Violator is a company, record label, marketing group, and multi-media entertainment conglomerate founded and run by Chris Lighty.[1]
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Violator specializes in managing the careers of hip hop and R&B performers and is also a record label.[1] Included among Violator's past and present clients are Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip, Missy Elliott, Fantasia, Mýa, Diggy Simmons, Cormega, Ja Rule, Mobb Deep, LL Cool J, Nas,JoJo Pellegrino, and 50 Cent. Violator has released two compilation albums of material from its artists: Violator: The Album, Vol. 1 and Violator: The Album, Vol. 2. Vol. 1 features Q-Tip's first solo hit single, "Vibrant Thing". Chris is also the new manager for Sean "Diddy" Combs.
In September 2009, CEO Chris Lighty joined the Advisory Board of PURISTA premium cocktail mixers to aid in the execution of the company's strategic marketing plans.[2]
This is the list of movies that Violator Entertainment has worked on.[3] Music Manager Leon Youngblood collaborated with Dave Lighty to broker a deal for music producer/recording artist Roccstar, who is signed to Violator as a music producer and is currently working on several artist under the Violator umbrella, Chris Lighty signed off on the deal in 2011.
The following artists and producers are signed to Violator Management.[4]
| Year | Title | Chart positions | RIAA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | U.S. R&B | |||
| 1999 | Violator: The Album
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8 | 1 | Gold |
| 2001 | Violator: The Album, V2.0
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10 | 5 | |