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Hip Hop Record Labels
This is a list of notable hip hop music record labels: 0–9 * 4th & Broadway * 75 Ark * 300 Entertainment * 1017 Brick Squad Records A * Aftermath Entertainment * Aggro Berlin * Ahdasee Records * Allido Records * Amalgam Digital * Amaru Entertainment * American King Music * ANTI- * Anticon * Arista * Asylum Records * ATIC Records * Atlantic Records * Avatar Records B * B-Boy Records * B.O.S.S. * Babygrande Records * Bad Boy Records * Barely Breaking Even * Beluga Heights Records * Big Beat Records * Big Dada * Big Hit Entertainment * Big Up Entertainment * Billion Headz Music Group * Black Butter Records * Black Jays * Black Kapital Records * The Black Wall Street Records * Blacksmith Records * Block Entertainment * Bloodline Records * BME Recordings * BMG * Body Head Entertainment * Brick Squad Monopoly * Bruc Records * Bungalo Records * BTNH Worldwide * Boy Better Know C * Cactus Jack Records * Capitol Hill Music * Cash Money Records * C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hip Hop Music
Hip-hop or hip hop (originally disco rap) is a popular music Music genre, genre that emerged in the early 1970s from the African Americans, African-American community of New York City. The style is characterized by its synthesis of a wide range of musical techniques. Hip-hop includes rapping often enough that the terms can be used synonymously. However, "hip-hop" more properly denotes an entire hip-hop culture, subculture. Other key markers of the genre are the disc jockey, turntablism, scratching, beatboxing, and hip hop production, instrumental tracks. Cultural interchange has always been central to the hip-hop genre. It simultaneously borrows from its social environment while commenting on it. The hip-hop genre and culture emerged from block parties in ethnic minority neighborhoods of New York City, particularly The Bronx, Bronx. DJs began expanding the instrumental Break (music), breaks of popular records when they noticed how excited it would make the crowds. The extend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ATIC Records
''ATIC Records'' is an independent record label formed by British musician, DJ and producer, Aim (Andy Turner) and Niko (Nicole Vergel de Dios). They left Grand Central Records in early 2005 and started ATIC Records in June 2006. As there had been limited funds available to promote his releases and attract guest performers, Turner had decided to move away from Grand Central prior to that label's collapse. Rather than sign to a new label, Turner decided to form his own, and in doing so gained greater control over the process of releasing his records and co-ordinating live performances. Much of the artwork used for the label's releases and on the label's website was created by artist Alicia Vergel de Dios, sister of Niko. Artists * Aim * Death of the Neighbourhood * Niko Current releases * The first album to be released on ATIC was Aim's own '' Flight 602'', released in the UK on 25 September 2006. It was preceded by the single, "Puget Sound". Unlike his previous album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Butter Records
Black Butter Records is a British record label based in London, England. Founded in 2010 by Olly Wood, Henry Village and Joe Gossa, the self-funded start-up went on to become an established tastemaker label, and one part of a camp of music-related businesses in addition to management and publishing. The record label had early association with Clean Bandit, Rudimental, Jessie Ware, MNEK, and Gorgon City. In a 2013 interview - that recognised the network of artists coming through Black Butter were at the forefront of an emerging scene - Henry said: “People's taste seems really broad right now. You're hearing garage, house, drum'n'bass, pop, reggae and dub, but it all feels like it makes sense. It feels like a really exciting movement going on." He noted that the formation of BBC Radio 1Xtra and its vital contribution to showcasing underground music on a mainstream platform, boosting its crossover potential. Recognised by industry, Black Butter was awarded 'Best Small Label' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sfera Ebbasta
