Labels included under the Universal umbrella are Def Jam, Motown, Decca, Island Records, Interscope Records and Polydor Records.

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Expanding on his musical roots, the singer serves as CEO and chairman of Interscope record label Tennman Records.

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Six years ago Dr. Dre was walking along the beach with Interscope Records chief Jimmy Iovine, pondering whether or not he should launch his own shoe line.

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Bad Boy Records, Miramax, Time Warner, HBO, Sony, Disney, Loud Records, Interscope, on and on.

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Even before the release of her new CD this week, Feist was chosen by Interscope Records, the label of U2 and Timbaland to launch its cherry tree imprint.

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The hip-hop legend cofounded his eponymous headphone line with Interscope Records chief Jimmy Iovine and quickly developed a mutually-beneficial manufacturing arrangement with Monster.

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Jimmy Iovine, the CEO of Beats, noted music producer and chairman at Interscope Records, said he had his sights set on HTC for the partnership and investment.

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