B-Boy Records

B-Boy Records was an American independent hip hop record label founded in 1986 by Jack Allen and William Kamarra, in the Bronx, New York City. Its most notable signing, Boogie Down Productions, released the singles “South Bronx” (1986) and “The Bridge Is Over” (1987), and the landmark album Criminal Minded (1987). Other artists included JVC Force, Cold Crush Brothers, Sparky D, Levi 167, and Jewel T. The label’s music blended new and veteran artists, capturing a shift from drum-machine-driven tracks to sampler-based hip hop with horns and drums, while lyrics began detailing street life. B-Boy Records closed in 1988.