Sounds From The Underground: Hip Hop Lifestyle & Marketing Podcast from Insomniac Magazine

Sounds From The Underground: Hip Hop Lifestyle & Marketing Podcast from Insomniac Magazine


Record Exec Chris Schwartz discusses working with some of the most iconic Hip Hop artists

June 30, 2019

Insomniac Magazine's Israel Vasquetelle interviews Ruffhouse Records co-founder, Chris Schwartz. The record exec shares stories from his time working some of Hip Hop’s most iconic artists. Schwartz played a significant role in the careers of Kriss Kross, Cypress Hill, Wyclef, Pras, and the amazing Lauryn Hill. His company released records by Kool Keith, Benie Sigel, DMX, John Forte, The Goats, Tim Dog, and countless others. Ruffhouse created huge success with globally acclaimed albums such as "The Score” by The Fugees and "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” among others. In all, his company is responsible for the sale of over 120 millions records globally. His roots in the genre stem back to the 1980's when he managed Hip Hop phenom Schoolly D. Schwartz discusses the release of his new book "Ruffhouse: From the Streets of Philly to the Top of the '90s Hip Hop..." Sit back and get ready to take a deep dive into the Hip Hop history on this discussion with music industry executive Chris Schwartz.