(Est. 1990) Since 1990, Heads Up International has been successfully carving its niche in the world of contemporary instrumental music. In addition to a Grammy Award and numerous Grammy nominations, the label has also garnered awards from various high-profile music publications and other industry organizations for its combination of brilliant artists, compelling repertoire and high quality production standards. More than just a contemporary jazz label with jazz, fusion and R&B instrumental sensibilities, Heads Up has amassed a catalog that boasts a diversity of styles representing nearly every corner of the globe: African, Latin, Caribbean, European and more. The label’s highly acclaimed Heads Up Africa series is the home of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Oliver Mtukudzi, Hugh Masekela, Zap Mama and others. Heads Up has been a leader in recording technology as well as A&R. The label was among the first to release enhanced CDs and recordings in the Super Audio CD 5.1 Surround Sound format (SACD). The label was nominated for the first-ever Surround Sound Award in 2005, and was nominated again in 2007.

(Est. 1990) Since 1990, Heads Up International has been successfully carving its niche in the world of contemporary instrumental music. In addition to a Grammy Award and numerous Grammy nominations, the label has also garnered awards from various high-profile music publications and other industry organizations for its combination of brilliant artists, compelling repertoire and high quality production standards. More than just a contemporary jazz label with jazz, fusion and R&B instrumental sensibilities, Heads Up has amassed a catalog that boasts a diversity of styles representing nearly every corner of the globe: African, Latin, Caribbean, European and more. The label’s highly acclaimed Heads Up Africa series is the home of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Oliver Mtukudzi, Hugh Masekela, Zap Mama and others. Heads Up has been a leader in recording technology as well as A&R. The label was among the first to release enhanced CDs and recordings in the Super Audio CD 5.1 Surround Sound format (SACD). The label was nominated for the first-ever Surround Sound Award in 2005, and was nominated again in 2007.