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| Reel Life Productions | |
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| Parent company | Aknu Media |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Founder | James H. Smith Esham |
| Distributor(s) | Overture Records (1998–2001) Overcore Records (1998–2001) Pollution Distribution (1998–2001) TVT Records (1998–2001) Aknu Media (2007–present) Select-O-Hits (2007–present) |
| Genre | Horrorcore |
| Country of origin | US |
| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
| Official website | www.AcidRap.com |
Reel Life Productions, also known as Gothom Records, is an independent record label based in Detroit, Michigan most associated with the hip hop subgenre horrorcore. The label was founded in 1989 by James H. Smith and his younger brother, rapper Esham. Since its formation, RLP had released much of Esham's discography, and had been home to a number of other artists, including Natas, Dice, Mastamind, T-N-T and The Dayton Family.
While the label was once cited as a vibrant example of independent success in Detroit hip hop,[1] Reel Life Productions' peak in success occurred under distribution through TVT Records and an association with Overcore Records.
- ^ Bruce, Joseph; Hobey Echlin (2003). "Paying Dues". In Nathan Fostey (ed.). ICP: Behind the Paint (second ed.). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. pp. 164–167. ISBN 0-9741846-0-8.