Hidden Beach is an American independent record label known for R&B, soul, inspirational and contemporary jazz genres. Hidden Beach was formed in 1998 by Steve McKeever[1] and holds a distribution deal with Universal Music Group.
| Hidden Beach Recordings | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founder | Steven McKeever |
| Status | Active |
| Distributor(s) | Epic Records (2000–06) Universal Music Distribution (2007— ) |
| Genre | Soul, R&B |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Beverly Hills, California |
| Official website | hiddenbeach.com |
History
Steven McKeever, a former lawyer and producer, founded Hidden Beach Recordings (HBR) in 1998.[2]
On September 18, 2008 Hidden Beach released the Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement compilation with proceeds benefitting the 2008 Barack Obama presidential campaign. The compilation included Kanye West, Stevie Wonder and Sheryl Crow.[3]
Compilations
- Cornel West & BMWMB
- Hidden Hits
- Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement (for the 2008 Obama Presidential Campaign)
- Change Is Now: Renewing America's Promise (for the 2012 President Obama campaign)
Unwrapped music series
An ongoing series of albums, Unwrapped, has at least eight volumes.[citation needed] The series features instrumental versions of rap/hip-hop hits by contemporary jazz artists.
- Unwrapped, Vol. 1
- Unwrapped, Vol. 2
- Unwrapped, Vol. 3; features 50 Cent's "In Da Club" and Eminem's "Lose Yourself" as interpreted by keyboardists Jeff Lorber and former Earth, Wind & Fire member Larry Dunn, Hidden Beach saxophonist Mike Phillips and others. It debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart and No. 4 on the jazz chart.
- Unwrapped: Vol 4 (released June 24, 2006) peaked at number 3 on the Top Contemporary Jazz charts
- Unwrapped Vol. 5: the Collipark Cafe Sessions (released June 24, 2008); includes Southern hip-hop hits[4][5]
Box sets of volumes 1 through 4 and volumes 5 through 7 have been produced.
List of artists
listed alphabetically