Rawkus Records
 Rawkus Records was an American hip-hop record label known for jump-starting the careers of both Mos Def and Talib Kweli. Rawkus started in 1996 with initial releases ranging from hip-hop to drum and bass. Label heads Brian Brater and Jarret Myer then signed some of the top underground talent from the New York area notably Mos Def Talib Kweli Hi-Tek and Company Flow who went on to define the label's sound.