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Murder Inc. Records

Murder Inc. Records, LLC, also abbreviated as The Inc. Records, is an American record label founded by brothers and record executives Chris and Irv Gotti in 1999. The label's flagship artist was Ja Rule. According to Chris Gotti, Murder Inc. had sold over 30 million units worldwide and grossed over $500 million. As a collective, Murder Inc. artists were originally known as The Murderers, but later went by The Inc. for marketing purposes. Murder Inc. was headquartered at One Worldwide Plaza in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, New York, while their main studio was The Crackhouse, also located in New York City.

Infobox

Parent company
The Universal Music Group
Founded
1999; 26 years ago (1999)
Founder
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Status
Active
Distributors
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Genre
Hip hopR&B
Country of origin
United States
Location
29th floor, 825 8th Avenue, Worldwide Plaza, Midtown Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
Official website
www.murderinc-online.com/eng/home.php

Tables

Murder Inc./The Inc. releases · Releases
Venni Vetti Vecci by Ja Rule Released: June 1, 1999 Chart positions: No. 3 US RIAA certification: Platinum Singles: "Holla Holla", "Murda 4 Life", "Daddy's Little Baby"
Venni Vetti Vecci by Ja Rule Released: June 1, 1999 Chart positions: No. 3 US RIAA certification: Platinum Singles: "Holla Holla", "Murda 4 Life", "Daddy's Little Baby"
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Venni Vetti Vecci by Ja Rule Released: June 1, 1999 Chart positions: No. 3 US RIAA certification: Platinum Singles: "Holla Holla", "Murda 4 Life", "Daddy's Little Baby"
Irv Gotti Presents: The Murderers by The Murderers Released: March 21, 2000 Chart positions: No. 15 US Singles: Holla Holla (Remix)
Irv Gotti Presents: The Murderers by The Murderers Released: March 21, 2000 Chart positions: No. 15 US Singles: Holla Holla (Remix)
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Irv Gotti Presents: The Murderers by The Murderers Released: March 21, 2000 Chart positions: No. 15 US Singles: Holla Holla (Remix)
Rule 3:36 by Ja Rule Released: October 10, 2000 Chart positions: No. 1 US RIAA certification: 3× Platinum Singles: "Between Me and You", "Put It on Me", "6 Feet Underground", "I Cry"
Rule 3:36 by Ja Rule Released: October 10, 2000 Chart positions: No. 1 US RIAA certification: 3× Platinum Singles: "Between Me and You", "Put It on Me", "6 Feet Underground", "I Cry"
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Rule 3:36 by Ja Rule Released: October 10, 2000 Chart positions: No. 1 US RIAA certification: 3× Platinum Singles: "Between Me and You", "Put It on Me", "6 Feet Underground", "I Cry"
The Fast and the Furious (soundtrack) by Various Artists Released: June 5, 2001 Chart positions: No. 7 US RIAA certification: Platinum Singles: "POV City Anthem", "Furious", "Put It on Me (Remix)"
The Fast and the Furious (soundtrack) by Various Artists Released: June 5, 2001 Chart positions: No. 7 US RIAA certification: Platinum Singles: "POV City Anthem", "Furious", "Put It on Me (Remix)"
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The Fast and the Furious (soundtrack) by Various Artists Released: June 5, 2001 Chart positions: No. 7 US RIAA certification: Platinum Singles: "POV City Anthem", "Furious", "Put It on Me (Remix)"
Pain Is Love by Ja Rule Released: October 2, 2001 Chart positions: No. 1 US RIAA certification: 3× Platinum Singles: "Livin' It Up", "Always on Time", "Down Ass Bitch"
Pain Is Love by Ja Rule Released: October 2, 2001 Chart positions: No. 1 US RIAA certification: 3× Platinum Singles: "Livin' It Up", "Always on Time", "Down Ass Bitch"
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Pain Is Love by Ja Rule Released: October 2, 2001 Chart positions: No. 1 US RIAA certification: 3× Platinum Singles: "Livin' It Up", "Always on Time", "Down Ass Bitch"
Ashanti by Ashanti Released: April 2, 2002 Chart positions: No. 1 RIAA certification: 3× Platinum Singles: "Foolish", "Happy", "Baby"
Ashanti by Ashanti Released: April 2, 2002 Chart positions: No. 1 RIAA certification: 3× Platinum Singles: "Foolish", "Happy", "Baby"
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Ashanti by Ashanti Released: April 2, 2002 Chart positions: No. 1 RIAA certification: 3× Platinum Singles: "Foolish", "Happy", "Baby"
Irv Gotti Presents: The Inc. by The Inc. Records Released: July 2, 2002 Chart positions: No. 3 US RIAA certification: Gold Singles: "Ain't It Funny (Murder Remix)", "Down 4 U"
