Tommy Boy Records
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Tommy Boy Records is an American independent[1][2] record label and multimedia brand founded in 1981 by Tom Silverman. The label is credited with helping and launching the music careers of Queen Latifah, Amber, Afrika Bambaataa, Stetsasonic, Digital Underground, Coolio, De La Soul, House of Pain, Naughty By Nature, and Force MDs.[3] Tommy Boy is also credited with introducing genres such as EDM, Latin freestyle, and Latin hip hop to mainstream audiences in America.[4]
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| Tommy Boy Records | |
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| Parent company | Reservoir Media |
| Founded | 1981; 42 years ago (1981) |
| Founder | Tom Silverman |
| Status | Active |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | New York City, New York |
| Official website | tommyboy |