SMC grew out of a vision that Saroj Thapa had in early 2000s to launch a new kind of record label, one based in his hometown, that would be about hip hop music.
Saroj crossed paths with Micheal Luna and Charles Vasquez, and SMC came one step closer to being realized.
His instincts were right—the first release brought in and shepherded by Bronson was Ya Boy's first cousins, Bay Area hip-hop artists San Quinn and Messy Marv.
The recruitment of Tashjian's fellow industry icon George Nauful to steer the company's business affairs and financial sectors completed the foundation.
George Nauful and Will Bronson are no longer owners, officers, or employees of SMC Recordings.