Sony BMG Takes "Strategic Investment" in Andy C's RAM Records

BMG is looking to invest in dance music. The label giant has taken a strategic investment in UK drum n bass label RAM Records, founded by longtime owner Andy C. Exact terms of the deal are unknown, but Andy C will remain in charge of the label alongside business partner Scott Bourne that has helped break some of the biggest names in drum n bass including Sub Focus, Chase & Status and Wilkinson.

BMG UK EVP Alexi Cory-Smith said in a statement, "If ever a label could be said to have defined a genre, it's Ram. We are delighted to be able to help Andy C and Scott take Ram to the next level."

BMG will lend their resources to RAM to try and take the traditionally UK-focused label global.

The DJ and his partner Scott said of the investment, "We have worked with lots of companies over the years, but BMG really get it. We have been incredibly impressed by Alexi and her team, and we are very excited at being able to tap into BMG's infrastructure and resources."

Andy C started the label over two decades ago in 1992 with just £1,000 at the age of 16. His mission was to release his own drum n bass records and he tabbed his sister to design the logo.

Now seems like a good time to get new resources for a global push with a busy release calendar already piling up for RAM. Andy C is gearing up to drop an aptly titled new single "New Era," while the label will release two albums this month from Delta Heavy and Calyx & Teebee.