Separately, Iovine, who had produced records for U2, Bruce Springsteen, and John Lennon, among others, was trying to raise money to start a label. To run it, he hired John McClain, who had played a central role in Janet Jackson's success at A&M Records, and Tom Whalley, who had been the head of A&R at Capitol Records. In 1989, Ted Field began to build Interscope Records as a division of his film company, Interscope Communications. History 1989–1995: Origins, early success, and joint ventures

5 Formerly associated labels and imprints.2.4 Kendrick Lamar and Top Dawg Entertainment.1.4 2010–present: Lady Gaga, Madonna, departure of Iovine and appointment of John Janick.1.3 2000–2010: Departure of Field, DreamWorks, Cherrytree Records and Beats.1.2 1995–2000: Gangsta rap controversy, acquisition by MCA, Aftermath and Shady.

1.1 1989–1995: Origins, early success, and joint ventures.In 1996, 50% of the label was acquired for a reported $200 million by MCA Inc., later known as Universal Music Group.īased in Santa Monica, California, Interscope has a roster including Eminem, Madonna, Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez, 5 Seconds of Summer, Imagine Dragons, Tame Impala, Summer Walker, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey, Blackpink, Maroon 5, Gwen Stefani, and U2. As a result, Time Warner, owning Atlantic, severed ties with Interscope by selling its 50 percent stake back to Field and Iovine for $115 million in 1995. Dre and Snoop Dogg, a decision that ultimately put the label at the center of the mid-1990s gangsta rap controversy. In 1992, Interscope acquired the exclusive rights to market and distribute releases from the hardcore hip hop label Death Row, whose artists included Dr.

Chair and CEO until May 2014, Iovine was succeeded by John Janick. Its first hit records arrived in under a year, and it achieved profitability in 1993. Founded in late 1990 by Jimmy Iovine and Ted Field as a $20 million joint venture with Atlantic Records of Warner Music Group, it differed from most record companies by letting A&R staff control decisions and allowing artists and producers full creative control.

Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group through its Interscope Geffen A&M imprint.

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