Cold Busted

Cold Busted is a Los Angeles–based record label founded by Derrick Daisey, who was formerly known as DJ Vitamin D. The label has been presented with the slogan “Stereo at its best…when you hear it on Cold Busted,” a line that reflects an emphasis on sound and production values in its releases.

Its catalog is closely associated with beat-driven, producer-led music, with the label’s own name also appearing as an artist credit. Cold Busted’s identity is illustrated by a roster that includes Jenova 7, Skwirl, Oilix, Tripcat, Savages, Goodge, and Esbe, artists whose work aligns with the label’s focus on instrumental and groove-oriented recordings. Rather than functioning primarily as a vehicle for a single act, the label’s releases point to a curated approach built around producers and beatmakers working in related styles.

Cold Busted maintains an official web presence at coldbusted.org. Beyond its Los Angeles base and the founding information tied to Derrick Daisey, publicly available context in the provided sources does not specify additional details such as a founding date or an extended narrative history.