 50 Best Record Labels in the World". Mixmag 1995. June 1995 (June 1995). 1 June 1995 – via Rate Your Music.
  5. ^ Wilson, Mackenzie (1 July 2010). "Beth Hirsch Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  6. ^ Pride, Dominic (10 Jul 1999). "Hirsh Offers Solo 'Rubies' on Dorado". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  7. ^ "A Brief History of iTunes". BBC News. 4 June 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  8. ^ "Cities of Foam at iTunes". Apple Music. 8 February 2024.
  9. ^ Bassett, James (28 September 2008). "Natalie Walker: With You". Pop Matters. Retrieved 1 Feb 2024.
  10. ^ "About Natalie Walker". Apple Music. 10 January 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  11. ^ Baker, Arthur (1 May 2025). Looking For the Perfect Beat (1st ed.). USA: Faber & Faber. p. 313. ISBN 9780571387427.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  12. ^ Waring, Charles (8 November 2015). "BROOKLYN FUNK ESSENTIALS: 'Funk Ain't Ova' (Dorado)". Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  13. ^ Marriott, Leah (1 August 2024). "Musical Maverick Jhelisa Anderson releases long awaited new concept album '7 Keys'". Blasting News UK. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  14. ^ "The Skinny's Favourite Songs Involving Pressure". The Skinny Magazine. 1 January 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  15. ^ Wells, Chris (1 March 2025). "Ones Own Voice: Ebba Åsman". Echoes Magazine. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  16. ^ "Dorado Records at Independent Music Insider". Independent Music Insider. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
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