In the relatively small city of Pittsburgh, there has been a recent drive among rappers to make their city more well known on America's hip hop map. Back in the early 90's Pittsburgh produce the likes of Sam Sneed and Mel-Man both producer/rappers that got there start on the West Coast with Suge Knight and Dr. Dre. As it stands today the most successful artist has undeniably been Wiz Khalifa, who has released three mixtapes and one album to date. He has made appearances in Source Magazine,XXL, and was also featured in the "Breaking" section of the Rolling Stone in 2006. His latest single, "Say Yeah," is receiving much national attention. Pittsburgh Slim is another artist from the area who has signed with a major label, which came about in 2007.Pittsburgh is also known for its talented producers such as Johnny Juliano, Sledgren, Nesia Beatz, and Arson. Other popular rappers in Pittsburgh include Joe Beast, S-Money, Kev Da Hustla, Von Treez, and Owey. Of course, there are dozens of unnamed underground rappers such as Playbizzle, Gizzy, and Ikey Bubz.

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East Coast hip hop record labels

• Bad Boy Records, founded in 1993 by Sean Combs
• Def Jam Recordings, founded in 1984 by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin
• Roc-A-Fella Records, founded in 1996 by Damon Dash and Jay-Z
• Ruff Ryders, founded in 1988, by The Dean Family
• The Inc. Records, founded in 1997 by Irv Gotti
• Terror Squad Entertainment, founded in 1992 by Fat Joe
• Diplomat Records, founded in 1998 by Cam'ron
• G-Unit Records, founded in 2002 by 50 Cent
• Fort Knocks Entertainment, founded in 2004 by Just Blaze
• American King Music, founded by Mims in 2006
• Desert Storm Records, founded by DJ Clue in 1998
• Flipmode Records, founded in 1994 by Busta Rhymes
• S. Carter Records, founded by Jay-Z in 2004
• Loud Records, founded in 1992 by Steve Rifkind
• Dame Dash Music Group, founded in 2004 by Damon Dash
• RSMG, founded in 2005 by Russell Simmons
• Full Surface Records, founded in 2000 by Swizz Beatz
• D-Block Records, founded in 2001 by D-Block
• Bloodline Records, founded in 2000 by DMX
• Streetsweepers Entertainment, founded in 2000 by DJ Kay Slay
• Rawkus Records, founded in 1996 by Brian Brater and Jarret Meyer
• Cold Chillin' Records, founded in 1987 by Tyrone Williams
• Blacksmith Records, founded in 2004 by Talib Kweli
• Rostrum Records,founded in 2003 by Benji

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References

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See also

• Music of New York City
• Culture of New York City

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