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Republic Records is an American record label headquartered in New York City, owned by Universal Music Group (UMG). Founded in 1995 by brothers Monte Lipman and Avery Lipman as an independent venture, it was acquired by UMG in 2000 and has since become one of the most commercially powerful imprints in modern music.

Republic's current roster spans pop, hip-hop, R&B, and rock, with major acts including Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Drake, Post Malone, Ariana Grande, and Jonas Brothers. In 2023, Republic set a record for the longest streak atop the Billboard 200 in 25 years, including simultaneous top-six album placements on a single chart date.

In K-pop, Republic serves as the US distributor for JYP Entertainment's global acts, handling music from ITZY, NMIXX, and TWICE in North America. The label also distributed BTS and HYBE America projects during a key period of the Korean Wave's US crossover. Monte Lipman serves as CEO, with Avery Lipman as President and COO. The New York office is set to relocate near Madison Square Garden as part of UMG's broader real estate consolidation announced in 2025.

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Who owns Republic Records?
Republic Records is owned by Universal Music Group (UMG). Founded in 1995 by brothers Monte Lipman and Avery Lipman, the label operates as a standalone UMG imprint and has become one of the most successful labels in the streaming era.
What artists are signed to Republic Records?
Republic Records roster includes Taylor Swift, Post Malone, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Drake, and Jonas Brothers. In K-pop, the label handles US distribution for JYP Entertainment artists including ITZY and NMIXX through their global partnership.
Where is Republic Records headquartered?
Republic Records is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Nashville. Monte Lipman serves as CEO while Avery Lipman serves as President and COO.
Which K-pop artists are on Republic Records?
Republic Records distributes several K-pop acts in the US market. Through their partnership with JYP Entertainment, they handle ITZY and NMIXX. They also distribute TWICE's US releases and have worked with various HYBE artists.
When was Republic Records founded?
Republic Records was founded in 1995 by brothers Monte Lipman and Avery Lipman. Originally an independent label, it was acquired by Universal Music Group in 2000 and has since grown into one of the most commercially successful imprints in modern music.

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