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In 1980, Cory Robbins, who was 23 at the time and had worked briefly for MCA, wanted to start a record label. He invited his songwriter friend Steve Plotnicki to be a partner. They each borrowed $17,000 from their parents, purchased the little used Panorama Records subsidiary from MCA, and Profile Records was born.
- 1999
- Defunct, back-catalog reissues only by Sony
- 1981
- Hip hop
Feb 21, 2012 · A new two-CD anthology, Giant Single: The Profile Records Rap Anthology, chronicles the label's 15-year history and legacy. Profile never meant to get into the rap game. When Cory Robbins and ...
Apr 21, 2024 · Released on the Profile label, the resultant record was accepted by many radio formats and became the first rap hit to make the Top Five on the pop chart. Its video was an MTV staple, and Run-D.M.C. became a major live attraction. Multimillion album sales enabled Profile’s owner, Cory Robbins, to pay back the loan to his family that had ...
- Charlie Gillett
Dec 9, 2011 · Thirty years after Profile’s life-saving signature hit record in 1981 (“Genius Rap” by Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde), GIANT SINGLE: THE PROFILE RECORDS RAP ANTHOLOGY puts a spotlight on the story of one of hip-hop’s true super-powered indie labels. The chronologically-arranged, 31-song double-CD will be available at all physical and digital ...
Actually appears as "Profile" only. May also appear as "Profile Records Ltd" on some UK releases. Profile was one of the earliest hip-hop labels which also released disco, dance, and electro records. The label was founded in New York City in 1981 by Steve Plotnickiand Cory Robbins. Over the years Profile acquired many smaller record labels ...
Topics about Profile Records albums in general should be placed in relevant topic categories This category contains studio albums released on the Profile Records label. Please move any non-studio albums to an appropriate subcategory per WikiProject Albums guidelines .
Profile: A company of the Profile Recordslabel. Operating under this name from 14 April 1981 to 20 October 1998. Often appears on releases as a rights holder, manufacturer, and distributor. Name variation: Profile Records Inc. NY company number: 692624. Incorporated: 14 April 1981. First name change: 20 October 1998 to 'Profile Holdings, Inc.'.
