Troy Carter Purchases Pop Art Records Catalog

Artist manager and music executive Troy Carter has acquired the catalog of legendary label Pop Art Records, an early pioneer in hip-hop.

Why it matters:

• Lawrence Goodman founded Pop Art in Philadelphia in the early 1980s.

• The label is credited with putting the city on the hip-hop map.

• Its catalog includes “The Show Stoppa,” Salt-N-Pepa’s first-ever release when they were called Super Nature.

• Also included is Roxanne Shanté’s 1984 debut “Roxanne’s Revenge,” widely considered the first diss track in hip-hop history, and MC Shan’s “The Bridge.”

• The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

What they said:

• Troy Carter: “These are songs and artists who shaped my childhood and inspired me to pursue a career in music. I’m looking forward to seeing a new generation discover these gems.”