In this episode, we're discussing how Uptown Records reshaped that sound and style of a generation. From the rise of new jack swing with Teddy Riley and Guy, to Mary J. Blige and Jodeci redefining what R&B could be, Uptown didn't follow trends, it set trends. Uptown also helped to bring Black culture to both big and small screens with the film Strictly Business, and New York Undercover tv show. With the Uptown MTV Unplugged special, they proved that hip hop and R&B could hold its own in the same arena as pop and rock legends. Uptown was more than just a record label, and was the blueprint for pretty much every urban record label that followed.

For more Uptown content that we've done, head to our website and check out our episodes on Mary J. Blige (Episodes 9 & 77,) Jodeci (Episode 40,) Heavy D (Episode 69) and Teddy Riley (Episodes 70 & 71.)

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