Rhymesayers Entertainment

Rhymesayers Entertainment is an independent Hip Hop label. Its collective was born in the early 90's in a local Minnesota scene, and the label was founded in 1995. Its first official releases were Musab's 1996 full-length debut Comparison and Atmosphere's 1997 full-length debut Overcast!. The label's early lineup focused on local talent such as Musab, Atmosphere, Eyedea & Abilities, and Brother Ali, and touring and live performances became one of its strongest and most enduring qualities.

The Rhymesayers collective was born in the early 90's, out of equal parts necessity and opportunity, in a local scene hungry for Minnesota talent to rise. The crew, comprised of a handful of talented artists from Minneapolis & Saint Paul, started building their name by regularly performing in local coffee shops and selling their "Headshots" tapes and merchandise as a means to invest into their future. Years of hard work and reinvestment came to fruition with the founding of Rhymesayers Entertainment in 1995, and its first official releases—1996's full-length debut from Musab (formerly Beyond), Comparison, and 1997's full-length debut from Atmosphere, Overcast!. These two releases fueled interest in the label and helped catalyze its expansion to other markets outside of the Twin Cities such as Madison, Milwaukee, Boulder, Denver, Chicago and more, setting the stage for what would become one of their strongest and most enduring qualities: touring and live performances. While the Rhymesayers lineup initially focused on local talent like Musab, Atmosphere, Eyedea & Abilities, and Brother Ali, rigorous touring and consistent exposure helped the label to connect with other like-minded artists throughout the country, which led to new signings.

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