Status Unknown Official website lionessrecords.com Founded 2009 | Location London Founder Amy Winehouse Country of origin United Kingdom | |
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Genre Soul
blue-eyed soul
neo soul
rhythm and blues
jazz | ||
Lioness Records is a British record label, founded in 2009 by British singer Amy Winehouse. Winehouse stated she was inspired by Berry Gordy's Motown Records, and The Specials' 2 Tone Records to create her own label.
Formation
Lioness Records was formed in 2009, due to Winehouse's wish of signing Dionne Bromfield. Winehouse stated that "the first time I heard Dionne sing, I couldn't believe what I was hearing, such an amazing voice from such a young cat. She’s so much better than I was at her age. I'm just so proud of her". The name Lioness Records comes from a necklace, given to Winehouse from her grandmother, Cynthia, bearing a pendant featuring a lioness. Winehouse explained further, in an interview with Temple Grandin in 2008, saying, "My nan was like my best friend. She was the sweetest, strongest, most amazing person I've ever met and when I was thinking of what to call the label I picked up the necklace and knew straight away that I'd call it Lioness, in honour of Cynthia." Winehouse died in 2011, and the current owner of the label is unknown.