(RZN) is a record label in the Avex Group that releases urban contemporary Japanese music. History The label was founded in 1999 by Max Matsuura with a focus on urban music, signing M-Flo as its first artist, then followed by Exile. In 2000, Koda Kumi was signed by Rhythm Zone and debuted with the song "Take Back". Artists and sublabels Main : 2NE1 (Avex/Rhythm Zone/YGEX) Afra and the Incredible Beatbox Band Aili Aria Asako Toki Asia Engineer Baby M Boyz II Men (Japan only) Bright Caravan The Chill Deep (formerly Color) Dorlis Dream DJ Emma Exile Atsushi (Atsushi Sato) