Grammy-winning rapper T.I., Busta Rhymes and Fat Joe are celebrating a key example of Black excellence. The hip-hop trio light up their social media pages with salutes to executive LaTrice Burnette taking on the president position for the relaunch of Island Records’ 4th & Broadway label.
LaTrice Burnette Relaunches Island Records’ 4th & Broadway
Tip, Busta and Joey Crack took to their Instagram pages to put big respect on LaTrice’s name. They shared the huge headline and applauded Burnette on securing the huge position.
“CONGRATS TO THE BOSS LADY @tricerocbklyn AKA THE PREZ!! WELL DESERVED QUEEN!! #BROOKLYN ???????” -Busta Rhymes’ Instagram
“Proud of you sis keep pushing @tricerocbklyn ????????”
“Congratulations sis @tricerocbklyn well deserved!!! You work hard for it!!! #BlackWomenRunninSh*t” -T.I.’s Instagram
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This week, Island announced the huge relaunch. Along with duties as president, LaTrice is expected to also juggle responsibilities as vice president.
Island Records will relaunch its 4th & Broadway label with LaTrice Burnette as president, Island president/CEO Darcus Beese announced on Tuesday (Nov. 17). Burnette will additionally continue her role as executive vice president of Island and will remain based in New York. According to the announcement, the label and its newly appointed staff will have a strategic alliance with Island and Republic Records. (Variety)
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LaTrice also issued a statement on leveling up and helping Island Records get back on top of the music biz.
“It’s an honor to continue my leadership at Island Records while heading up 4th & Broadway, a label that shaped my musical collection as a youth with artists like Eric B. & Rakim,” stated Burnette. “As someone who is from and grew up in Brooklyn, it’s an absolute thrill to be able to help shape the future of such a herald New York label. I spent most of my teenage years at that exact intersection in lower Manhattan digging through CD’s and vinyl at the legendary Tower Records. Thank you to Darcus and Monte for their support and belief in my vision for Island and 4 th & Broadway.” (Variety)
Big Respect On LaTrice’s Name
Recently, Burnette went to her Instagram page to celebrate landing on Billboard’s 2020 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players list.
“I Think It Goes Without Saying That This Has Been A Rough Year For All Of Us, But Now More Than Ever We Must Stay Committed To Fighting The Good Fight. When We Come Together As A People, We Can’t Lose. Every Day Is A Chance To Do Better. ✊???”
