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June 20, 2002 ---Port Washington, NY --- KOCH Entertainment Distribution, North America’s leading independent distributor of music, video and DVD, announced today an exclusive distribution agreement with Draper, Inc.
Draper, Inc. was established in 2002 by its CEO Tony Draper. Draper, founder of Suave House Records and a fifteen-year veteran of the southern urban music scene, is responsible for the success of such acts as 8Ball, MJG, Tela, Crimeboss, South Circle, and Mr. Mike. Draper, Inc. is based in Houston, Texas.
Draper’s first full-length release “Lay It Down” from rapper 8Ball will be released on August 13th via KOCH Entertainment Distribution. Forthcoming releases by artists FoulMouf, Dez, and Mr. Sche will be announced at a later date. Classic Suave House catalog titles will be re-issued on Draper Inc. this fall.
“We are very excited to be working with KOCH Entertainment Distribution,” says Tony Draper, CEO of Draper, Inc. “KOCH’s strong presence in the urban marketplace will help Draper claim back its leading position in the hip-hop arena,” he adds.
Michael Rosenberg, President of KOCH Entertainment Distribution comments, “Draper Inc. makes a perfect addition to our existing roster of urban labels: Death Row, In the Paint and Landspeed. With Tony Draper’s track record for developing major hip-hop artists, we eagerly await his new releases. This signing further solidifies KOCH Entertainment’s position as the leading independent source for hip-hop and rap in America.”