Sony Music India

Indian music record label

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Sony Music Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd.

Company type| Subsidiary
Industry| Music
Genre| Various
Founded| 1997; 28 years ago (1997)
Headquarters|

Mumbai, Maharashtra

India

Key people

* Shridhar Subramaniam – President
* Vinit Thakkar – Managing Director

Services| Music record label
Parent| Sony Music
Subsidiaries| Sony Music South

YouTube information

Channels|

* Sony Music India
* Sony Music South

Years active| 2009-present
Genres|

* Music videos
* Film trailers

Subscribers| 65.5 million (main channel)
85 million (combined) [a][1]
Views| 35.3 billion (main channel)
52 billion (combined) [b][1]

Creator Awards

| 100,000 subscribers| 2012
| 1,000,000 subscribers| 2014
| 10,000,000 subscribers| 2018
| 50,000,000 subscribers| 2022

* * *

Last updated: May 15, 2025

Sony Music Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian music record label operated by Sony and headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The company began operations in 1997 and was the first record company in India to be fully foreign-owned, with Sony being a Japanese corporation. From December 2013 to March 2020, the company distributed Warner Music Group releases in India and the SAARC region, until the launch of the Warner Music India division.[2] Sony Music India is the largest foreign-owned music label in the country and the second-largest overall. It holds a 25% share of the Indian music market, ranking behind T-Series and ahead of Zee Music Company, with which it has a strategic partnership.[3][4]

## Labels

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Sony Music South is a division of Sony Music India that focuses on film soundtracks and independent music from South India. The label is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (May 2025)

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Labels acquired or distributed by Sony Music India  Label

CBS India (Columbia Records India)
Magnasound Records
BMG Crescendo – acquired following the Sony BMG joint venture
Eros Now Music
Sony Nād
Think Music (1996–2010; excluding Lesa Lesa (2003), Aethirree (2004), Enthiran (2010), Uthamaputhiran (2010))
Satyam Audios
Johny Sagariga Music Company
Sony 550 Music India
Epic Records India
Echo Recording Co. Pvt. Ltd.

## Hindi films

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Year  | Movie(s)

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1980s
1983  | Sadma
Kalakaar
Agar Tum Na Hote
Baazi
Boxer
Ab Ayega Mazaa
Pighalta Aasman
1984  | Purana Mandir
Zameen Aasmaan
Utsav
Inquilaab
Andar Baahar
Sunny
1985  | Haveli
Zamana
1990s
1991  | Meena Bazaar
Jungle Queen
Dalapathi (Hindi Version)
Swarg Jaisaa Ghar
1992  | Roja (Hindi Version)
Divya Shakti
Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare
1993  | Rudaali
Maya Memsaab
1994  | Anokha Prem Yudh
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
1996  | Maachis
1997  | Ishq
1998  | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
1999  | Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi
Dil Kya Kare
Rockford
Bhopal Express
2000s
2000  | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Ghaath
Raju Chacha
2001  | Zubeidaa
Lagaan
Asoka
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2002  | Gunaah
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar
Dum
Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne
Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa
Annarth
Khwahish
2003  | Kal Ho Naa Ho
Jhankaar Beats
Boom
Ishq Hai Tumse
Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost
Aetbaar
2004  | Lakshya
Aitraaz
Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities
Gumnaam - The Mystery
Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai
Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao
2005  | Kaal
The Blue Umbrella
2006  | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Rang De Basanti
2007  | Guru
Life in a... Metro
Saawariya
2008  | Aamir
Dil Kabaddi
Dostana
Jannat
Jodhaa Akbar
Kidnap
2009  | Aagey Se Right
Kurbaan
Quick Gun Murugun
Raaz – The Mystery Continues
Tum Mile
Wake Up Sid
What's Your Raashee?
2010s
2010  | Sivaji: The Boss (Hindi Dubbed version)
Aisha
Crook
I Am
I Hate Luv Storys
Isi Life Mein
Love Sex aur Dhokha
My Name Is Khan
Raajneeti
We Are Family
2011  | Aarakshan
Faltu
I Am Singh
Love Anthem For World Peace and Love
Love U...Mr. Kalakaar!
Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge
Shor in the City
Teen Thay Bhai
2012  | Agneepath
Ajab Gazabb Love
Barfi!
Blood Money
Ekk Deewana Tha
Jannat 2
Joker
Rowdy Rathore
Student of the Year
2013  | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Gori Tere Pyaar Mein
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
Murder 3
Raanjhanaa
Rangrezz
2014  | Hasee Toh Phasee
Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania
Finding Fanny
Ungli
Zid
2015  | Dilwale
Mr. X
Brothers
Hamari Adhuri Kahani
Bezubaan Ishq
2016  | Kapoor & Sons
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Dear Zindagi
2017  | Ok Jaanu
Tubelight
Jab Harry Met Sejal
The Sound Story
2018  | Welcome to New York
Dil Juunglee
Soorma
Mitron
Jalebi
Namaste England
2019  | Petta (Dubbed version)
Mere Pyare Prime Minister
Bala
Made In China
Yeh Saali Aashiqui
2020s
2020  | Love Aaj Kal
Dil Bechara
Sadak 2
Ginny Weds Sunny
2021  | Vijay the Master (Dubbed version)
Roohi
99 Songs
Mimi
Shershaah
2022  | Gehraiyaan
Nikamma
Titu Ambani
Liger
Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva
Govinda Naam Mera
Qala
2023  | The Archies
Farzi
Zwigato
2024  | Mr And Mrs Mahi
Kill
2025  | Chhaava

