Stay Independent
Stay Independent is an independent Greek record label specializing in digital streaming services. It was founded in October 2019 in Marousi, Attica, by executives of Crystal View, a company active in the fields of videography and video production. Within its first months of operation, Stay Independent succeeded in attracting several prominent names from the Greek hip-hop and urban music scenes, gaining a strong presence in digital charts.[1] The label also collaborates with some of the most notable independent record companies in the genre, including OffBeat Records,Trapsion Entertainment, Barcode Crew, among others
| Stay Independent | |
|---|---|
| Distributor(s) | The Orchard |
| Genre | Hip-Hop, Urban, Pop, Rock, Underground, Electronic |
| Country of origin | Greece |
| Location | Athens |
| Official website | https://stayindependent.gr |
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Philosophy
The core philosophy of the company—reflected in its name—is to promote both creative and financial independence for artists, while also emphasizing transparency and artistic freedom. In recent years, the label has expanded into other alternative music scenes, while continuing to uphold these foundational principles.[2]
Partnership with The Orchard Stay Independent collaborates with the U.S.-based company The Orchard in the field of digital distribution.
Notable Successes In December 2020, through a three-way collaboration between Capital Music, Panik Records, and Stay Independent, the single "Voodoo" by Greek rappers Light and Hawk broke the record for the most streams on a debut Greek release, surpassing 600,000 plays.Shortly after, the duo’s album "Supernova", released through the same partnership, reached the No. 3 spot globally on Spotify's list of top debut albums.
In July 2021, through Stay Independent's catalog, the track "Caliente" by Mente Fuerte, Hawk, and Baghdad was certified as the first Greek diamond single by IFPI,having surpassed 15 million streams in Greece.[3]
References
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