BIG Record Label is a term used to describe the major record labels in the music industry. ARISTA (6 letters) and EMI (3 letters) are two of the biggest record labels in the world. ARISTA was founded in 1974 by Clive Davis and is now owned by Sony Music Entertainment. EMI, which stands for Electric and Musical Industries, was founded in 1931 and is now owned by Universal Music Group. Both ARISTA and EMI have been responsible for launching the careers of some of the biggest names in music, including Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and The Beatles.