Steve Rifkind on Signing Wu-Tang, Only Label That Let Members Get Solo Deals



Legendary music executive Steve Rifkind spoke openly about starting Loud Records by signing Twista, followed by Madcap. He revealed that Twista only had two songs out when he signed him, but Rifkind explained that he thought Twista was a cool, young artist who could spit.

After having success with Tha Alkaholiks’ debut, Steve went to a new level after signing Wu-Tang following a chance meeting with RZA at RCA. While many labels wanted to sign Wu-Tang at the time, Rifkind explained that he hooked them by allowing the members to sign their solo deals outside of the group deal.

Hear more about the situation in the above clip.

12 comments

  • larry bryant 8 years ago

    first

  • tmason995 8 years ago

    second

  • Mason Storm 09? 8 years ago

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  • Steve Pirate 8 years ago

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  • ILLUSTRIOUS ART 8 years ago

    Que the Culture Vulture comments, but this and many other "culture vultures" brought you the music you wanted SALUTE

  • Joshua Sutton 8 years ago

    I'm still waiting on you to release that Tommy Sotomayor interview Vlad,I haven't forgot about it.

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  • THEHEAVYSPITTERSDVD 8 years ago

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  • Kenneth The Golden Child 8 years ago

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  • BlendzGoneWild 8 years ago

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