Rockland Records
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Rockland Records was an American record label founded by singer, songwriter and record producer R. Kelly in 1997. It was launched as an imprint of Interscope Records, a division of Universal Music Group. The label signed Chicago-based musical acts including singer Sparkle, hip hop duo Boo & Gotti, and rapper Strings, among others.
Rockland Records | |
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Parent company | Universal Music Group |
Founded | 1997; 27 years ago (1997) |
Founder | R. Kelly |
Defunct | 2002 (2002) |
Status | Defunct |
Distributor(s) | Interscope Records |
Genre | |
Country of origin | United States |
The label has only released three albums before folding in 2002, following controversy surrounding Kelly's alleged pedophilia, including a sex tape scandal.[1] As of 2024, with Kelly incarcerated in federal prison for multiple sex crimes, Rockland remains defunct with its rights under the control of Interscope Geffen A&M Records.[citation needed]