NØ FØRMAT! Records Information

Born in 2004 out of a tenacious desire to resist all forms of standardization, the label was originally launched with no other compass to guide it than its sincerity and eclectic tastes. With the intuition that these tastes reflected much more than just the spirit of the times: a profound aesthetic shift born of the great mixing of populations, ideas, and forms that characterizes our globalized era. Over the course of its releases, Nø Førmat! has gradually built an identity that reflects the world around it: fluid, fluctuating, pluralistic. Each new record brings its own unique perspective on our reality, while sharing the same spirit of openness, adventure, and total independence. Its catalog includes Oumou Sangaré, Salif Keïta, Mélissa Laveaux, Ballaké Sissoko & Vincent Segal, Piers Faccini, ALA.NI, Blick Bassy, Lucas Santtana, Rocé, Koki Nakano, and many others. To continue growing while remaining true to its commitment, the label is innovating with its PASS NØ FØRMAT!, an annual subscription-based pre-financing formula modeled on AMAPs (Associations for the Preservation of Local Agriculture), guaranteeing not only the financial independence necessary for its artistic freedom, but also the loyalty of an audience that loves to be surprised by each new “vintage.” “You never know what you want until you get it”—the original slogan remains more relevant than ever and continues to deeply influence the label's editorial policy.