Luke Records
| Luke Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 (as Luke Skyywalker Records) |
| Founder | Luther Campbell and David Chackler |
| Distributor(s) | Atlantic Records |
| Genre | Hip hop music |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Official website | lukerecord |
Luke Records is the record label formed in 1985 by Luther Campbell and David Chackler,[1] former frontman of 2 Live Crew.
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.
Artists
- 2 Live Crew
- MC Shy D
- Anquette
- Bust Down
- Buckwheat Boyz
- H-Town
- Luke
- Poison Clan (Effect/Luke)
- Disco Rick
- Pitbull
- BlackMask
- Professor Griff & the Last Asiatic Disciples
- MC Twist
- Le Juan Love
- Tony Rock (Effect/Luke)
- The 2AWK
- Rhythm Radicals
- JDC
- Home Team
- Fresh Kid Ice
- JT Money
- The PreC.I.S.E. M.C.
- Trellini
- U-Mynd
- DJ C.E.D.
- Likkle Wicked
- Verb
- Angee Griffin (Skyyline/Luke)
- Lorenzo
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.