Black Butter Records

Black Butter Records is a British record label based in London, England. Founded in 2010 by Olly Wood, Henry Village and Joe Gossa, the self-funded start-up went on to become an established tastemaker label, and one part of a camp of music-related businesses in addition to management and publishing.

The record label had early association with Clean Bandit, Rudimental, Jessie Ware, MNEK, and Gorgon City. In a 2013 interview - that recognised the network of artists coming through Black Butter were at the forefront of an emerging scene - Henry said: “People's taste seems really broad right now. You're hearing garage, house, drum'n'bass, pop, reggae and dub, but it all feels like it makes sense. It feels like a really exciting movement going on." He noted that the formation of BBC Radio 1Xtra and its vital contribution to showcasing underground music on a mainstream platform, boosting its crossover potential.

Recognised by industry, Black Butter was awarded 'Best Small Label' at the 2012 Association of Independent Music Awards. Among numerous award nominations over the years, Co-Founder Joe has won A&R awards from Music Business Worldwide and Link Up TV, and Co-Founder Henry won the inaugural Entrepreneur Award at the 2015 Artist and Manager Awards.