Irv Gotti Presents: The Inc. by The Inc. Records Released: July 2, 2002 Chart positions: No. 3 US RIAA certification: Gold Singles: "Ain't It Funny (Murder Remix)", "Down 4 U"
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Irv Gotti Presents: The Inc. by The Inc. Records Released: July 2, 2002 Chart positions: No. 3 US RIAA certification: Gold Singles: "Ain't It Funny (Murder Remix)", "Down 4 U"
Irv Gotti Presents: The Remixes by The Inc. Records Released: November 2, 2002 Chart positions: No. 24 US
Irv Gotti Presents: The Remixes by The Inc. Records Released: November 2, 2002 Chart positions: No. 24 US
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Irv Gotti Presents: The Remixes by The Inc. Records Released: November 2, 2002 Chart positions: No. 24 US
The Last Temptation by Ja Rule Released: November 19, 2002 Chart positions: No. 4 US RIAA certification: 2× Platinum Singles: "Thug Lovin'", "Mesmerize", "Murder Reigns"
The Last Temptation by Ja Rule Released: November 19, 2002 Chart positions: No. 4 US RIAA certification: 2× Platinum Singles: "Thug Lovin'", "Mesmerize", "Murder Reigns"
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The Last Temptation by Ja Rule Released: November 19, 2002 Chart positions: No. 4 US RIAA certification: 2× Platinum Singles: "Thug Lovin'", "Mesmerize", "Murder Reigns"
Chapter II by Ashanti Released: July 1, 2003 Chart positions: No. 1 US RIAA certification: Platinum Singles: "Rock wit U (Awww Baby)", "Rain on Me", "Breakup 2 Makeup"
Chapter II by Ashanti Released: July 1, 2003 Chart positions: No. 1 US RIAA certification: Platinum Singles: "Rock wit U (Awww Baby)", "Rain on Me", "Breakup 2 Makeup"
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Chapter II by Ashanti Released: July 1, 2003 Chart positions: No. 1 US RIAA certification: Platinum Singles: "Rock wit U (Awww Baby)", "Rain on Me", "Breakup 2 Makeup"
Ashanti's Christmas by Ashanti Released: November 18, 2003 Chart positions: No. 160 US
Ashanti's Christmas by Ashanti Released: November 18, 2003 Chart positions: No. 160 US
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Ashanti's Christmas by Ashanti Released: November 18, 2003 Chart positions: No. 160 US
Blood in My Eye by Ja Rule Released: November 4, 2003 Chart positions: No. 6 US Singles: "Clap Back"
Blood in My Eye by Ja Rule Released: November 4, 2003 Chart positions: No. 6 US Singles: "Clap Back"
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Blood in My Eye by Ja Rule Released: November 4, 2003 Chart positions: No. 6 US Singles: "Clap Back"
Southside by Lloyd Released: July 20, 2004 Chart positions: No. 11 US RIAA certification: Gold Singles: "Southside", "Hey Young Girl"
Southside by Lloyd Released: July 20, 2004 Chart positions: No. 11 US RIAA certification: Gold Singles: "Southside", "Hey Young Girl"
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Southside by Lloyd Released: July 20, 2004 Chart positions: No. 11 US RIAA certification: Gold Singles: "Southside", "Hey Young Girl"
Concrete Rose by Ashanti Released: December 14, 2004 Chart positions: No. 7 US RIAA certification: Platinum Singles: "Only U", "Don't Let Them"
Concrete Rose by Ashanti Released: December 14, 2004 Chart positions: No. 7 US RIAA certification: Platinum Singles: "Only U", "Don't Let Them"
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Concrete Rose by Ashanti Released: December 14, 2004 Chart positions: No. 7 US RIAA certification: Platinum Singles: "Only U", "Don't Let Them"
R.U.L.E. by Ja Rule Released: November 8, 2004 Chart positions: No. 7 US RIAA certification: Gold Singles: "Wonderful", "New York", "Caught Up"
R.U.L.E. by Ja Rule Released: November 8, 2004 Chart positions: No. 7 US RIAA certification: Gold Singles: "Wonderful", "New York", "Caught Up"
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R.U.L.E. by Ja Rule Released: November 8, 2004 Chart positions: No. 7 US RIAA certification: Gold Singles: "Wonderful", "New York", "Caught Up"
Exodus by Ja Rule Released: December 6, 2005 Chart positions: No. 107 US Billboard 200
Exodus by Ja Rule Released: December 6, 2005 Chart positions: No. 107 US Billboard 200
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Exodus by Ja Rule Released: December 6, 2005 Chart positions: No. 107 US Billboard 200
Collectables by Ashanti by Ashanti Released: December 6, 2005 Chart positions: No. 59 US Singles: "Still On It"
Collectables by Ashanti by Ashanti Released: December 6, 2005 Chart positions: No. 59 US Singles: "Still On It"
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Collectables by Ashanti by Ashanti Released: December 6, 2005 Chart positions: No. 59 US Singles: "Still On It"
Street Love by Lloyd Release: March 13, 2007 Chart positions: No. 2 US RIAA certification: Gold Singles: "You", "Get It Shawty"
