Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.
Interscope was founded in 1990 by Jimmy Iovine and Interscope Communications' Ted Field with financial support from Atlantic Records (which owned a 53% stock in the label). Initially, it was distributed by the Atlantic Records subsidiary East West Records America. A&R Executive Joseph Jozwiak and producer Beau Hill were also part of the original founding team.
The original focus of the label was on hip-hop and urban music, but by the mid 90's its range began to expand, to where its roster would be as wide ranging to include the industrial rock artist Nine Inch Nails (Nothing Records), shock rocker Marilyn Manson, Limp Bizkit, Helmet, No Doubt and later the Latin artist Kings Of Flow in a unique partnership with Los Angeles based indie Latin label.
Following UMG's acquisition of PolyGram in 1998, Geffen Records and A&M Records were merged into Interscope. In 2004, DreamWorks Records was merged into the Interscope-Geffen-A&M group bringing over artists including Blink-182, Papa Roach, Rise Against, Nelly Furtado, Lifehouse, AFI, The All-American Rejects, Jimmy Eat World and Rufus Wainwright (the artists were divided between Interscope and Geffen, with most going to the latter). In 2005 Interscope launched a new imprint called Cherrytree Records, for emerging artists; beginning with group The Lovemakers and later including Far East Movement, Feist, Flipsyde, Tokio Hotel, and Robyn. Lady Gaga is with Interscope, but no longer with Cherrytree as of 2011[update].LMFAO is also part of the Interscope Records Major Hits.
Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003) and The Massacre (2005). His album Get Rich or Die Tryin' has been certified eight times platinum by the RIAA.
Born in the South Jamaica of Queens, New York City, Jackson began drug dealing at the age of twelve during the 1980s crack epidemic. After leaving drug dealing to pursue a rap career, he was shot at and struck by nine bullets during an incident in 2000. After releasing his album Guess Who's Back? in 2002, Jackson was discovered by rapper Eminem and signed to Interscope Records. With the help of Eminem and Dr. Dre, who produced his first major commercial successes, Jackson became one of the world's highest selling rappers. In 2003, he founded the record label G-Unit Records, which signed several successful rappers such as Young Buck, Lloyd Banks, and Tony Yayo.
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg (formerly known as Snoop Doggy Dogg), is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school. Shortly after graduation, he was arrested for cocaine possession and spent six months in Wayside County Jail. His music career began in 1992 after his release when he was discovered by Dr. Dre. He collaborated on several tracks on Dre's solo debut, The Chronic and on the titular theme song to the film Deep Cover.
Snoop's debut album Doggystyle, was released in 1993 under Death Row Records making a debut at No.1 on both the Billboard 200 and R&B charts. Selling almost a million copies in the first week of its release, Doggystyle quickly became certified 4× platinum in 1994 and spawned several hit singles, including "What's My Name" and "Gin & Juice". In 1994, Snoop released a soundtrack on Death Row Records for the short film Murder Was The Case, starring himself. In early 1996, Snoop Dogg was cleared of charges over his bodyguard's 1993 murder of Philip Woldemariam. His second album, late 1996's Tha Doggfather, also debuted at No.1 on both charts with "Snoop's Upside Ya Head" as the lead single. The album sold only half as well, being certified double platinum in 1997.
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50 Cent Speaks On Interscope Paying Him $23 Million Before He Left & State Of The Music Business
Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg ft. Pharrell | Interscope
Dre Day by Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg | Interscope
Music Industry Profile: Jimmy Iovine of Interscope Records
Young Chop: No One at Interscope Understood Chief Keef
Mosh by Eminem | Interscope
Iggy Azalea addresses race in Hip Hop, Illuminati,Interscope asking her to dumb down
Chief Keef Has Been Dropped From Interscope Records
This Love (Stripped) by Maroon 5 | Interscope
3am by Eminem | Interscope
Keira Knightley - Lost Stars (Begin Again Soundtrack) - 2015 Oscar Nominee
California Love by 2Pac ft. Dr. Dre | Interscope
Chief Keef Says He Intentionally Missed Shows To Get Dropped from Interscope Records!
INTERSCOPED
50 Cent Speaks On Interscope Paying Him $23 Million Before He Left & State Of The Music Business
Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dogg ft. Pharrell | Interscope
Dre Day by Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg | Interscope
Music Industry Profile: Jimmy Iovine of Interscope Records
Young Chop: No One at Interscope Understood Chief Keef
Mosh by Eminem | Interscope
Iggy Azalea addresses race in Hip Hop, Illuminati,Interscope asking her to dumb down
Chief Keef Has Been Dropped From Interscope Records
This Love (Stripped) by Maroon 5 | Interscope
3am by Eminem | Interscope
Keira Knightley - Lost Stars (Begin Again Soundtrack) - 2015 Oscar Nominee
California Love by 2Pac ft. Dr. Dre | Interscope
Chief Keef Says He Intentionally Missed Shows To Get Dropped from Interscope Records!
BORNS "Electric Love" (Audio Only)
Adam Levine - "Lost Stars" Acoustic
Keira Knightley - Like A Fool (Begin Again Soundtrack)
Ellie Goulding - Burn (Live from Interscope Introducing)
Interscope Introducing: Robin Thicke
Adams Song by Blink 182 | Interscope
Yelawolf "Till It's Gone" (Audio)
BØRNS - "Past Lives" (Audio)
Aloe Blacc - Wake Me Up (Live from Interscope Introducing)