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Mama's Boys Music 
Founded 1998 Founder Jerome Hipps
Michael McArthurCountry of origin United States Official Website Mamas Boys Music Mama's Boys Music is a management company, record label, and multi-media entertainment conglomerate founded and run by Jerome Hipps and Michael McArthur.[1]
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History
Mama's Boys Music specializes in managing the careers of recording artists/performers, producers, and songwriters. Jerome Hipps and Michael McArthur are responsible for discovering and catapulting the career of multi-platinum recording artist Musiq Soulchild [2]. Jerome Hipps and Michael McArthur also served as Executive Producers on Aijuswanaseing, Juslisen, Soulstar, and Luvanmusiq [3]. Included among Mama's Boys clients are multi-Grammy Nominated producer/songwriters Carvin & Ivan (Karma Productions)[4], producer/songwriter Kwame, AAries[5], Skillz, Courtni Starr, Short Dawg, and Grammy Award winning singer Estelle (musician).
Recently, Mama's Boys Music joined forces with KWL Enterprises, a music company operated by Kevin Liles.
Philanthropy
Mama's Boys has taken a lead role in uplifting their community by creating the D.A.S.H. (Destined to Achieve Successful Heights) program. D.A.S.H. offers comprehensive crash courses to middle and high school aged children in the business of music, mass media, and sports. The workshops are free, and bring in math, writing, science, leadership, and critical-thinking skills.[6]
Mama's Boys Music Label
In collaboration with Def Jam, Mama's Boys released The Johnson Family Vacation Soundtrack in 2004.
Albums
Year Album 2004 The Johnson Family Vacation Soundtrack Artist
- AAries
- Courtni Starr
- Estelle (musician)
- Short Dawg
- Skillz
Producers
- Carvin & Ivan (Karma Productions)
- Homecookin Productions
- Kwame
- Newfaze Entertainment
DJs
- DJ Aktive
Engineers
- Chris 'TEK' O'Ryan
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ Musiq Spotlight
- ^ "A&R, Record Label / Company, Music Publishing, Artist Manager and Music Industry Directory". Hitquarter.com. http://hitquarter.com/index.php3?page=success/2001/April10_13_37_45.html. Retrieved 2010-12-09.
- ^ Karma Spotlight
- ^ AAries
- ^ Gregory, Kia (2010-08-16). "Philadelphia's DASH program teaches ins and outs of recording business | Philadelphia Inquirer | 08/16/2010". Philly.com. http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20100816_Philadelphia_s_DASH_program_teaches_ins_and_outs_of_recording_business.html?page=1&c=y. Retrieved 2010-12-09.
- Vázquez, Luci "Weekly Success Story - Apr 16, 2001", Hit Quarters, April 16, 2001, accessed December 8, 2010.
- Gregory, Kia "Philadelphia's DASH program teaches ins and outs of recording business", Philadelphia Inquirer, August 16, 2010, accessed December 9, 2010.
External links
Categories:- Rhythm and blues record labels
- Talent and literary agencies
- American record labels
- Hip hop record labels
- Record labels established in 1998
- Entertainment companies of the United States
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