Street Love by Lloyd Release: March 13, 2007 Chart positions: No. 2 US RIAA certification: Gold Singles: "You", "Get It Shawty"
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Street Love by Lloyd Release: March 13, 2007 Chart positions: No. 2 US RIAA certification: Gold Singles: "You", "Get It Shawty"
Heroes and Thieves by Vanessa Carlton Release: October 9, 2007 Chart positions: No. 44 US Singles: "Nolita Fairytale", "Hands On Me"
Heroes and Thieves by Vanessa Carlton Release: October 9, 2007 Chart positions: No. 44 US Singles: "Nolita Fairytale", "Hands On Me"
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Heroes and Thieves by Vanessa Carlton Release: October 9, 2007 Chart positions: No. 44 US Singles: "Nolita Fairytale", "Hands On Me"
The Declaration by Ashanti Release: June 3, 2008 Chart positions: No. 6 US Singles: "The Way That I Love You", "Good Good"
The Declaration by Ashanti Release: June 3, 2008 Chart positions: No. 6 US Singles: "The Way That I Love You", "Good Good"
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The Declaration by Ashanti Release: June 3, 2008 Chart positions: No. 6 US Singles: "The Way That I Love You", "Good Good"
Lessons in Love by Lloyd Release: August 5, 2008 Chart positions: No. 7 US Singles: "How We Do It (Around My Way)", "Girls Around the World"
Lessons in Love by Lloyd Release: August 5, 2008 Chart positions: No. 7 US Singles: "How We Do It (Around My Way)", "Girls Around the World"
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Lessons in Love by Lloyd Release: August 5, 2008 Chart positions: No. 7 US Singles: "How We Do It (Around My Way)", "Girls Around the World"
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Venni Vetti Vecci by Ja Rule Released: June 1, 1999 Chart positions: No. 3 US RIAA certification: Platinum Singles: "Holla Holla", "Murda 4 Life", "Daddy's Little Baby"
Irv Gotti Presents: The Murderers by The Murderers Released: March 21, 2000 Chart positions: No. 15 US Singles: Holla Holla (Remix)
Rule 3:36 by Ja Rule Released: October 10, 2000 Chart positions: No. 1 US RIAA certification: 3× Platinum Singles: "Between Me and You", "Put It on Me", "6 Feet Underground", "I Cry"
The Fast and the Furious (soundtrack) by Various Artists Released: June 5, 2001 Chart positions: No. 7 US RIAA certification: Platinum Singles: "POV City Anthem", "Furious", "Put It on Me (Remix)"
Pain Is Love by Ja Rule Released: October 2, 2001 Chart positions: No. 1 US RIAA certification: 3× Platinum Singles: "Livin' It Up", "Always on Time", "Down Ass Bitch"
Ashanti by Ashanti Released: April 2, 2002 Chart positions: No. 1 RIAA certification: 3× Platinum Singles: "Foolish", "Happy", "Baby"
Irv Gotti Presents: The Inc. by The Inc. Records Released: July 2, 2002 Chart positions: No. 3 US RIAA certification: Gold Singles: "Ain't It Funny (Murder Remix)", "Down 4 U"
Irv Gotti Presents: The Remixes by The Inc. Records Released: November 2, 2002 Chart positions: No. 24 US
The Last Temptation by Ja Rule Released: November 19, 2002 Chart positions: No. 4 US RIAA certification: 2× Platinum Singles: "Thug Lovin , "Mesmerize", "Murder Reigns"
Chapter II by Ashanti Released: July 1, 2003 Chart positions: No. 1 US RIAA certification: Platinum Singles: "Rock wit U (Awww Baby)", "Rain on Me", "Breakup 2 Makeup"
Ashanti's Christmas by Ashanti Released: November 18, 2003 Chart positions: No. 160 US
Blood in My Eye by Ja Rule Released: November 4, 2003 Chart positions: No. 6 US Singles: "Clap Back"
Southside by Lloyd Released: July 20, 2004 Chart positions: No. 11 US RIAA certification: Gold Singles: "Southside", "Hey Young Girl"
Concrete Rose by Ashanti Released: December 14, 2004 Chart positions: No. 7 US RIAA certification: Platinum Singles: "Only U", "Don't Let Them"
by Ja Rule Released: November 8, 2004 Chart positions: No. 7 US RIAA certification: Gold Singles: "Wonderful", "New York", "Caught Up"
Exodus by Ja Rule Released: December 6, 2005 Chart positions: No. 107 US Billboard 200
Collectables by Ashanti by Ashanti Released: December 6, 2005 Chart positions: No. 59 US Singles: "Still On It"
Street Love by Lloyd Release: March 13, 2007 Chart positions: No. 2 US RIAA certification: Gold Singles: "You", "Get It Shawty"
Heroes and Thieves by Vanessa Carlton Release: October 9, 2007 Chart positions: No. 44 US Singles: "Nolita Fairytale", "Hands On Me"
The Declaration by Ashanti Release: June 3, 2008 Chart positions: No. 6 US Singles: "The Way That I Love You", "Good Good"
Lessons in Love by Lloyd Release: August 5, 2008 Chart positions: No. 7 US Singles: "How We Do It (Around My Way)", "Girls Around the World"

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