## Hindi non-films

[edit]

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (May 2025)

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Year  | Album & Single(s)  | Artist(s)

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1990s
1997  | Dance Masti | Instant Karma
Duniya | Raageshwari
Jogi - The Ultimate Remix Album | Anaida, Mehnaz, Piyush Soni
Vande Mataram | A.R. Rahman
1998  | Deewane To Deewane Hai | Shweta Shetty
Kismat | Sonu Nigam
Na Jaane | Nitin Bali
Sawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag | Mika Singh
Lolipop | Bina Mistry
Maa | Sagarika
Sifar | Lucky Ali
The Way We Do It | Colonial Cousins
Tunak Tunak Tun | Daler Mehndi
1999  | Pal | Krishna Kumar Kunnath
Mausam | Mehnaz Hoosein
Sonu Nigam
Return of Dance Masti | Instant Karma
2000s
2000  | Kaisa Yeh Jadoo | Bela Shende
Gulzar’s Sunset Point | Vishal
Aks | Lucky Ali
2001  | Tum Aaye | Hariharan, Alka Yagnik
Mere Liye | Vocalist(s):
Sagarika, Shaan, Zubeen Garg
Backing Vocalist(s):
Suchitra Pillai
2002  | Mahalakshmi | Mahalakshmi Iyer
Dance Masti Again | Instant Karma
Yeh Bhi Woh Bhi | A Band of Boys
2003  | Chalo India | Various
Dhaani | Strings
2004  | Jeet Lo Dil | Strings and Euphoria
2005  | Tera Intezaar | Rahul Vaidya
2006  | Dance Masti Forever | Zubeen Garg, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Shaan, Instant Karma
2008  | Humsafar | KK
Koi Aanay Wala Hai | Strings
2020s
2021  | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 Official Anthem - Single | Amit Trivedi, Sharvi Yadav & Anand Bhaskar (lyricist: Kausar Munir)

## Tamil films

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Sony Music South holds the audio rights for over more than 200 Tamil films.

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (May 2025)

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Year  | Movie(s)

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1990s
1993  | Pudhiya Mugam
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Thiruda Thiruda
Karuthamma
1994  | Manitha Manitha (Tamil Dubbed Version)
1995  | Indian
2000s
2002  | Kadhal Virus
Boys
2004  | Aaytha Ezhuthu
2007  | Sivaji
Guru (Tamil)
Vel
2008  | Jodhaa Akbar (Tamil Dubbed Version)
Dasavathaaram
Pandhayam
Poo
Raman Thediya Seethai
Sakkarakatti
Vaaranam Aayiram
Subramaniapuram
2009  | Aadhavan
Kanthaswamy
Kulir 100°
Laadam
Maasilamani
Modhi Vilayadu
Naadodigal
Pasanga
Pokkisham
Rajadhi Raja
TN 07 AL 4777
Vaamanan
Naan Avan Illai 2
Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu
2010s
2010  | Aayirathil Oruvan
Drohi
Goa
Kutty
Naanayam
Pen Singam
Raavanan
Singam
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Thillalangadi
Vandae Maatharam
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya
2011  | Aadukalam
Avan Ivan
Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai
Engeyum Kadhal
Ezham Arivu

