[1][2][3] The company was initially formed to promote Ray Lynch, their first artist.

[4][5] During its run, artists released under the record company included Jim Chappell,[6][7] Kenneth Nash,[8] Chris Spheeris,[9] and Øystein Sevåg.

[10] According to Gary Chappell, the manufacturer for Music West, the artists originated independently, claiming that the company's idea "has a statement that comes directly from the artist with no interference.

In an interview with Billboard in April 1991, Kaplan said "I believe the new age category is shrinking rapidly, but the winning titles–maybe about 200 of them–will continue to sell more than ever.

[2][12] However, after a lawsuit by Ray Lynch for allegedly not paying him,[13] the company was foreclosed by Security Pacific Bank in November 1991 with all of its assets sold by June 1992.