5 Things to Know About Ginuwine’s 550 Music Release

550 Music was a subsidiary of Sony Music’s Epic Records. It handled the release of Ginuwine’s music.

The label operated under Epic Records, not independently. This gave Ginuwine access to Epic’s distribution and marketing resources.

550 Music focused on R&B and hip-hop acts. Ginuwine fit their roster of urban contemporary artists.

The partnership helped launch Ginuwine’s career in the late 1990s. His debut album “Ginuwine…the Bachelor” came out through this label.

Being on a major label subsidiary meant wider reach. It allowed his singles to get radio play and chart success.