Rawkus Records, the famed hip-hop label that was once home to Mos Def, Talib Kweli and Company Flow, has resurfaced via a long-term distribution agreement with RED Distribution. By Billboard Staff ...

Key Takeaways • James Murdoch launched hip-hop label Rawkus Records in 1995 before joining his father Rupert's media empire • Rawkus Records signed influential artists like Mos Def, Talib Kweli and ...

On May 5, 1998, Rawkus Records released Lyricist Lounge, Volume One, a groundbreaking double-disc compilation that amplified the raw lyricism and creative depth of underground hip-hop at the time.

A great portion Rawkus’ success can be attributed to its core of in-house producers. That’s where Cincinnati beatsmith and dj Hi-Tek proved his worth. Providing the soundscape and occasional bars as ...

Entertainment and record label conglomerate (and home of Cardi B) Warner Music Group is acquiring digital media company Uproxx. The press release reads: UPROXX will continue to be run by current CEO ...

A great portion Rawkus’ success can be attributed to its core of in-house producers. That’s where Cincinnati beatsmith and dj Hi-Tek proved his worth. Providing the soundscape and occasional bars as ...

To be an MC — at least in the way expressed above — is an arduous and relentless endeavor. Even if you have the gift of gab as a lyricist, there’s still a discipline necessary to craft the words one ...

In 2017, declaring oneself a "self-made" artist is as much a marketing ploy as said artist's actual music and backstory. But 20 years ago, being an independent rap act wasn't much to write home about.

The Hundreds and legendary hip-hop imprint Rawkus Records have joined forces this spring to present a brand new collaborative collection paying homage to the groundbreaking label. Honoring its ...

A viral conspiracy theory is making waves in the hip-hop world, saying that Rawkus Records may have been secretly funded by the government as part of a cultural experiment. AllHipHop reported that the ...

On May 5th, 1998 Rawkus Records released the first installment of the Lyricist Lounge albums titled Lyricist Lounge, Volume One, which showcased New York. It was a double-disc compilation that ...