Filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti | Photo Credit: Instagram/Zoya Akhtar
filmmakers Zoya Akhtar And reema kagtiKey production company Tiger Baby has joined hands with music composer Ankur Tiwari to launch its audio label Tiger Baby Records.
The label aims to delve into the diverse sounds of the subcontinent and represent them globally.
According to a press release issued by the company, the vision is to create albums, EPs and singles for music-driven documentaries, podcasts and live events, and work with an array of artists to create new and bespoke music projects.
“We are excited to venture into the world of audio with Tiger Baby Records. The world of music represents an exciting opportunity and partnering with Ankur was an obvious and natural decision. We look forward to continuing to empower new voices and create voices that break clutter, and our roster of releases will reflect that,” Akhtar and Kagti said in a joint statement.
Tiwari, who worked with Tiger Baby as the music supervisor in the film Gully Boyseries made in heaven and yet to be released ArchiesSaid that he hopes to give a platform and nurture homegrown talent.
He added, “At Tiger Baby Records, we aim to nurture homegrown talent and provide them a platform to tell their stories.”
In 2023, Tiger Baby Records plans to release four EPs focused on children’s music, with Tiwari’s ‘Aaja Nindia’ being the first.
‘Aaja Nindia’ will release on March 24, 2023 across all streaming platforms, with the first single – the title track – releasing on March 17.
The label will release the six-track EP in collaboration with Platoon Music – an Apple-owned artist services, A&R (artists and repertoire), and music distribution company.