Delicious Vinyl
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| Delicious Vinyl | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Distributing label | Universal Music Group |
| Genre(s) | hip-hop, dance music, jazz |
| Country of Origin | US |
| Website | Official site of Delicious Vinyl |
Delicious Vinyl is an American independent record label founded in 1987 by Matt Dike and Michael Ross.
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[edit] History
Los Angeles-based Delicious Vinyl was founded by disc jockeys Matt Dike and Michael Ross in 1987. Throughout its history, the label has had distribution deals with Island Records, PolyGram, Universal. The label cut its niche with the success of artists like hip-hop acts Tone Loc, Young MC, and The Pharcyde, as well as the celebrated acid jazz band The Brand New Heavies. Founder Matt Dike departed the label in 1992. Most recently the label released a high-profile reunion album Get Used To It from Brand New Heavies. Delicious Vinyl will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2007.[1]
[edit] Hit singles
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- Tone Loc: "Wild Thing"
- Tone Loc: "Funky Cold Medina"
- Young MC: "Bust A Move"
- Young MC: "Know How"
- Brand New Heavies: "Never Stop"
- Brand New Heavies: "Dream On Dreamer"
- The Pharcyde: "Passin' Me By"
- The Pharcyde: "Runnin'"
- Def Jef: "Give It Here"
- Def Jef feat. Tone Loc: "Cali's All That"
- Masta Ace Incorporated - "Born To Roll"
- Born Jamericans - "Boom Shak A-Tack"
- Born Jamericans - "Send My Love/Send One Your Love"
- Fatlip: "Goldmine"
[edit] List of Artists
This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.
- Born Jamericans
- Brand New Heavies
- Def Jef
- Fatlip
- The Pharcyde
- Tone Loc
- Masta Ace
- The Whoridas
- Young MC
[edit] References
[edit] See also
[edit] External link
- Delicious Vinyl Official Website
- Delicious Vinyl Records at MySpace
