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An early American hip hop label that was initially founded in 1986 by [a=Dana Goodman] as [l=Word Records], but later changed its name to "Word-Up". It was owned by [l=Word-Up Record Enterprises, Inc.] from 1986 until early 1987 when 'Word - Up Records, Inc.' was formed. It is known for where the entertainer [a=Will Smith] began his career.