New York City Hip-Hop label founded in 1995 by and , that promoted independent and unknown underground artists, including and among others, putting out a steady stream of quality releases and becoming one of the dominant labels in the underground hip-hop scene in the mid/late 90's. Started with the financial help of James Murdoch, schoolmate of the two founders, the majority of the label was bought in 1996 by his father, tycoon Rupert Murdoch, through News Corporation. In 2002 Rawkus signed a joint venture deal with . Soon after, MCA folded and / bought Rawkus. via Discogs →