| Luke Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 (as Luke Skyywalker Records) |
| Founder | Luther Campbell David Chackler |
| Distributor(s) | Atlantic Records |
| Genre | Hip hop music |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Miami, Florida |
| Official website | lukerecord |
Luke Records is an American record label formed in 1985 by Luther Campbell, the former producer and hypeman of 2 Live Crew, [1] and David Chackler, and based in Miami, Florida. It was one of the first recording labels devoted almost exclusively to Southern hip-hop.
The label was originally called Luke Skyywalker Records; however, because it was not found to be of fair use, Campbell shortened his pseudonym to Luke (a result of George Lucas' successful lawsuit over Campbell appropriating the Skywalker name). [2]
From 1990 to 1993, the label was distributed by Atlantic Records. The label's catalogue has been reclaimed by Luther Campbell and the estates of Fresh Kid Ice & Brother Marquis.
