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Violator is a company, record label, marketing group, and multi-media entertainment conglomerate founded and run by Chris Lighty.[1]
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History
Violator specializes in managing the careers of hip hop and R&B performers and is also a record label.[1] Included among Violator's past and present clients are Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip, Missy Elliott, Fantasia, Mýa, Cormega, Ja Rule, Mobb Deep, LL Cool J, Nas, and 50 Cent. Violator has released two compilation albums of material from its aritsts: Violator: The Album, Vol. 1 and Violator: The Album, Vol. 2. Vol. 1 features Q-Tip's first solo hit single, "Vibrant Thing". Chris is also the new manager for Sean "Diddy" Combs.
In September 2009, CEO Chris Lighty joined the Advisory Board of PURISTA premium cocktail mixers to aid in the execution of the company's strategic marketing plans[2].
Violator Entertainment
This is the list of movies that Violator Entertainment has worked on.[3]
- Full Clip (2004)
Violator Management
The following artists and producers are signed to Violator Management.[4]
Albums
| Year | Album | Chart Positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Hip-Hop | |||
| 1999 | Violator: The Album | 8 | 1 | |
| 2001 | Violator: The Album, V2.0 | 10 | 5 | |
Artists
- 50 Cent
- Busta Rhymes
- Charles Hamilton
- Diddy
- Swizz Beatz
- Macy Gray
- Missy Elliott
- LL Cool J
- N.O.R.E.
- Gorilla Zoe
- Papoose
- Q-Tip
- Red Alert
- Saigon
- Three 6 Mafia
- Tony Yayo
- Twista
- Uncle Murda
- Winky Wright
Former Artists
Producers
- Dame Majes
- Missy Elliott
- Pete Rock
- Three 6 Mafia
References
- ^ a b Violator - The Company. Violator. Accessed August 25, 2007.
- ^ "CEO of Violator/Brand Asset Group Joins Advisory Board for PURISTA". September 15, 2009. http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/09-15-2009/0005094173&EDATE=. Retrieved 2009-09-23.
- ^ Violator Entertainment . IMDB. Accessed September 8, 2007.
- ^ Violator Management artists. Violator. Accessed August 29, 2007.
External links
- Violator - Violator official site.
- Violator Management Myspace - Violator Management Myspace Page.
- Interview with Chris Lighty
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