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Distinction! In an
industry swarming with independent labels all boasting
the most talented, yet invariable underrated artist on
the scene, finding a company that truly embodies
uniqueness in not only arduous, but nearly impossible.
And while Fi Records certainly possesses similar
characteristics to other independent labels, there’s
something about the company that embodies distinction.
That eccentric element is an unbridled sense of purpose.
Established in 1997
with the release of rapper Pretty Tony’s debut album.
Over the years, Fi Records has established itself as one
of the most prominent labels rising out of the depths of
the Atlanta music scene. Founded by Bill and Gloria
Davis as a means to realize their daughter’s dreams of
becoming a professional singer, Fi Records is dedicated
to bringing visions to fruition.
Since its inception,
the label has experienced numerous successes – including
the release of Memphis rapper Lil Blunt’s
Bluntnatized (2001) that sold over 10,000 records in
less than four weeks. Despite receiving no radio play
and only regional promotion, the album reached #47 on
the Billboard Independent charts. However, it was the
release of the Hitman Sammy Sam’s Album, Still
Intoxicated that propelled Fi Records into the
limelight. The smash hit, Call For Backup
received a great deal of regional air-play, in cities
such as Chattanooga, Memphis, Birmingham, Albany and of
course Sam’s hometown, Atlanta.
Boasting a strong
relationship with several major record companies, Fi
Records has a working relationship with numerous
celebrated artists throughout the nation, including Too
Short, Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twinz among others.
Bottom line, Fi Records has not swayed from their
purpose. In fact, as time has progressed, they’ve only
become stronger in their vision – and that is a rarity
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