Hot Mix 5 Records

CTL-E-4391 · Institution · label · 1980s

PROVISIONAL evidence grade of this record

Record label launched by members of the Hot Mix 5 in the mid-1980s; started by Mickey Oliver with Kenny Jason and Ralphi Rosario.

Notes

RELP101 supporting entity: label founded by CTL-E-0551.

Relationships

Kenny "Jammin" Jason — founded by
Hot Mix 5 Records was started by Mickey Oliver with Kenny Jason and Ralphi Rosario.
Mickey 'Mixin' Oliver — founded by
Hot Mix 5 Records was started by Mickey Oliver with Kenny Jason and Ralphi Rosario.
Ralphi Rosario — founded by
Hot Mix 5 Records was started by Mickey Oliver with Kenny Jason and Ralphi Rosario.

Referenced by

Kenny "Jammin" Jason — founded → this record
Mickey 'Mixin' Oliver — founded → this record
Ralphi Rosario — founded → this record

Sources

REVOLUTION CHICAGO press release - Mickey Mixin' Oliver bio.

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