Star Trak Entertainment

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Star Trak Entertainment
Parent companyUniversal Music Group
Founded2001; 23 years ago (2001)
FounderThe Neptunes
Rob Walker
StatusInactive
Distributor(s)Interscope Geffen A&M (United States)
Polydor (United Kingdom)
GenreVarious
Country of originUnited States
LocationVirginia Beach, Virginia
Official websitestartrak.io

Star Trak was an American record label, founded by the Neptunes and Rob Walker in 2001. It operated as a division of Interscope Geffen A&M, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. Its name is a reference to the 1960s TV program Star Trek.

History

Beginnings

Star Trak was formed in 2001 by the Neptunes. The label was partially funded by

N.E.R.D
.

Addition of Snoop Dogg

In mid-2004, Star Trak signed EMI cousin label,

Houston, Texas rapper Slim Thug & in 2005, he released his debut album, Already Platinum
. This album would give Star Trak Entertainment yet another hit, "Like A Boss", and "I Ain't Heard of That."

Decline

After the release of Slim Thug's album, Geffen Records was partially absorbed into Interscope, which moved Star Trak into an exclusive distribution deal with Interscope and ended all business with Geffen as Snoop Dogg stayed and took his Doggy Style imprint with him. During this time, the label added Kenna and Robin Thicke to their roster.

Resurgence

In 2006, Pharrell released his debut solo album,

Blurred Lines", performed by Robin Thicke featuring Pharrell & T.I.[1]

Artists

Former artists

Discography

Artist Album Details
N.E.R.D
In Search of...
Clipse Lord Willin'
  • Released: August 20, 2002
  • Chart position: 4 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: Gold
The Neptunes Clones
  • Released: August 19, 2003
  • Chart position: 1 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: Gold
Kelis Tasty
  • Released: December 9, 2003
  • Chart position: 27 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: Gold
N.E.R.D Fly or Die
  • Released: March 23, 2004
  • Chart position: 6 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: Gold
Snoop Dogg R&G: The Masterpiece
  • Released: November 16, 2004
  • Chart position: 6 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: Platinum
The High Speed Scene The High Speed Scene
  • Released: March 22, 2005
  • Chart position: –
Slim Thug Already Platinum
  • Released: July 12, 2005
  • Chart position: 2 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: Gold
Pharrell
In My Mind
  • Released: July 25, 2006
  • Chart position: 3 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: Gold
Robin Thicke The Evolution of Robin Thicke
  • Released: October 3, 2006
  • Chart position: 5 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: Platinum
Clipse Hell Hath No Fury
  • Released: November 28, 2006
  • Chart position: 14 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
Kenna Make Sure They See My Face
  • Released: October 16, 2007
  • Chart position: 124 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
N.E.R.D Seeing Sounds
  • Released: June 10, 2008
  • Chart position: 7 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
Robin Thicke Something Else
  • Released: September, 2008
  • Chart position: 3 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
Teriyaki Boyz Serious Japanese
  • Released: February 3, 2009
  • Chart position: 3 JAP
  • RIAA certification: –
Various Artists Fast & Furious
  • Released: March 31, 2009
  • Chart position: 116 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
Chester French Love the Future
  • Released: April 21, 2009
  • Chart position: 77 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
Clipse Til the Casket Drops
  • Released: December 8, 2009
  • Chart position: 41 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
Robin Thicke Sex Therapy: The Session
  • Released: December 15, 2009
  • Chart position: 9 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
Various Artists Despicable Me
  • Released: July 6, 2010
  • Chart position: –
N.E.R.D
Nothing
  • Released: November 2, 2010
  • Chart position: 20 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
Robin Thicke Love After War
  • Released: December 6, 2011
  • Chart position: 22 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –
Robin Thicke Blurred Lines
  • Released: July 12, 2013
  • Chart position: 1 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: Gold
Robin Thicke Paula
  • Released: July 1, 2014
  • Chart position: 9 U.S.
  • RIAA certification: –

References

  1. ^ Caramanica, Jon (2 August 2013). "Yesterday's Style, Today's Hits". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
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