Gionata Boschetti (; born 7 December 1992), known professionally as Sfera Ebbasta (), is an Italian rapper. He rose to prominence after the release of ''XDVR'' (2015), recorded with the collaboration of producer Charlie Charles and DEACC, which achieved commercial success in Italy. This success was replicated with ''Sfera Ebbasta'' (2016), '' Rockstar'' (2018) and its re-issue ''Popstar Edition'' (2018), and ''Famoso'' (2020). He was the best-selling artist in Italy of the 2010s and currently holds the record for most songs reaching #1 in the country (24). Biography First years Sfera Ebbasta was born in the Milanese town of Sesto San Giovanni, but grew up in the neighbouring town of Cinisello Balsamo. His parents separated two years after his birth, and his father died when he was only 13. He dropped out of school at the age of 14. First songs (2011–2013) The rapper began his musical activity by uploading videos on YouTube between 2010 and 2012, without any success. In th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Up Entertainment
Anson Horace “Ace” Carter (born June 6, 1974) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for eight teams from 1996 to 2007, most notably with the Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks. He was last active as a player with HC Lugano in the Swiss Nationalliga A. After retiring from professional hockey, he joined NBC Sports as an analyst and is now currently an analyst for ''NHL on TNT'' and MSG Network. Carter is also the founder of Big Up Entertainment, a record label specializing in hip hop music. He attended high school at Agincourt Collegiate Institute and attended Michigan State University where he played at the college level. He is of Bajan descent. Early life Anson Carter was born on June 6, 1974, in Toronto, Ontario. He is one of three children of Horace and Valma Carter, who emigrated from Barbados. He started playing hockey seriously at the age of eight. Carter received a scholar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Hit Entertainment
Big Hit Music (, stylized in all caps), formerly Big Hit Entertainment (), is a South Korean record label established in 2005 by Bang Si-hyuk. It was re-branded and re-structured into an independent label under Hybe Corporation (formerly Big Hit Entertainment Co., Ltd.) in March 2021. As of date, the label is home to soloist Lee Hyun, and boy groups BTS and Tomorrow X Together. It previously managed soloist Lim Jeong-hee, and groups 8Eight, 2AM (band), 2AM, and co-managed Glam (group), Glam. History 2005–2021: Big Hit Entertainment Big Hit Entertainment was founded on February 1, 2005, and signed the trio 8Eight in 2007. In 2010, the company signed a joint management contract with JYP Entertainment over the boy group 2AM (band), 2AM. That year, Bang Si-hyuk signed RM (rapper), RM as the first member of BTS and launched nationwide auditions to recruit other members of the group—BTS made their debut under Big Hit on June 13, 2013. In 2012, the company signed Lim Jeong-hee, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Dada
Big Dada is a British Record label#Imprint, independent record label imprint distributed by Ninja Tune. It was started by reputed hip hop journalist Will Ashon in 1997. It is best known for marketing of prominent British hip hop artist Roots Manuva, poet and playwright Kae Tempest, grime (music), grime pioneer Wiley (rapper), Wiley, rapper and designer Dels, DELS and Mercury Prize winners Speech Debelle and Young Fathers. History Big Dada's first release was Alpha Prhyme's 12-inch single ''Misanthropic'', a collaboration between Luke Vibert and Juice Aleem in 1997.Swash, Rosie (8 June 2009)Label of love: Big Dada - Music - The Guardian. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved on 2012-03-25. Over the following years, the label has released over one hundred and fifty records and garnered considerable critical acclaim, being described by Observer Music Monthly as "the very best underground hip hop label".Mulholland, Garry (1 February 2004)'Dead Dogs Two' by cLOUDDEAD - OMM - The Observer. ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Beat Records (Atlantic Subsidiary)
Big Beat Records, Inc. is an American electronic and dance music record label, owned by Warner Music Group and operates through Atlantic Records. It was founded as an independent record label in 1986 by Craig Kallman with an emphasis on house music, and later hip hop. It was absorbed into Atlantic Records in 1998, and eventually relaunched separately in 2010 as a primarily electronic music label. Its current roster includes 100 gecs, Dog Blood, Galantis, Whethan, Cash Cash, and Clean Bandit. History 1987–1998: Original Big Beat The first iteration of Big Beat was founded as an Independent record label in 1986 by Craig Kallman who was, at the time, a 20-year-old deejay in New York City. The company initially operated out of Kallman's bedroom where he recorded the label's first track, "Join Hands" by Taravhonty, which sold 5,000 copies largely through direct promotion at record stores by Kallman himself. The second record Kallman recorded in his bedroom studio was titled ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beluga Heights Records
