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Only Raw Records - Version 15 vs Version 16
Jul 22, 2026, 06:22 AM
Pointed internal links at their correct existing pages and removed links to prior-series topics (2026-07-22)
Sep 23, 2026, 07:31 AM
Removed a music history section about earlier games, corrected the unsupported claim that DWNPLY is signed to the label, hedged the unconfirmed music production claim, corrected a paraphrased bio line, fixed a glued sentence, and added label-related lines from the official profiles
11Overview22Only Raw Records is a hip-hop record label operating in Vice City in Grand Theft Auto VI. The label is co-owned by Boobie Ike, a nightlife mogul who runs the Jack of Hearts strip club, and Dre'Quan Priest, a former street hustler with deep connections to Leonida's rap scene. Only Raw Records represents a central storyline element in GTA VI, tying together the game's music industry subplot with its criminal underworld.44Founders66Boobie Ike88Boobie Ike is a Vice City nightlife entrepreneur and the owner of the Jack of Hearts, one of the city's prominent strip clubs. He is investing in Only Raw Records as a way to expand his entertainment empire beyond nightlife venues. Boobie Ike appears in Trailer 2is part of the core cast of supporting characters that intersect with Jason and Lucia's criminal journey. His dual role as a club owner and record label investor positions him at the intersection of Vice City's legal entertainment industry and its underground economy.9+Boobie Ike is a Vice City nightlife entrepreneur and the owner of the Jack of Hearts, one of the city's prominent strip clubs. He is investing in Only Raw Records as a way to expand his entertainment empire beyond nightlife venues. Boobie Ike appears in Trailer 2 and is part of the core cast of supporting characters that intersect with Jason and Lucia's criminal journey. His dual role as a club owner and record label investor positions him at the intersection of Vice City's legal entertainment industry and its underground economy.1010Dre'Quan Priest1313Dre'Quan Priest is a former street hustler who manages the day-to-day operations of Only Raw Records. His background in the streets gives him credibility in the hip-hop community, while his business relationship with Boobie Ike provides the financial backing needed to sign and promote artists. Dre'Quan is linked to Leonida's broader rap scene and is the creative driving force behind the label's roster.1515The official profiles tie both founders to the label in their own words. Boobie's profile carries the line "The club money pay for the studio, and the drug money pay for it all." Dre'Quan's carries "Only Raw... Records", "You're with the label now." and "Dancers are like my A&Rs. If the record's a hit, DJs gonna be spinnin' it."17+Label Roster1719Real Dimez1921Real Dimez is a Vice City hip-hop duo consisting of two members, Bae-Luxe and Roxy. The two have been friends since high school and create what is described as "spicy rap tracks" with a strong social media presence. An early hit single with DWNPLY brought them wider recognition, and after five years of building their following, they signed to Only Raw Records. Real Dimez are described as being on the verge of their big break, suggesting their story arc involves the pursuit of mainstream success through Boobie Ike and Dre'Quan's label.22+Real Dimez is a Vice City hip-hop duo consisting of two members, Bae-Luxe and Roxy. The two have been friends since high school and create what is described as "spicy rap tracks" with a strong social media presence. An early hit single with DWNPLY brought them wider recognition, and after five years and "a whole lot of trouble," they signed to Only Raw Records. Real Dimez are described as being on the verge of their big break, suggesting their story arc involves the pursuit of mainstream success through Boobie Ike and Dre'Quan's label.2123DWNPLY24+DWNPLY (Collaborator)2325DWNPLY is a local Vice City rapper who is also signed to Only Raw Records. He collaborated with Real Dimez on their breakthrough single. Details about DWNPLY's background and personality are limited, but his presence on the roster confirms that Only Raw Records has multiple artists beyond the Real Dimez duo.26+DWNPLY is a local Vice City rapper who collaborated with Real Dimez on their breakthrough single. Rockstar's bios do not say that he is signed to Only Raw Records; his connection to the label runs through Real Dimez.2527Music Production2830GTA VI has an in-game recording studio and digital audio workstation (DAW) that has drawn significant attention from the music community. The DAW interface visible in gameplay footage has been compared to FL Studio, the popular music production software used widely in hip-hop production. Reports indicate that FL Studio's interface has been recreated or referenced within the game, allowing players to potentially interact with music production as a gameplay mechanic. This represents a new frontier for the franchise, which has previously focused on music consumption through radio stations rather than music creation.31+Claims that the game includes an in-game recording studio with a digital audio workstation resembling FL Studio have circulated, but Rockstar has not shown or described music production tools in its trailers, the Extended Look or its website copy. The label's music is so far a story element; players' confirmed link to music remains the game's radio stations.3032Connection to the Story3234Only Raw Records is positioned as a central subplot within GTA VI's narrative. The record label connects several of the game's confirmed characters through business relationships, artistic partnerships, and the broader Vice City entertainment economy. Boobie Ike's involvement links the label to the nightlife and strip club scene, while Dre'Quan's street connections tie it to the criminal underworld. The gangs and factions of Vice City likely have overlapping interests with the label, as hip-hop and street culture are deeply intertwined in the game's depiction of modern Florida.3436The label's focus on up-and-coming artists trying to make it in Vice City parallels the protagonists' own ambitions. Jason and Lucia's criminal partnership is driven by the pursuit of money and freedom, and the artists on Only Raw Records are similarly chasing success in a city where legitimate and illegitimate paths to wealth are often blurred.3638GTA's Music Legacy38-The Grand Theft Auto series has a rich history of music integration. an earlier entry in the series (2002) is widely credited with popularizing licensed music in video games through its iconic 1980s soundtrack. an earlier entry in the series introduced custom radio stations. earlier entries in the series featured an original score alongside curated radio stations and later added Dr. Dre's exclusive music to the franchise's online experience. GTA VI's introduction of an in-game record label and music production tools represents the next evolution of this legacy, moving from passive music listening to active engagement with the music industry as a narrative and gameplay element.40-Known Details4240DetailInformationLabel nameOnly Raw RecordsCo-ownersBoobie Ike and Dre'Quan PriestSigned artistsReal Dimez (Bae-Luxe and Roxy), DWNPLYGenreHip-hopLocationVice City and LeonidaConnected businessesJack of Hearts strip club (Boobie Ike)Music productionIn-game DAW resembling FL Studio41+DetailInformationLabel nameOnly Raw RecordsCo-ownersBoobie Ike and Dre'Quan PriestSigned artistsReal Dimez (Bae-Luxe and Roxy)CollaboratorDWNPLY (early hit with Real Dimez; not confirmed as signed)GenreHip-hopLocationVice City, LeonidaConnected businessesJack of Hearts strip club (Boobie Ike)Music productionNot shown by Rockstar; claims of an in-game DAW are unconfirmed