Chocolate Industries

Chocolate Industries is an American record label. Founded in Miami, Florida by Marvin "Seven" Bedard, the label moved to Chicago, Illinois.[1] The label has released studio albums by the likes of Push Button Objects,[2] Diverse,[3] and Vast Aire.[4] In 1999, it was named by Miami New Times as the Best Electronica Label.[5] In 2004, it was described by Billboard as "one of Chicago's most artful, high-profile indie imprints".[6]

Chocolate Industries
FounderMarvin "Seven" Bedard
GenreHip hop, electronic
Country of originUnited States
LocationChicago, Illinois

In 2002, Chocolate Industries released the Urban Renewal Program compilation album.[7] In 2012, the label released a compilation album, entitled Personal Space: Electronic Soul 1974-1984.[8]

Roster

References
  1. Warwick, Kevin (May 31, 2012). "Chocolate Industries bridges Miami to the midwest". Chicago Reader. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  2. Hutlock, Todd (September 1, 2003). "Push Button Objects — Ghetto Blaster". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  3. Geary, Rob (October 24, 2003). "Diverse: One A.M." XLR8R. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  4. Bush, John. "Look Mom... No Hands — Vast Aire". AllMusic. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  5. "Best Electronica Label Miami 1999 - Chocolate Industries". Miami New Times. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  6. McCormick, Moira (October 9, 2004). "Seven Proves Lucky For Emerging Label". Billboard: 24.
  7. Abebe, Nitsuh (September 12, 2002). "Various Artists: Urban Renewal Program". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  8. Adams, Gregory (March 15, 2012). "Chocolate Industries Ventures into the World of '70s/'80s Home Recording with 'Personal Space: Electronic Soul 1974-1984'". Exclaim!. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
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