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L.A. Reid

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L.A. Reid is an American record executive and producer born in 1956. He co-founded LaFace Records with Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds in 1989, a label that was instrumental in popularizing R&B and hip-hop music in the 1990s with artists such as TLC, Usher, and Outkast. He later served as chairman of Epic Records and appeared as a judge on the television competition The X Factor USA.

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What record label did L.A. Reid co-found?

L.A. Reid co-founded LaFace Records with Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds in 1989. The label became an important force in 1990s R&B and hip-hop.

Which artists were associated with LaFace Records?

LaFace helped popularize artists including TLC, Usher, and Outkast. Those acts made the label a major name in 1990s popular music.

What was L.A. Reid's role in the music industry?

He worked as a record executive and producer as well as a label founder. His career involved developing artists, producing music, and guiding commercial releases.

Was L.A. Reid a judge on American Idol?

L.A. Reid served as a judge on The X Factor USA rather than American Idol. His judging role followed a long career as a record executive and producer.