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Founded in 1980 An American Hip Hop based Label Owned by Universal Music Group Co-founded today by Jay Z Artists signed to the label include people like; Rhianna, Ne-Yo, Dru Hill, etc.

Founded in 1995 originally named Rising Tide Records Began signing acts such as Erykah Badu and Lost Boyz. More recent signings include Lil Wayne, Nelly and Mica. Universal joined forces with Motown and Republic Records to form Universal Motown Republic Music Group

Founded in Jamaica in 1959 by Chris Blackwell and Greame Goodall In July 1989, Blackwell sold Island Records and Island Music to PolyGram UK Group for 272 million Now owned by Universal Music Group Artists signed include; Tinchy Stryder, Sugababes, Lionel Richie

Founded in 1947 Best known for its recordings of Rock & Roll, Jazz and RnB Artists signed include; Cassie, Tracy Chapman, Lupe Fiasco and The Streets

Founded by Berry Gordy Jr. In Detroit in the 1960s Most famous for its releases in the genres of Pop, Soul, Hip Hop and RnB Motown was merged with Universal Records making it Universal Motown Artsits Signed include; Damien Marley, Nick Cannon and Kem

Founded in 1981 In the 1980s Jive was known for its Hip Hop and Rap music. That changed in the 1990s to Pop music and Boy Bands such as Backstreet Boys, although RnB and Hip Hop acts including Aaliyah and A Tribe Called Quest were still being worked with. In 1991 Barry Weiss became CEO and President of Jive Records

Founded in America in 1888 Today is owned by Sony Entertainment A subsidiary label of Sony Merged with Epic Label (Columbia/Epic Label Group) Artists signed include; Beyonce, Susan Boyle, Glee Cast and J.Cole

Originally named Vicor Talking Machine Company One of the flagship labels of Sony Entertainment Releases music of the Pop, Country and Rock genres Signed artists such as; ABBA, Dido, Diana Vickers, Kings of Leon, Ke$ha