Priority Records will serve as a dedicated label for new, developing and established hip-hop artists. By Lars Brandle Capitol Music Group taps Orlando Wharton for the positions of executive vp and ...

The Harlem dynamo is the first announced signee to the revamped hip-hop label, which is being led by seasoned executive Orlando Wharton. By Carl Lamarre On Thursday (March 23), 15-year-old New York ...

Priority Records is re-launching, beginning with Just Blaze and Baauer's "Higher" featuring Jay Z. With help from the internet there's been a surge of rappers popping up, so it's a great time for ...

First it was 4th & B'Way, and now Priority Records (a legendary hip-hop imprint that was home to the likes of NWA, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Eazy E, Snoop Dogg, and others) is about to be re-launched and ...

Orlando Wharton has been named executive vice president of Capitol Music Group (CMG) and president of Priority Records. In his new position, he will sign and guide artists across CMG’s broad portfolio ...