Prince established Rap-A-Lot Records in 1986 to keep his brother Sir Rap-A-Lot off the streets and to support the underappreciated Houston rap culture. Even though the third coast had a ton of talent, east coast DJs took advantage of it and executives ignored it.
Rap-A-Lot became one of the most prosperous independent hip-hop labels throughout its 30-year existence, starting with the success of the Geto Boys and continuing with the promotion of Pimp C, Bun B, Z-Ro, Trae tha Truth, Lil Keke, Slim Thug, Lil Flip, and other artists.
Who is the CEO of Rap-A-Lot Records?
An American music manager, promoter, and executive. He is the co-founder and CEO of the Rap-A-Lot record label, which is situated in Houston. Smith and his son Jas are credited with helping Canadian rapper Drake sign with Young Money Entertainment in 2009 and for bringing Drake to Lil Wayne.
He has also worked as a manager for successful boxers including Shakur Stevenson, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Andre Ward.
One of the “godfathers of the rap music industry,” Prince also served as an inspiration for other southern hip-hop label heads like Birdman of Cash Money Records and Master P of No Limit Records. He influenced the careers of artists like Scarface, Geto Boys, and Bun B.
