Sonar Kollektiv is a German record label founded in the late 1990s by the DJ and producer team Jazzanova[1](Claas Brieler, Roskow Kretschmann, Stefan Leisering, Axel Reinemer).[2] The label specializes in downtempo music.[1] The intention was to create an independent record label and publisher connected to a worldwide independent distribution network.[citation needed] They have more than 200 catalogue releases over the years.[citation needed] The label is promoted in the United States by Prommer, Inc.[3]