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| No Format! | |
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| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Laurent Bizot |
| Country of origin | France |
| Location | Paris |
| Official website | www.noformat.net |
No Format! (also written as NØ FØRMAT!) is an independent record label based in Paris founded in 2004 by Laurent Bizot, later joined in 2007 by Thibaut Mullings.
The primary focus of the label was to invest in original musical projects, whether instrumental or vocal. Since its establishment, No Format has built an extensive catalog of 22 works.
One notable aspect of the label's repertoire is the collaboration between artists with a traditional west African musical background and artists more familiar with western traditions[1] For example, they have released albums such as (Chamber MusicbyBallaké Sissoko and Vincent Segal) which showcase the fusion of these diverse musical influences. Additionally, No Format! has also released albums by singer-songwriters (Chocolate Genius, Inc., Mélissa LaveauxorSolo PianobyChilly Gonzales[2] to name a few).
In 2016, No Format! was selected by IMPALA (the Independent Music Companies Association) and The Independent Echo for the FIVEUNDERFIFTEEN campaign[3] highlighting the label's promising presence in the music industry.
Since 2016, No Format! has released and distributed over 46 albums, EPs, and singles[4] in partnership with the many of its signed artists.
