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6 unusual facts about Tommy Boy Entertainment


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I guess that's what made us want to do this; a rock band that loves the old Tommy Boy Records sound, and loves old Depeche Mode and stuff like that are probably the best candidates for making a unique dance recording.

Omar Regan

In 1999, they were offered a single record deal with Tommy Boy Records but turned it down in hope of a better contract.

Tom Silverman

Tom Silverman is the founder and CEO of Tommy Boy, a record label established in 1981.

Tommy Boy Entertainment

In 1981, Tom Silverman borrowed $5,000 from his parents to officially start the label out of his apartment.

The imprint Tommy Boy Gospel was launched in 1998 under the direction of Max Siegel along with Marvie Wright and the Tommy Boy Black Label (specializing in underground hip hop music) and the Tommy Boy Silver Label (specializing in dance music).

Tommy Boy Entertainment (formerly known as Tommy Boy Records) is an American independent record label started in 1981 by Tom Silverman.


Leila Steinberg

As a veteran music industry executive she served as a marketer with Atlantic Records, Sony, Def Jam, Tommy Boy, Interscope, and Relativity.

New Jersey Drive, Vol. 1

It was released on March 28, 1995 through Tommy Boy Records and featured production from some of hip hop's top producers, including Erick Sermon, Easy Mo Bee and Marley Marl.

Trap House

Trap House is the debut studio album by the Atlanta based rapper Gucci Mane, released on May 24, 2005, via Tommy Boy Entertainment, now known as Big Cat Records.


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