Capitol Records
Capitol Records was founded in 1942 by songwriter Johnny Mercer, producer and songwriter Buddy DeSylva, and record-store owner Glenn E. Wallichs. Regarded as the first West Coast-based record label of note in the United States, it grew from Hollywood, where its headquarters, the Capitol Records Building, remains a recognized Los Angeles landmark.
The label became part of British music company EMI in 1955, operating as its North American subsidiary. Universal Music Group acquired EMI in 2012, and Capitol subsequently became part of UMG through Capitol Music Group.
Capitol's current roster reflects a broad mainstream approach across rap, R&B and pop. Its artists include Ice Spice, That Mexican OT, DOECHII, Kodak Black and Toosii, alongside singers Natalie Jane, Queen Naija and Aidan Bissett. From its Hollywood base, Capitol remains one of the major American labels operating within Universal Music Group.
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- Artists
- 99
- Releases
- 187 tracked
Artists on Capitol Records
- Future
- Katy Perry
- Nicki Minaj
- Feid
- Lil Baby
- A$AP Rocky
- Kali Uchis
- Kodak Black
- Khalid
- Tiësto
- Empire of the Sun
- DaBaby
- Lil Yachty
- Niall Horan
- Ice Spice
- Beck
- Phoenix
- BNYX®
- ACRAZE
- Blu DeTiger
- Natalie Jane
- Aidan Bissett
- CDobleta
- EMELINE
- Will Swinton
- Bo Staloch
- Calum Scott
- Masego
- skaiwater
- DJ Lil Steve
- Halsey
- Maggie Rogers
- Molly Santana
- TALK
- Tears For Fears
- The Cast of Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies
- Amelia Moore
- Cel NoLackin
- Central Cee
- Chencho Corleone
- Christian Hayes
- Curren$y
- DEPARTAMENTO
- DRODi
- ENNY
- flowerovlove
- Gunna
- Hannah McFarland
- Jamaron
- JT
- jxdn
- Kalmi
- KEDDE
- Kerstin
- Kris R.
- Le$
- Lefty Sm
- Lil Keke
- Lizy B
- Lizzy McAlpine
- Lui Salazar
- Mallrat
- Matt Rogers
- Maxo Kream
- NKY
- Novulent
- Quavo
- Rema
- Rvssian
- Sebastian
- southstar
- Spin Doctors
- SUGA
- Vulture Love
- YoungBoy Never Broke Again
- YUNGBLUD
- That Mexican OT
- DOECHII
- Toosii
- Queen Naija
- Yeat
- FLETCHER
- J Balvin
- teo glacier
- Petey USA
- Braden Bales
- Byron Messia
- Chandler Moore
- charlieonnafriday
- Hanumankind
- Joey Valence & Brae
- Niiko x SWAE
- Paige Cavell
- Paul Wall
- Pickle
- TAELA
- thuy
- YOVNGCHIMI
- Ziak
Discography
Related Artists
- Mel Tormé
- Lewis Capaldi
- Jackie DeShannon
- Capital Cities
- Grand Funk Railroad
- Ashe
- Ziak
- Snoop Dogg
- Avicii
- Mike Dean
Related Labels
- Universal Music Division Capitol Music France
- Universal Music
- Victor
- Thrive Music
- EQT Recordings
- EMI
- Manifest
- Records
- Uni
- Capitol Records UK
Common questions
Who is signed to Capitol Records?
Future, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Feid, and Lil Baby all have releases on Capitol Records, alongside 94 other artists in the Tracknack catalogue.
How many artists are on Capitol Records?
Tracknack lists 99 artists with releases on Capitol Records. That counts everyone credited in the catalogue, not only the current roster.
How many releases does Capitol Records have?
Tracknack tracks 187 Capitol Records releases. The most recent is Give It A Break (2025).
How do I follow new Capitol Records releases?
Follow Capitol Records on Tracknack and every new release is added to a Spotify playlist that updates itself.