Kullanari Koottam
Mankatha
Mappillai
Mudhal Idam
Osthe
Sabash Sariyana Potti
Vandhaan Vendraan
Velayudham
Vellore Maavattam
Venghai
2012  | 3
Aarohanam
Billa II
Chaarulatha
Dhoni
Ishtam
Kazhugu
Kumki
Leelai
Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey
Maattrraan
Mirattal
Neerparavai
Neethaane En Ponvasantham
Oru Kal Oru Kannadi
Podaa Podi
Raattinam
Saattai
Vazhakku Enn 18/9
2013  | Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu
All in All Azhagu Raja
Arrambam
Biriyani
Desingu Raja
Endrendrum Punnagai
Ethir Neechal
Irandaam Ulagam
Ivan Veramathiri
Kadal
Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga
Madha Yaanai Koottam
Maryan
Ambikapathy
Nugam
Pattathu Yaanai
Samar
Settai
Sillunu Oru Sandhippu
Summa Nachunu Irukku
Thagaraaru
Thalaivaa
Thanga Meengal
Udhayam NH4
Vanakkam Chennai
Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam
Vishwaroopam
Ya Ya
2014  | Amara Kaaviyam
Anjaan
Damaal Dumeel
Endrendrum
Goli Soda
Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal
Irumbu Kuthirai
Jeeva
Kaaviya Thalaivan
Kappal
Kochadaiiyaan
Maan Karate
Manja Pai
Meaghamann
Naan Sigappu Manithan
Oru Oorla Rendu Raja
Poriyaalan
Rummy
Saivam
Sigaram Thodu
Tenaliraman
Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham
Vallinam
Vanmam
Vellaikaara Durai
Vennila Veedu
Vetri Selvan
Virattu
Yaamirukka Bayamey
Yaan
Yennamo Yedho
2015  | 10 Enradhukulla
Anegan
Bhooloham
Eetti

Idam Porul Eval
Idhu Enna Maayam
Inimey Ippadithaan
Kaaval
Ko 2
Maari
Nanbenda
O Kadhal Kanmani
Avam
Orange Mittai
Pasanga 2
Puli
Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai
Romeo Juliet
Sakalakala Vallavan
Sandamarutham
Thanga Magan
Thani Oruvan
Trisha Illana Nayanthara
Uppu Karuvaadu
Uriyadi
Urumeen
Uttama Villain
Vai Raja Vai
Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga
Vedalam
Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla Maatan
Yennai Arindhaal
2016  | Aandavan Kattalai
Anjala
Iraivi
Iru Mugan
Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum
Kaththi Sandai
Kattappavae Kaanom
Kavalai Vendam
Kodi
Manithan
Mapla Singam
Marudhu
Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai
Miruthan
Pokkiri Raja
Pugazh
Rajini Murugan
Rekka
Remo
Rendavathu Padam
Saithan
Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum
Uriyadi
Vaaliba Raja
Veera Sivaji
Wagah
2017  | Bogan
Kuttram 23
Rubaai
Rangoon
Kattappava Kanom
Dora
Kaatru Veliyidai
Karuppan
Pandigai
Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum
Vanamagan
Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen
Vivegam
Katha Nayagan
Velaikkaran
Mersal
2018  | Thaana Serntha Kootam
Nimir
Tik Tik Tik
Panjumittai
Kaala Koothu
Veera
Mr. Chandramouli
Kadaikutty Singam
U Turn
Saamy Square
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Kanaa
Sandakozhi 2
Sarkar
Ezhumin
Adanga Maru
Vidhi Madhi Ultaa
Silukkuvarupatti Singam
2019  | Petta
Kanne Kalaimaane
Boomerang
Uriyadi 2
Monster
Neeya 2
NGK
Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja
Thumbaa
Gorilla
Jackpot
Comali
Kaappaan
100% Kadhal
Puppy
Bigil
Sangathamizhan
Iruttu
Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale
2020s
2020  | Psycho
Naadodigal 2
Seeru
Vaanam Kottattum
Oh My Kadavule
Dharala Prabhu
Pon Manickavel
Soorarai Pottru
Ponmagal Vandhal
Penguin
2021  | Master
Bhoomi
Jagame Thandhiram
MGR Magan
Mandela
Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee
Dikkilona
Murungakkai Chips
Doctor
Aelay
Vaazhl
2022  | Naai Sekar
Mahaan
Valimai
Hey Sinamika
Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal
Don
Vikram
Gargi
Viruman
Cobra
Selfie
Sardar
Love Today
Kaari
2023  | The Great Indian Kitchen
Pathu Thala
Viduthalai Part 1
Maamannan
Leo
Dhruva Natchathiram
2024  | Ayalaan
Lal Salaam
Unarvugal Thodarkadhai
Star
Indian 2
Vettaiyan
Viduthalai Part 2
2025  | Mr. Housekeeping
Vidaamuyarchi

