Record Label
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hip hop label that was initially founded in 1986 by [[artist:Dana Goodman]] as [[label:Word Records]], but later changed its name to "Word-Up". It was owned by [[label:Word-Up Record Enterprises, Inc.]] from 1986 until early 1987 when 'Word - Up Records, Inc.' was formed. It is known for where the entertainer [[artist:Will Smith]] began his career.