By Chris Richburg
The record label formerly known as Koch Records is mounting its reemergence on the music scene by helping to relaunch former West Coast powerhouse Death Row Records. The new Koch, now known as E1 Entertainment, is helping to re-launch Death Row with the release of new music on Record Store Day, which is a national event geared towards celebrating independent music and retailers on April 18.The Record Store Day promotion comes amid a crossroads for Death Row, which has sustained as many setbacks and milestones over the years.On January 15, WIDEawake Entertainment Group, Inc. purchased the label for $18 million.Death Row is among a string of music labels and entertainment companies that have products distributed by E1, which is regarded as the largest independent record label in the United States.
The record label formerly known as Koch Records is mounting its reemergence on the music scene by helping to relaunch former West Coast powerhouse Death Row Records. The new Koch, now known as E1 Entertainment, is helping to re-launch Death Row with the release of new music on Record Store Day, which is a national event geared towards celebrating independent music and retailers on April 18.The Record Store Day promotion comes amid a crossroads for Death Row, which has sustained as many setbacks and milestones over the years.On January 15, WIDEawake Entertainment Group, Inc. purchased the label for $18 million.Death Row is among a string of music labels and entertainment companies that have products distributed by E1, which is regarded as the largest independent record label in the United States.
