Blackheart Records
Encyclopedia
Blackheart Records is an American
record label
founded by rock musicians Joan Jett
and Kenny Laguna. Artists include The Eyeliners
, Endless Bummer
, Girl in a Coma
, the Cute Lepers
, the Dollyrots
, the Vacancies, and, of course, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts.
Six of Jett's Top 40
hits were released on Blackheart Records, the highest charting one of which was "I Hate Myself for Loving You
" in 1988.
During most of the 1990s, while distributed by Mercury
/PolyGram Records, the label ventured into hip hop music with artists such as Big Daddy Kane
, Professor Griff
, and others.
The most recent addition to the label is Kate Crash(who's songs can be heard occasionally Jersey Shore).
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Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
founded by rock musicians Joan Jett
Joan Jett
Joan Jett is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and actress.She is best known for her work with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts including their hit cover "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", which was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 from March 20 to May 1, 1982, as well as for their other popular...
and Kenny Laguna. Artists include The Eyeliners
The Eyeliners
The Eyeliners are an American pop punk band from Albuquerque, New Mexico formed in 1995 under the name Psychodrama. In 1996 their name was changed their name to The Eyeliners after having released one single under the Psychodrama name. The group has released EPs on Sympathy for the Record Industry...
, Endless Bummer
Endless Bummer
Endless Bummer is the fifth studio album by Sloppy Seconds. It was released in 2008, ten years after More Trouble Than They're Worth.-Track listing:#"D.I.Y. Till We Die!"#"Kegs R4 Kids"#"I Don't Wanna Go Out With You"#"You Can't Kill Joey Ramone"...
, Girl in a Coma
Girl in a Coma
Girl In a Coma is a rock band from San Antonio, Texas on Joan Jett's Blackheart Records' label. The band is made up of Mexican-American sisters Nina and Phanie Diaz and long-time friend, Jenn Alva . The name is a reference to The Smiths' song Girlfriend in a Coma...
, the Cute Lepers
The Cute Lepers
Steve E. Nix and The Cute Lepers are a power pop infused punk rock band from Seattle, Washington, started by Steve E. Nix of The Briefs...
, the Dollyrots
The Dollyrots
The Dollyrots are an American pop punk band composed of Kelly Ogden and Luis Cabezas . They have released three studio albums and are currently signed to the Blackheart Records label.-Formation:...
, the Vacancies, and, of course, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts.
Six of Jett's Top 40
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
hits were released on Blackheart Records, the highest charting one of which was "I Hate Myself for Loving You
I Hate Myself for Loving You
"I Hate Myself for Loving You" is a 1988 song from Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and the first single from the album Up Your Alley. The song reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, Jett's third single to reach the Top 10, but her first since "Crimson and Clover" in 1982...
" in 1988.
During most of the 1990s, while distributed by Mercury
Mercury Records
Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
/PolyGram Records, the label ventured into hip hop music with artists such as Big Daddy Kane
Big Daddy Kane
Antonio Hardy better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is an American rapper who started his career in 1986 as a member of the rap group the Juice Crew. He is widely considered to be one of the most influential and skilled MC's in Hip Hop...
, Professor Griff
Professor Griff
Professor Griff is an American rapper and spoken word artist. He is a member of the hip hop group Public Enemy and head of the Security of the First World.-Early years in Public Enemy:...
, and others.
The most recent addition to the label is Kate Crash(who's songs can be heard occasionally Jersey Shore).