Wednesday, October 4, 2017

A Short Account Of The Most Prolific Hip Hop Record Labels

By Amy Robinson


The music industry is known to generate revenue that amounts to billions of dollars annually in America. Some of the most successful artists started from scratch and made lots of money for themselves by exploring their talents. However, the hidden fact is that the popularity of rappers largely depends on the capacity of their hip hop record labels to transform them.

Over the years, labels have come and gone. However, those that have stood tall against competition are the ones that are famous today. This list, in no particular order, expounds on some of them and their associated artists. Many renowned labels began in the nineties and at the turn of the new millennium.

The first on the list is Shady Records. With lots of music hits credited to it, the label was founded by the famous rapper Eminem and Paul Rosenberg in the year 1999. It was founded soon after Eminem released his debut album. While its artist base is pretty small, it has managed to churn out global hits since its inception.

Aftermath group comes next. It played a crucial role in the formation and growth of Shady Records. It was founded in 1996 by the now accomplished businessman Dr. Dre, who at the time was a rapper. Eminem often acknowledges Dr. Dre as being his mentor. Through this mentorship, he became a world class act.

Rap enthusiasts often feature the name of Death Row Records when discussing about successful groups. The group houses rappers who are talented and produce classic hits. They are also unique in terms of composition and style. However, the group found itself in a lot of controversy soon after the famous rappers Tupac and Biggie died.

A worthy mention is the Def Jam Music Group. Its widespread influence can be felt in all corners of the globe. Notable acts under it include Ja Rule, Beastie Boys, Nas, DMX and Jay Z. In the early 2000s, new prospects such as Pusha T, Rick Ross, Kanye West and Young Jeezy joined the group and excelled through it. Its many global accolades arguably crown it as the best modern recording ensemble.

Another important mention is Cash Money Group. Some noteworthy artists in its books include Hot Boyz, Lil Wayne and Drake. These artists have maintained their style despite massive influence from equally popular genres like RnB.

The list would certainly be incomplete without a mention of Maybach Music Group. It founder is the rapper Rick Ross. While the group produces great music, its distribution is managed by Atlantic Records. The group is home to great rappers such as Omarion, Wale, Meek Mill and Ross himself. After the release of the first album by the group in 2009, it went ahead to release a further 21.

There are many other recording houses that look quite promising. It can be said with certainty that the industry looks bright for all who want to venture into it either as musicians or investors. Only time will tell if this will hold true.




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