## Tamil non-films

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Year  | Album & Single(s)  | Artist(s)

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1990s
1998  | Mr.Devi  | Devi Sri Prasad

## Telugu films

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Year  | Movie(s)

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1990s
1994  | Gangmaster
Donga Donga (Telugu Dubbed Version)
2000s
2008  | Nenu Meeku Telusa
2009  | Baanam
Arya 2
Saleem
2010s
2010  | Khaleja
Puli
Ye Maaya Chesave
2012  | Devudu Chesina Manushulu
Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu
Eega
2015  | Courier Boy Kalyan
2018  | Nannu Dochukunduvate
U Turn
2019  | Mr. Majnu
Chitralahari
Gaddalakonda Ganesh
Falaknama Das
Raja Vaaru Rani Gaaru
2020s
2020
HIT
College Kumar
Solo Brathuke So Better
Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam
Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga
2021
Sreekaram
Gaali Sampath
Vivaha Bhojanambu
2022  | Sita Ramam
2023  | Veera Simha Reddy
Waltair Veerayya
Meter
2024  | Saripodhaa Sanivaaram
Mechanic Rocky

## Malayalam films

[edit]

Year  | Movie(s)  | Ref.

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|

1990s
1992  | Roja (Malayalam)  |
1994  | Thenmavin Kombathu |
2000s
2006  | Lion |
2009  |  Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja |
2010s
2012  | Chaarulatha (Malayalam dubbed)  |
2014  | Pradhi Nayagan (Malayalam dubbed version)  |
2015  | Amar Akbar Anthony |
2017  | The Sound Story |
Rosapoo |
2019  | 9 |
2020s
2020  |  Penguin (Malayalam dubbed)  |
Soorarai Pottru (Malayalam dubbed)  |
2021  | Jagame Thandhiram (Malayalam dubbed)  |
Udanpirappe (Malayalam dubbed)  |
Jai Bhim (Malayalam dubbed)  |
2022  |  Mahaan (Malayalam dubbed)  |
Panthrand |
Sita Ramam (Malayalam dubbed)  |
Mike |
Liger (Malayalam dubbed)  |
Sundari Gardens |
Cobra (Malayalam dubbed)  |
Brahmāstram: Bhagam Onnu – Shiva (Malayalam dubbed version of Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva)  |
FAR |
4 Years |
Poovan |
2023  | Lovefully Yours Veda |
Mindiyum Paranjum |
Virupaksha (Malayalam dubbed)  |
King of Kotha |
Leo (Malayalam dubbed)  |
2024  | 1 Princess Street |
Nancy Rani |
Little Hearts |
Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hrudayahariyaya Pranayakadha |
Surya's Saturday (Malayalam dubbed version of  Saripodhaa Sanivaaram)  |
Bougainvillea |
Barroz 3D | [5]
Marco | [6]
Identity | [7]
2025  | Pravinkoodu Shappu | [8]
Thudarum | [9]
Narivetta | [10]
Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal | [11]

## Malayalam non-films

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Year  | Album & Single(s)  | Artist(s)