Beluga Heights Records is an American record label established by record producer J. R. Rotem. The label is known for discovering and developing Sean Kingston, Iyaz, Mann, and Jason Derulo. In September 2020, Beluga Heights was acquired by Cinq Music Group. History The Beluga Heights label was founded in November 2006 as an equal three-way partnership between Rotem, his manager Zach Katz and his brother Tommy Rotem with Epic Records to help develop new artists signed to the label. In August 2008, Beluga Heights moved to a new joint venture with Warner Bros. Records, where Jason Derulo, Auburn, and Iyaz were signed to the record label. The "Beluga Heights" phrase is commonly found at the start of songs produced by the record label. Beluga Heights is also housed in the Chalice Recording Studios in Los Angeles. Artists *Sean Kingston (Epic / Beluga Heights) *Jason Derulo (Warner Bros. / Beluga Heights) *Iyaz (Warner Bros./Reprise/Beluga Heights) Staff * J.R. Rotem – president ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barely Breaking Even
Barely Breaking Even (BBE) is a British record label started by two DJs, Peter Adarkwah and Ben Jolly. The name BBE comes from The Universal Robot Band's 1982 track "Barely Breaking Even". It has two sublabels: Deep Funk, and Urban Theory. BBE is also notable for its ''Beat Generation'' series of LPs. Current/former artists * Audrey Powne * BlackCoffee * Bombay Monkey * Dark Room Notes *J Dilla (deceased) *DJ Jazzy Jeff *George Pajon * Keb Darge * Keith Harris * Kenny 'Dope' Gonzales * Lady Daisey *Little Louie Vega *Masters at Work *Mike City * Mr Thing *Pete Rock *Phantogram * Printz Board * Rim Kwaku Obeng *Roy Ayers * Shawn Lee * Slakah the Beatchild * DJ Spinna *Spoek Mathambo * TY (deceased) *DJ Vadim *Paul Weller *will.i.am Discography Albums *1999: Keb Darge – ''Funk Spectrum: Real Funk for Real People'' *2003: Pete Rock – '' Lost & Found: Hip Hop Underground Soul Classics'' *2004: The Foreign Exchange – ''Connected'' *2004: Pete Rock – '' Soul Survivor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Boy Records
Bad Boy Entertainment, doing business as Bad Boy Records, is an American independent record label. The label was founded in 1993 by rapper and record producer Sean Combs. During the mid-1990s, the label signed hip-hop and contemporary R&B, R&B artists, beginning with the Notorious B.I.G. Following his commercial success, the label signed other acts, including Faith Evans, Mase, 112 (band), 112, Total (group), Total, The Lox, Shyne and Carl Thomas (singer), Carl Thomas. At its 1997 peak, Bad Boy was worth an estimated US$100 million. During the 2000s, the label signed artists including French Montana, Machine Gun Kelly (musician), Machine Gun Kelly, Janelle Monáe, and Cassie Ventura. In 2023, Combs created a successor label, Love Records, to independently release his fifth studio album, ''The Love Album: Off the Grid''. History Beginnings After his climb from a non-paid internship to becoming an A&R executive at Uptown Records, Uptown, Sean "Puffy" Combs was fired in 1993 by A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babygrande Records
Babygrande Records is an American independent record label based in New York City, founded by Chuck Wilson. Babygrande is distributed by The Orchard and represented by the Creative Artists Agency in Hollywood. History Babygrande Records was founded in 2001. The label's catalog includes genres such as Hip Hop, Indie Rock, and EDM. Although distributed by Koch Records (now known as Entertainment One Music) for many years, Babygrande moved to The Orchard for distribution. Artists currently on Babygrande Records (2020) * The Burn Unit * Cap Gold * Drako * ERT * Ghasper * GZA * Liam Tracy * Lil' Scrappy * Mercy * The Original Jet Life Crew * Skylab 3 * Theaftrparty * The Yutes Discography The following is a discography for Babygrande Records, an independent record label based in New York City that specializes in Hip hop, Electronic, and Indie Rock. Artists such as Havoc, The Alchemist, GZA, U-God, Freeway, Kasim Keto, Journalist 103, Brand Nubian, and Jedi Mind T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
