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Hong Kong record label From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Amusic is the record label of East Asia Record Production Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Paciwood Music & Entertainment Ltd. It was founded by businessman Peter Lam and singer Leon Lai on 28 July 2004.
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Parent company | eSun Holdings, a subsidiary of Lai Sun Development[1]
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Founded | 2004 |
Founder | Peter Lam, Leon Lai, Mark Lui |
Status | Active |
Distributor(s) | Media Asia Music |
Genre | Cantopop, Hong Kong English pop |
Country of origin | Hong Kong |
Location | Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
Official website | www |
Its purpose is developing artists with potential and strength to produce music with quality and diversity so as to reward music lovers.[2] Its sister company is East Asia Record Group Co., Ltd.[3]
The first artist to be signed by the company was Leon Lai and the first album, "Dawn" was released by the company in 2004.[citation needed]
On 20 December 2005, Amusic released a Christmas compilation album consisting of songs of Leon Lai, Janice Vidal, Charles Ying, Jill Vidal and Chapman To. The album purpose was to promote Jill and let the people to know more about her. At the same time, Leon participated in the vocals of Chapman R&B style song "Joy till dawn".[4]
In November 2006, Amusic caused a stir when it announced it would release 4 new albums on the same day, 21 November. The albums were by Leon Lai, Janice Vidal, her twin sister Jill Vidal, and Chapman To.[citation needed]
The artists currently under the record labels are:
The artists currently under its sister company are:
In late 2008, eSun Holdings bought Capital Artists, and renamed Amusic. It has now been turned into Amusic + Capital Artists. Capital Artists closed down in 2001, due to financial problems, and was said not to produce music. In the early of 2009, it opens back and produces music again. Miriam Yeung was the first singer to sign back to Capital Artists in 2010.
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