Tuesday, October 3, 2017

A Brief History On The Most Profound Hip Hop Record Labels

By Amy Robinson


The revenue generated by the music sector each year in the US is humongous. Some of the artists considered prolific started as novices and worked their way up to the top, amassing great wealth in the process. However, one fact that holds true is that rappers are heavily dependent on their respective hip hop record labels for aspects such as marketing.

With time, many recording groups have risen to prominence and fallen. Those that have managed to weather the many difficulties in the industry are famous and prosperous today. While the list below conforms to no specific order, it is important to note that it covers the basic profiles of some famous groups and the musical acts signed under them. Many renowned groups began in the nineties before the new millennium heralded a new crop of players in the sector.

Starting off the list is Shady Records. Its founders are Paul Rosenberg and the rapper Eminem who have seen it produce many hits since 1999 when they founded it. Its inception took place after the debut album of Eminem was released. It keeps churning massive hits despite is small number of artists.

The next label to look into is Aftermath. It is widely acknowledged for playing a major role in the serialization of Shady Records. Aftermath was founded in 1996 by the billionaire artist cum businessman Dr. Dre. Back in the days, he used to be a mentor to Eminem. He is renowned for anchoring Eminem into mainstream music through this label.

Many rap enthusiasts never fail to mention Death Row Records when discussing the best groups. It is famous for housing classic and talented rappers. Its artists are also known to be unique in style and composition. However, the group was the subject of conspiracy theories after the demise of Tupac and Biggie, two rappers who were at the top of their game at the time.

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.

Capping the list is Maybach Music Group. Rick Ross is credited with its founding. While its music is top notch, its distribution branch is overseen by Atlantic Records. The group has great acts like Wale, Meek Mill, Ross himself and Omarion. It has produced 21 albums from the time it began 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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