Plastic Raygun

"Plastic Raygun"' is a record label based in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, that specializes in breakbeat artists. The company was formed in the mid-1990s by Maf Lewis, Steven Robson and Neil Cocker organizing and hosting concerts, featuring artists such as the Propellerheads and Bentley Rhythm Ace. They followed in 2000 with an official record label adding label manager Sam Evans. Their most notable accomplishment to date has been the Jean Jacques Smoothie single "2 People", which was a top 20 hit in the UK.

The signing of artists Stabilizer and Dynamo Dresden were significant to the label. Dynamo Dresden's 2006 album "Remember", released on the Plastic Raygun label, saw widespread release in the US, UK, and Spain.

Recording artists

The following breakbeat artists have recorded on the Plastic Raygun label:
* Stabilizer
* Phantom Beats
* Vandal (Electronica/Breakbeat producer)
* Jean Jacques Smoothie
* Dynamo Dresden
* Napt
* Baobinga
* Sheethanger

Awards

Plastic Raygun won four Welsh Music Academy Awards between 2002 and 2004 including 'Best Live Act', 'Best Label', 'Best Single' and 'Best Student Event'.

ee also

* List of record labels

References

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External links

* [http://www.plasticraygun.com Plastic Raygun web site]
* [http://www.neilcocker.co.uk Neil Cocker web site]
* [http://www.jeanjacquessmoothie.com Jean Jacques Smoothie web site]
* [http://www.vandalmademedoit.com Vandal web site]