JMJ Records | |
---|---|
Parent company | Rush Associated Labels |
Founded | 1985 |
Founder | |
Defunct | 2002 |
Status | Defunct |
Distributor(s) | Sony Music, PolyGram |
Genre | Hip hop, new jack swing, R&B, rap rock |
Country of origin | United States |
Location | New York City, New York, U.S. |
JMJ Records was an American record label which was founded in 1985 by Jason Mizell, better known as Jam Master Jay from Run-D.M.C. The label was relaunched in 2017 by Jam Master J'Son, the oldest son of Jam Master Jay. The label released such artists as The Afros, Fam-Lee, Onyx, Jayo Felony, Suga and 50 Cent. The label closed in 2002 after the murder of its founder. Throughout the duration of its existence, JMJ Records has released 6 studio albums and about 25 singles.