Warner Records (formerly Warner Bros. Records) is a major American record label founded in 1958 as the music division of Warner Bros. Initially focused on soundtracks and pop music, it expanded into rock, R&B, and hip-hop, signing legendary artists like Prince, Madonna, Fleetwood Mac, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Linkin Park. In 2019, it rebranded to Warner Records, dropping "Bros." The label operates under Warner Music Group (WMG) and continues to be a powerhouse in the global music industry.