Spectra Music Group

Spectra Music Group
Spectra Music Group Trademarked Logo
Parent company	Spectra Music Group
Founded	1997 (1997)
Genre	Various
Country of origin	United States
Location	Southeast, Canada
Official website	www.spectramusicgroup.com

Spectra Music Group (sometimes known plainly as Spectra) is a United States music company originally conceived in 1997, it has since expanded to represent various genres of music. Today, Spectra represents itself as the flagship company for record labels under the Spectra Music Group umbrella, with the other labels being Spectra Records, Monarchy Records, Spectra Jazz and numerous subsidiary labels.

Since 1999, the label is considered the largest independent label in North America and the most active label headquartered in the Southeast. Among the label's current roster includes many acts such as Lou Gramm, Chris Trousdale, Fredro Starr, P.M. Dawn, Tony Terry, Glenn Jones, Adina Howard, Paul Young, Stephen Bishop, Magni, Brendan Keeley, Tevin Campbell, Leon and the Peoples, and numerous others.

The label was formed in 1997 in the Carolinas. Spectra's initial releases were distributing compilation albums of new songs by veteran musicians. The label's first acts included 70's and 80's iconic singers that had still had substantial airplay at the time. Tours were assembled in support of each album release to help better sell the product. Numerous artists that appeared on the compilations and tours contribute to staying relevant and in demand from Spectra giving them the opportunities. In 1998, Spectra opened its doors to young artists that were cutting edge and showed potential for selling new music. The roster combines musical veterans as well as up and coming acts.

The labels initial success came from the genres of Rock and Country music artists. Dozens of artists throughout the existence of Spectra's history have achieved chart topping success as well as award winning and high selling record status.

The original focus was initially rock music and since branched into pop, country, hip-hop, jazz and urban music. In 2001, artists were divided under different divisions under the Spectra Music Group company to separate genres so the music could better standout. Since 2007, all artists are currently considered to be signed to the parent company, Spectra. As of 2008, numerous subsidiary labels now fall under the Spectra Music Group. Spectra continues to operate out of the Southeast as well as United Kingdom, Canada, and the latest in Germany. In 2014 and 2015, Spectra entered the Billboard_charts a total of 15 times with 11 different artists.