Ruff Ryders Entertainment, a record label, was founded in 1988 in New York City. The founders are brothers Darrin Diane and Joquin Diane. The label mainly specializes in hip-hop artists, releasing both solo albums and compilations with tracks by various musicians. Ruff Ryders is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, which also distributes products outside the United States. Domestic distribution is handled by Fontana Distribution. The Diane brothers became known as the managers of Mase rappers.
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Ruff Ryders Entertainment, a record label, was founded in 1988 in New York City. The founders are brothers Darrin Diane and Joquin Diane. The label mainly specializes in hip-hop artists, releasing both solo albums and compilations with tracks by various musicians. Ruff Ryders is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, which also distributes products outside the United States. Domestic distribution is handled by Fontana Distribution.
The Diane brothers became known as the managers of Mase rappers.
Eve rappers
Jin Winner of the freestyle battle of the American music show 106 & Park. For most of them, the producer is the nephew of the brothers Diane Swizz Beatz. In 2001, thanks to him, Cassidy moved to Ruff Ryders Entertainment, as well as former member of the Full Surface label Yung Wun.
The label is known for its collections, including works by various artists in the genre of hip-hop. The first three albums, Ryde or Die (parts 1, 2 and 3), were released in 1999-2001. They all have good commercial success. Their first collaboration since 2005's The Redemption, Vol. 4 was a remix of Who's Real. For his recording, Jadakiss and Swizz Beatz invite Styles P, Drag-On, Eve, Sheek Louch and DMX, who had by then been released from prison. Ruff Ryders Reunion Album was released in 2008, but the album never went on sale. In 2010, the label released the album Ruff Ryders Evolution: Generation I.
Discography:
1999 - Ryde or Die Vol. 1
2000 - Ryde or Die Vol. 2
2001 - Ryde or Die Vol. 3: In the "R" We Trust
2005 - The Redemption Vol. 4
2010 - Ruff Ryders Evolution: Generation I