Talkin' Loud was a record label, originally founded by Gilles Peterson in 1990 after he left Acid Jazz Records.[1] The label name is based on Peterson's Dingwalls club night "Talkin' Loud And Sayin' Something", itself a reference to James Brown and Bobby Byrd's "Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing". Norman Jay was its A&R.[2] The label is owned by Phonogram.

Talkin' Loud
Founded1990
FounderGilles Peterson
Genre
Country of originUK
LocationLondon

The first release from Talkin' Loud was a self-titled compilation in 1990 featuring artists Galliano, Jalal of the Last Poets, Incognito, Young Disciples, Wild & Peaceful, and Ace of Clubs. The label saw five of its artists nominated for the Mercury Music Prize, with Roni Size's Reprazent winning the award in 1997 for the album New Forms.[3] The iconic Talkin' Loud logo was created by Ian Swift (Swifty) who also designed the magazine Straight No Chaser.

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References

  1. ↑ Larkin, Colin (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music. Virgin Books. p. 334. ISBN 978-0-7535-0252-5. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
  2. ↑ "Gilles Peterson Biography - AllMusic". AllMusic.
  3. ↑ "About | Gilles Peterson". Gillespetersonworldwide.com. Retrieved 14 January 2014.
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