Hep-Me Records

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Hep-Me Records
FounderSenator Jones
Country of originUnited States
Location Mississippi

Hep-Me Records is a Mississippi based blues and zydeco record label. It is affiliated with Mardi Gras Records and was run by music industry veteran Senator Jones prior to his death in 2008. [1]

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References

  1. Hannusch, Jeff (January 2009). "Obituary: Senator Jones (1934-2008)". OffBeat Magazine.