-- signals his return with a new label called Contra Records. The New York-based company's roster includes singer-songwriters Alia Lene and Tina DeCara, and rapper Casey808. All three acts released new singles Friday , “Morning,” “I’m With Me” and “Bandz,” respectively. Aaron Eubanks. Marks’ background includes posts as vp marketing at Sony Music Entertainment and director of marketing at Jive Records.
Explaining the inspiration behind the new label, Islam says, "It’s us against the world, a whole new model. We’re out here going against the grain worldwide. I believe these three talented artists are world-changers that will build on the tradition I began with University." Through joint venture deals with major labels Interscope, Def Jam, Sony and Warner Bros. between the late '90s and early 2000s, Islam’s University Records garnered 10 No. 1 singles and 20 top 10 singles.