SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A San Francisco-based record label that’s released music by Kendrick Lamar, Shaboozey, Cardi B and Snoop Dogg, among others, has announced plans for a rooftop venue in downtown SF. Empire, a record label, publishing company, and distributor, has submitted plans to transform the historic One Montgomery building it purchased earlier this year into its new downtown headquarters.
The label’s plans to transform and update the building include plans to transform its rooftop into a privately operated music venue. Empire, which was founded by San Francisco native Ghazi Shami, bought the building in January for $22.5 million.
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“Empire has always been rooted in San Francisco, and we’re proud to build our permanent headquarters in the heart of the Financial District, establishing a world-class destination for artists and the community at large,” said Shami in a statement. “Our vision has always been about more than just the music–we create culture and cultivate community. By restoring a historic landmark for our new headquarters, we’ll be able to further achieve our mission of supporting and empowering artists while offering incredibly community-driven events. This is a bold step forward for Empire and a significant investment in the city we have long called home — we can’t wait to share it with our fellow San Franciscans.”
Empire, which signed K-pop star G-Dragon last year, filed the application for the venue with the city planning committee Monday, recently collaborated with the Asian Art Museum. In September, the label will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a concert in SF’s Civic Center featuring Shaboozey, Fireboy DML and Red Leather…