Blacksmith Records

Blacksmith is a music management company and record label founded by Harlem-born Corey Smyth and Talib Kweli of Black Star in 2005.

Signees include Jean Grae, Strong Arm Steady, Vince Staples and Idle Warship. Kweli has stated he hopes to sign Camp Lo and had expressed interest in signing Rakim as well.

The label was originally distributed through Warner Bros. Records but split in December 2008. As of 2012, the label is defunct and was disbanded after Kweli's manager decided to focus the Blacksmith brand elsewhere as a Management company rather than a label. As of 2024, Blacksmith Management is home to artists such as Chad Hugo and Vince Staples.

Artists

Rappers/singers Talib Kweli (2005– 2012) Jean Grae (2005–present) Anjulie Vince Staples (2013–present) Kilo Kish Ameer Vann (ca. 2020-present)

Producers Hi-Tek

Groups Strong Arm Steady (2011–present) Krondon Mitchy Slick Phil da Agony Idle Warship Talib Kweli Res

Releases 2007: Talib Kweli and Madlib - Liberation 2007: Talib Kweli - Eardrum 2008: Jean Grae and 9th Wonder - Jeanius 2009: Idle Warship - Party Robot 2010: Reflection Eternal - Revolutions Per Minute 2011: Talib Kweli - Gutter Rainbows 2011: Strong Arm Steady - Arms & Hammers 2015: Vince Staples - Summertime '06 2017: Vince Staples - Big Fish Theory 2024: Vince Staples - Dark Times

Blacksmith Records

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