Four-time Grammy-nominated pop artist and singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha has gone indie and entered a partnership with powerhouse Bay Area-based label and distributor Empire.

EMPIRE's Ghazi discusses his love for San Francisco, his success in the music business, Shaboozey, Lyor Cohen and more in a Billboard cover story.

Founded in 2010, Ghazi Shami's music label Empire is now one of the most sought-after in the rap and the R'n'B world.

Potrero Hill native Ghazi founded Empire in 2010, and it’s grown to become a major player in the record industry as well as a powerhouse on SF’s cultural scene.

Baramey Production, founded in 2016, is home to Cambodian artists VannDa, YuuHai, Suzana, Norith and Vanthan.