CCP Records


CCP Records is a South African music entertainment company founded by Clive Calder and Ralph Simon. It is a production company. They envisioned the company while working for EMI South Africa and Tea Record In 1972. CCP Records was distributed by EMI Records South Africa. EMI purchased the company in 1978.
The company is the home to artists, musicians and recording producers such as Brenda Fassie, Sello Chicco Twala, Mara Louw, Pappa And Blonde, Steve Kekana, Camagwini, Mandoza, Mzekezeke, Dj Bongz, Brenda and the Big Dudes and Ringo Madlingosi.

History

Calder joined EMI and became its manager of Artists and Repertoire In 1971, He signed groups such as Freedom's Children and the Otis Waygood Blues Band.. In 1971, Calder and Simon began their two-decade partnership, forming businesses in record production and promotion, music publishing, artist management and concert promotion. Early companies formed by Calder and Simon were Sagittarius Management and Clive Calder Productions.
EMI Records South Africa acquired CCP Records as a wholly owned subsidiary in 1971. The company was purchased by EMI Records in 1972. In 1976, Calder and Ralph Simon moved to London, UK, and set up Zomba Group.

Notable artists

ActYear signed# Albums released under CCP Records
Brenda Fassie 1983–200417
Sello Chicco Twala2006–present0
Pappa And Blonde1979–19821
Mara Louw1989–19900
Arthur Mafokate1997–19982
Aba Shante1997–19992
Steve Kekana1982–19831
Mandoza 2000–20165
Brenda and the Big Dudes1983–19876
Camagwini2009–20132
Ringo Madlingosi1997–present3
L'Vovo Derrango2008–present1
DJ Bongz2006–20083
Colbert Mukwevho1995-20013