Soren Baker – Hip-Hop Label 101: Priority Records

Priority Records had a habit of changing the music business. Founded in 1985 by former K-Tel Records executives Mark Cerami & Bryan Turner, the Los Angeles-based label enjoyed success the following year with its Rap’s Greatest Hits and Power Rap compilations, putting songs by early rap stars such as Run DMC, Whodini, Dana Dane… and before signing their own roaster with Eazy E, NWA & Ice Cube.

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