Luke Records
| Luke Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 (as Luke Skyywalker Records) |
| Founder | Luther Campbell David Chackler |
| Distributor(s) | Atlantic Records |
| Genre | Hip hop music |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Official website | lukerecord |
Luke Records is an American record label formed in 1985 by Luther Campbell, the former producer and hypeman of 2 Live Crew,[1] and David Chackler, and based in Miami, Florida. It was one of the first recording labels devoted almost exclusively to Southern hip-hop.
The label was originally called Luke Skyywalker Records, however because it was not found to be of fair use, Campbell shortened his pseudonym to Luke (a result of George Lucas' successful lawsuit for Campbell appropriating the Skywalker name).[2]
From 1990 to 1993, the label was distributed by Atlantic Records. The label's catalogue is owned by Lil' Joe Records.
References
- ^ David Chackler interview on dailygrindhouse.com
- ^ Philips, Chuck (September 26, 1990). "Campbell Pays $300,000 in Skyywalker Settlement : Lawsuit: The 2 Live Crew leader agrees not to use variation on the name trademarked by 'Star Wars' filmmaker George Lucas". Los Angeles Times.