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2010s
2012  | Yuvvh | Sreejith - Saachin, Various Artists
2019  | Karutha Penne "Rendition" (Remix) | Sanah Moidutty
Sreeragamo "Rendition" (Remix) | Sanah Moidutty
2020s
2022  | Theeyayi Ullil | Sanah Moidutty
Kasavinaal | Jubair Muhammed, Hanan Shaah
Pullikuyil | Shibukallar, Shweta Mohan, Sarath Santhosh
Materum Malayalakarayane "Onorukkam" | Subhash Mohanraj, Stephen Devassy
Onam Thiruvonam | Alphons Joseph, Crossroads School Of Music, Fasil LJ, Various Artists
2023  | Uyire | Naveen Madhav, Rita
2024  | Beevi | Rish NK, Zail
SAVUSAI (Bilingual) | AZWIN, Lil PAYYAN
Ariyallo (Bilingual) | Shiv Paul, Anohnymouss, A-Gan
Aayiram Aura | Fejo
2025  | Varavu | Thudwiser, ItsPc, Müsli
CHAAK | AZWIN, Joker390P, Efy Music
Kavala Talk | ThirumaLi, Jay Stellar
Sadiq | Rish NK, Zail
Sick | Fejo

## Kannada films

[edit]

Year  | Movie(s)

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2016  | Nagarahavu
2018  | Dhwaja

## Bengali films

[edit]

Year  | Movie(s)

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2016  | Colkatay Columbus
2022  | Kacher Manush
2023  | Manobjomin
Doctor Bakshi

## Assamese films

[edit]

Year  | Movie(s)

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2017  | Konwarpuror Konwar
2019  | Kokaideo Bindass

## Punjabi films

[edit]

Year  | Movie

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2014  | Mundeyan Ton Bachke Rahin
2019  | Do Dooni Panj

## Punjabi non-films

[edit]

Album(s)

Landers Punjabi
Cut Like A Diamond
This Is Hardy Sandhu

## Notes

[edit]

1. ^ Subscribers, broken down by channel:
* 65.5 million (Sony Music India)
* 19.7 million (Sony Music South)
2. ^ Views, broken down by channel:
* 35.3 billion (Sony Music India)
* 17.4 billion (Sony Music South)

## References

[edit]

1. ^ a b "About Sony Music India". YouTube.
2. ^ Sony to Represent Warner Music in India. Hollywood Reporter (31 December 1969). Retrieved on 2017-01-27.
3. ^ Hu, Cherie (23 September 2017). "How India, The Global Music Industry's Sleeping Giant, Is Finally Waking Up". Forbes.
4. ^ Malvania, Urvi (21 April 2014). "Sony Music eyes numero uno position in India". Business Standard.
5. ^ "Instagram post by @cybersystems.oz". Instagram. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
6. ^ "Instagram post by @marcothefilm". Instagram. Retrieved 16 May 2025. "Wildest Beats Dropping Soon; Music Rights Bagged by Sony Music South"
7. ^ "Instagram post by @sonymusic_south". Instagram. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
8. ^ "Pravinkoodu Shappu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
9. ^ "Thudarum (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
10. ^ "Instagram post by @narivetta". Instagram. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
11. ^ "Instagram post by @vsbmmovie". Instagram. Retrieved 28 June 2025.

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Sony Music Entertainment

Key personnel|

* Rob Stringer

Flagship|

* Columbia Records
* RCA Records
* Epic Records
* Arista Records

Nashville|

* Columbia Nashville
* RCA Records Nashville
* Provident Label Group
* The Orchard

Sony Masterworks|

* Sony Classical Records
* Deutsche Harmonia Mundi
* Portrait Records
* Milan Records
* RCA Red Seal Records
* Okeh Records

UK|

* Black Butter Records
* Syco Music (50%)
* Relentless Records
* Ministry of Sound

Japan|

* Epic Records Japan
* Kioon Music
* Ariola Japan
* Sacra Music
* Echoes
* Mora
* Aniplex
* Aniplex of America
* A-1 Pictures
* CloverWorks
* Crunchyroll, LLC (co-owned with Sony Pictures)
* Crunchyroll
* Crunchyroll EMEA
* Crunchyroll UK and Ireland
* Crunchyroll Store Australia
* Music On! TV
* Peanuts Worldwide (39%)
* The First Take

Distribution|

* AWAL
* The Orchard
* RED Music
* TVT Records

Other labels|

* Alamo Records
* Som Livre
* RCA Inspiration
* Phonogenic Records
* Ultra Records
* Century Media Records
* Legacy Recordings
* Kemosabe Records
* Dischi Ricordi
* Robbins Entertainment
* Somethin' Else
* Sony Music Publishing
* Sony Music Australia
* Sony Music Mexico
* Sony Music India
* Sony Music South
* Sony Music Latin
* Sony Music Philippines
* Vevo
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