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| | name = ARK Music Factory | |||
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| | founded = 2010 | |||
| | founder = Patrice Wilson | |||
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| | genre = Teen pop, electropop | |||
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| | url = http://www.arkmusicfactory.com | |||
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| '''Ark Music Factory''' is a small ]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20474741,00.html|title=Rebecca Black Cried Over All the Nasty Comments|last=Schwartz |first=Alison|date=18 March 2011|accessdate=22 March 2011|work=People.com |publisher=Time Inc.}}</ref> based in ], ]. Ark's business centers on the recruitment/discovery of new young singers. The singers (or their parents) pay a fee to Ark, and Ark then writes music with (or for) these singers and records them, often producing music videos and promotion of the songs.<ref name="Hundley"> {{cite news | first = Jessica | last = Hundley | title = Patrice Wilson of Ark Music: 'Friday' is on his mind | date = 2011-03-30 | url = http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/03/patrice-wilson-of-ark-music-friday-is-on-his-mind.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PopHiss+%28Pop+%26+Hiss+Music+Blog%29 | work = ] | accessdate = 2011-03-30}}</ref> According to the company's ] page, they categorize themselves as an ]. They state that their main objectives are to bring aspiring acts to the musical fore: "We at ARK make it possible for an emerging artist to be discovered, defined and delivered, to advance in their chosen career and be successful." Ark is predominantly based in the US, although they claim that artists they have supported have had success in different regions across the globe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/arkmusicfactory |title=Ark Music Production |publisher=Myspace.com |date=2010-08-10 |accessdate=2011-03-22}}</ref> | '''Ark Music Factory''' is a small ]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20474741,00.html|title=Rebecca Black Cried Over All the Nasty Comments|last=Schwartz |first=Alison|date=18 March 2011|accessdate=22 March 2011|work=People.com |publisher=Time Inc.}}</ref> based in ], ]. Ark's business centers on the recruitment/discovery of new young singers. The singers (or their parents) pay a fee to Ark, and Ark then writes music with (or for) these singers and records them, often producing music videos and promotion of the songs.<ref name="Hundley"> {{cite news | first = Jessica | last = Hundley | title = Patrice Wilson of Ark Music: 'Friday' is on his mind | date = 2011-03-30 | url = http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/03/patrice-wilson-of-ark-music-friday-is-on-his-mind.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PopHiss+%28Pop+%26+Hiss+Music+Blog%29 | work = ] | accessdate = 2011-03-30}}</ref> According to the company's ] page, they categorize themselves as an ]. They state that their main objectives are to bring aspiring acts to the musical fore: "We at ARK make it possible for an emerging artist to be discovered, defined and delivered, to advance in their chosen career and be successful." Ark is predominantly based in the US, although they claim that artists they have supported have had success in different regions across the globe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/arkmusicfactory |title=Ark Music Production |publisher=Myspace.com |date=2010-08-10 |accessdate=2011-03-22}}</ref> | ||
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| ARK Music Factory | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Patrice Wilson |
| Genre | Teen pop, electropop |
| Country of origin | ] |
| Location | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Official website | http://www.arkmusicfactory.com |
Ark Music Factory is a small vanity record label based in Los Angeles, California. Ark's business centers on the recruitment/discovery of new young singers. The singers (or their parents) pay a fee to Ark, and Ark then writes music with (or for) these singers and records them, often producing music videos and promotion of the songs. According to the company's Myspace page, they categorize themselves as an indie record label. They state that their main objectives are to bring aspiring acts to the musical fore: "We at ARK make it possible for an emerging artist to be discovered, defined and delivered, to advance in their chosen career and be successful." Ark is predominantly based in the US, although they claim that artists they have supported have had success in different regions across the globe.
Ark's website claims to be creating a community where artists from all fields can come together to build connections and interact. Their website also claims that their dedicated team has industry professionals who have worked with Miley Cyrus, the Backstreet Boys, and Ashley Tisdale.
Ark has recently gained notoriety through a viral video when one of their songs, Rebecca Black's "Friday" (which also includes rapping by Ark founder and producer Patrice Wilson) unexpectedly became an internet meme - some heralding it as potentially "the worst song ever". According to the British newspaper The Independent, Black trended high on Twitter, coming in at the 5th most rehashtagged topic on March 14 at 7:30pm GMT. However, many of these tweets consisted of negative feedback relating to the lyrics of the song.
Acts on ARK Music Factory
- Rebecca Black
- Alana Lee
- Ariana Dvornik
- Kaya Rosenthal
- Jolie Adamson
- Abby Victor
- Britt Rutter
- Sarah Maugaotega
- Sabrina
- Ishraq
- Madison Bray
- Lena
- Pato
- Amanda Williams
- Cj Fam
References
- Schwartz, Alison (18 March 2011). "Rebecca Black Cried Over All the Nasty Comments". People.com. Time Inc. Retrieved 22 March 2011.
- ^ Hundley, Jessica (2011-03-30). "Patrice Wilson of Ark Music: 'Friday' is on his mind". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2011-03-30.
- "Ark Music Production". Myspace.com. 2010-08-10. Retrieved 2011-03-22.
- http://arkmusicfactory.com/page/about-ark
- Lamar, Michelle (2011-03-14). "Rebecca Black 'Friday' Worst Song Ever? Rebecca Black Internet Sensation?". Famecrawler. Babble.com. Retrieved 2011-03-22.
- "Current Twitter trends: Help Japan, Rebecca Black, Google Circles". The Independent. Independent Print Limited. 2011-03-14. Retrieved 2011-03-22.
- "Watch: Rebecca Black's Bizarrely Bad Music Video for 'Friday'". TIME NewsFeed. Time Inc. 2011-03-14. Retrieved 2011-03-22.