The three major record labels are Warner Music Group, Sony Music, and Universal Music Group. Major labels work with established artists and can provide promotional support. However, many successful artists started with independent labels before moving to a major. Universal Music Group is owned by Vivendi and has labels like Def Jam and Capitol. Sony Music is owned by Sony Corporation of America and has labels like Columbia and Epic. Warner Music Group is owned by Access Industries and has labels like Atlantic and Warner Bros.

2. Three major record labels
The 'majors' are the three biggest record labels in
the world: Warner Music Group, Sony Music and
Universal Music Group. Major labels generally
concern work with singers who've developed a fan
base. The extra publicity and promotional push you
could receive at a major could be hugely beneficial,
depending on the type of artist you are.It's all about
finding the people and environment you feel most
comfortable in, regardless of the size of the
company. It's also not always a case of one vs the
other. Many successful bands have started on an
indie before moving onto a major. For example,
Coldplay started out on Fierce Panda before signing
to Parlophone while Florence and the Machine, .
Kate Nash and Bloc Party all released tracks via
Moshi Moshi before signing to bigger labels.

3. Universal music Group
Universal music group has had two parent companies
in the past and they were; Matsushita (1990–1996) and
Seagram (1996-2000). Their current parent company is
Vivendi (2000–present).
Some of their subsidiary labels are ‘Def Jam
Recording',' Capitol Music Group.
The market share of Universal Music Group is 37%.
The are signed with the emerging stars like Kanye,
Justin Bieber, Rick Ross, Frank Ocean, Iggy Azalea.
The common music genres of Universal Music Group
are Hip hop, R n B, Pop, Rock, Classical and Gospel.

4. Sony Music
The parent company of Sony music is ‘Sony Corporation
of America.
Some of their subsidiary labels are Columbia Records,
Epic Records, RCA Records, Kemosabe Records, Sony
Music Nashville, Provident Music Group, Sony Music UK.
Sony Music Entertainment held a 34 percent share of the
overall U.S. album market.
Some of the artists that are signed to Sony music are Bob
Dylan, Calvin Harris, One Direction, Michael Jackson.
Their common genres are Country, Christian/Gospel,
Dance/Electronic, Latin and Classical.

5. Warner Music Group
The parent company of Warner Music group is Access
Industries.
Some of their subsidiary labels are Atlantic Records
Group, Warner Bros. Records, Parlophone Label
Group, Rhino Entertainment, Warner Music Nashville,
Warner Classics.
The market share of Warner Music Group is 34%.
Some of the artists that are signed to Warner Music
Group are B.o.B, Charice , Charli XCX, Ed Sheeran, Flo
Rida.
Their common genres are Metal, Jazz, Pop and Rock.