<ul><li>Berry Gordy founded Motown record label, helping artists like The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, and The Jackson 5 reach mainstream success.</li><li>Clive Davis has launched careers of artists like Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow, and Aretha Franklin through record labels like Columbia and Arista.</li><li>Dr. Dre, founder of Death Row Records, has been a key player in the hip hop scene, producing for Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and 50 Cent.</li><li>Rick Rubin, known for his minimalist style, co-founded Def Jam Records and produced music for diverse artists like Slayer, The Beastie Boys, and Johnny Cash.</li></ul>

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