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In 2020, Rhymesayers was among the many labels distributed by [[Alternative Distribution Alliance]] who exited the company after ADA moved all of their business to the [[Indiana]] based Direct Shot Distributing. Controversy erupted when Direct Shot received numerous complaints from retailers over delayed or missing shipments.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Grech |first1=Aaron |title=Indie Labels 4AD, Matador, Domino and More Exit Warner’s Alternative Distribution Alliance Due to Delayed or Missing Vinyl Shipments |url=https://music.mxdwn.com/2020/01/07/news/indie-labels-4ad-matador-domino-and-more-exit-warners-alternative-distribution-alliance-due-to-delayed-or-missing-vinyl-shipments/ |website=mxdwn.com |publisher=mxdwn.com |accessdate=2020-08-30}}</ref> As a result, [[Secretly Distribution]] became the current distributor for Rhymesayers Entertainment.<ref>{{cite web |title=Secretly Distribution - Partners |url=https://secretlydistribution.com/ |website=secretlydistribution.com |publisher=Secretly Group |accessdate=2020-08-30}}</ref>
In 2020, Rhymesayers was among the many labels distributed by [[Alternative Distribution Alliance]] who exited the company after ADA moved all of their business to the [[Indiana]] based Direct Shot Distributing. Controversy erupted when Direct Shot received numerous complaints from retailers over delayed or missing shipments.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Grech |first1=Aaron |title=Indie Labels 4AD, Matador, Domino and More Exit Warner’s Alternative Distribution Alliance Due to Delayed or Missing Vinyl Shipments |url=https://music.mxdwn.com/2020/01/07/news/indie-labels-4ad-matador-domino-and-more-exit-warners-alternative-distribution-alliance-due-to-delayed-or-missing-vinyl-shipments/ |website=mxdwn.com |publisher=mxdwn.com |accessdate=2020-08-30}}</ref> As a result, [[Secretly Distribution]] became the current distributor for Rhymesayers Entertainment.<ref>{{cite web |title=Secretly Distribution - Partners |url=https://secretlydistribution.com/ |website=secretlydistribution.com |publisher=Secretly Group |accessdate=2020-08-30}}</ref>


The label also opened a record store in 1999 called Fifth Element. The store closed on April 1, 2020.Which may be karma considering the Misogynistic way they treat women. <ref name="KSTP">{{Cite news |last=Wiita |first=Tommy |date=2020-03-27 |title=Fifth Element, Rhymesayers record store, closes permanently |language=en |work=KSTP |url=https://kstp.com/business/fifth-element-rhymesayers-record-store-closes-permanently-march-27-2020/5686068/ |access-date=2020-11-01}}</ref>
The label also opened a record store in 1999 called Fifth Element. The store closed on April 1, 2020. <ref name="KSTP">{{Cite news |last=Wiita |first=Tommy |date=2020-03-27 |title=Fifth Element, Rhymesayers record store, closes permanently |language=en |work=KSTP |url=https://kstp.com/business/fifth-element-rhymesayers-record-store-closes-permanently-march-27-2020/5686068/ |access-date=2020-11-01}}</ref>


==Current roster==
==Current roster==

Revision as of 21:48, 2 December 2020

Rhymesayers Entertainment
Founded1995 (1995)
Founder
Distributor(s)Secretly Distribution
GenreHip hop
Country of originU.S.
LocationMinneapolis, Minnesota
Official websitewww.rhymesayers.com

Rhymesayers Entertainment (sometimes abbreviated RSE[1]) is an American independent hip hop record label based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[2][3] It was co-founded in 1995 by Sean Daley (Slug), Anthony Davis (Ant), Musab Saad (Sab the Artist) and Brent Sayers (Siddiq).[4] Beginning in 2008, Rhymesayers Entertainment sponsors the annual Soundset Music Festival, a popular attraction that takes place over Memorial Day weekend in Minneapolis.[5] The music festival was postponed in 2020.[6]

In 2020, Rhymesayers was among the many labels distributed by Alternative Distribution Alliance who exited the company after ADA moved all of their business to the Indiana based Direct Shot Distributing. Controversy erupted when Direct Shot received numerous complaints from retailers over delayed or missing shipments.[7] As a result, Secretly Distribution became the current distributor for Rhymesayers Entertainment.[8]

The label also opened a record store in 1999 called Fifth Element. The store closed on April 1, 2020. [9]

Current roster

Rhymesayers Entertainment is headquartered in the same building as its former music store, Fifth Element, in Uptown, Minneapolis.

Artists currently promoted include[10]

Archived artists include

Artists formerly signed to the label include

See also

References

  1. ^ Kangas, Chaz (December 2, 2015). "Rhymesayers at 20: How the best roster in hip-hop was built". City Pages. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
  2. ^ Rhys, Dan (December 4, 2015). "How Rhymesayers Entertainment Survived 20 Years As An Indie Label". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
  3. ^ Burbeck, Rory (February 4, 2015). "Rhymesayers Label Founders to Discuss 20 Years of Success at SXSW Music 2015". SXSW. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  4. ^ Setaro, Shawn (November 30, 2015). "Rhymesayers At 20: An Oral History". Forbes. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  5. ^ Fischer, Reed (May 23, 2012). "How Rhymesayers set up the Soundset Festival". City Pages. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
  6. ^ Kangas, Chaz (2020-01-24). "Soundset 2020: CANCELLED, Go Radio looks back on Soundset memories". Go 95.3. Retrieved 2020-11-01.
  7. ^ Grech, Aaron. "Indie Labels 4AD, Matador, Domino and More Exit Warner's Alternative Distribution Alliance Due to Delayed or Missing Vinyl Shipments". mxdwn.com. mxdwn.com. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
  8. ^ "Secretly Distribution - Partners". secretlydistribution.com. Secretly Group. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
  9. ^ Wiita, Tommy (2020-03-27). "Fifth Element, Rhymesayers record store, closes permanently". KSTP. Retrieved 2020-11-01.
  10. ^ "Artists". Rhymesayers Entertainment. Retrieved January 6, 2016.

Further reading

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