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AUGUST 14-20, 2022 WHAT'S UP! 7 'Disrupting' The Music Scene Love More Records seeks to build community MONICA HOOPER NWA Democrat-Gazette R aquel Thompson was born into music. The 21-year-old behind Love More Records has been surrounded by music since the moment her father played "Isn't She Lovely" in the birthing room. "I've just been enveloped in it, full force," she adds. "Growing up, my mom would play literally every genre known to man in the house. My dad was a touring musician, so he would also be playing live music and doing shows outside of the state." She adds that her father also worked as an engineer and producer, too. "My parents also tried to get me involved in a lot of music-based things or just stuff that I was passionate about," which eventually led to Thompson starting to DJ at the age of 11. She's been doing it ever since and has also started her own music label, Love More Records, in Northwest Arkansas. "I think the main thing is, I'm a music person at heart. I'm very passionate about it, and I like helping other people be successful at it too," she says. A senior in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, Thompson has bright plans for the future. Right now, Love More Records is small, with just three on staff: Thompson as CEO, Elyse Mead as executive assistant and Ryan Jones, "PRO KiD," as the A&R person. However, Thompson aims to "disrupt the music industry," by "coming into the industry with a goal of complete transparency and fairness when it comes to partnerships with artists. That means whenever we sign the artist, we are both equal in that partnership. We're both working BAANG (Believe Aspire Achieve Now) performs at a launch of Love More Records in July at 214 by CACHE in Springdale. The hip-hop artist is represented by the newly launched Love More Records led by Raquel Thompson. Hear his music at lovemorerecords.com/baang. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Monica Hooper) See Scene Page 37 FAQ Love More Records WHAT — A new Northwest Arkansas Record label set to "disrupt" by "spreading love, positivity, and togetherness through music. That includes treating artists with the respect they deserve." WHO — DJ Raquel, who cut her chops at Hill Records at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, is the big heart (and CEO) behind Love More Records. She's joined by Elyse Mead (executive assis- tant) and Ryan Jones (A&R). Current artists include Sarah Lily, Pura Coco, Little Yei, H3adcannon and BAANG. BONUS — Love More Records is currently accepting applications for its internship program. See linktr. ee/lovemorerecords for more details. INFO — lovemorerecords.com FEATURE