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A Brief Overview Of The Most Dominant Hip Hop Record Labels

By Amy Robinson


The performing arts industry is one that generates billions of dollars in revenue each year in the US. Some of the best artists started out of nowhere and have made a fortune for themselves using their talent. However popular some rappers are, the untold truth is that their fame is heavily pegged on the strength of the hip hop record labels they represent.

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.

First of on the list is Shady Records. Its acknowledged founders are Eminem and Paul Rosenberg who steered it to success soon after its inception in 1999. It officially hit the ground running after the first album by the then little known Eminem was launched. While its signed artists are few, it keeps releasing international hits every once in a while.

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.

Many fans of this genre also like to mention Death Row Records when talking about the greatest brand names in the industry. Its artists are globally known to be talented and classic. The thing that strikes the most about its artists is that they are unique. After the deaths of famous rappers Tupac and Biggie, the recording house was stalked in controversy.

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 great group is Cash Money. Among the noteworthy members in it are Lil Wayne, Drake and Hot Boyz. The artists have stayed true to their roots despite growing influence and appeal from other popular music types like RnB.

Maybach Music Group caps the list. Rick Ross is its acknowledged founder. Despite its excellent music, its distribution platform is handled by Atlantic Records. Maybach has signed talented rappers like Ross himself, Wale, Omarion and Meek Mill. It has so far released twenty one albums since its first debut one in 2009.

There are plenty of other groups that are picking up pace. The industry undoubtedly has a lot on the table for would be musicians and people who want to invest in it. With time, the success of new entrants will come to light.




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