Profile Records

Profile Records was a record label that specialized in many types of urban-oriented music, such as hip hop. In 1980, at 23 years old, after working briefly for MCA, Cory Robbins was looking to start a record label. He invited his songwriter friend Steve Plotnicki to be a partner. They each borrowed $17,000 from their parents and Profile Records was born. Their tiny office opened at 250 West 57th street NYC on May 1, 1981. Contrary to the Urban my... more
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