Cr2 Records

Cr2 Records is an independent UK house label launched by Mark Brown, formerly of Credence and one half of the MYNC Project. The label emerged in the wake of EMI’s decision to close Credence, positioning itself as a continuation of that imprint’s direction rather than a clean break. Brown described the move as a step toward operating independently after four years at Credence/Parlophone, with Cr2 intended to carry forward the same focus on electronic and dance music.

Its identity is rooted in house music, with a broader commitment to club-focused electronic releases. Cr2’s stated aim, as framed by Brown at launch, was to “provide only the highest quality in electronic/dance music,” reflecting a curatorial approach built around DJ-ready tracks and contemporary dancefloor styles. While the label’s catalog spans a range of house-adjacent sounds, its public positioning centers on modern electronic music rather than crossover pop or genre experimentation.

Cr2’s roster and associated artists illustrate that emphasis. Producers and DJs such as Matt Sassari, CHRSTPHR, HUGEL, Marco Generani, and Merk & Kremont align the label with current strains of house music designed for clubs and festival sets. The presence of acts like Barbatuques and TwoForAll points to an openness to rhythmic and percussive approaches within an electronic framework, while names such as Matoma indicate the label’s reach across different corners of dance music without departing from its core identity.

Cr2 Records maintains an official web presence at cr2records.com. Beyond its UK base and its origin story tied to Credence’s closure and Brown’s departure from Credence/Parlophone, the available information emphasizes the label’s continuity of purpose: a dedicated platform for house and electronic dance releases under independent direction.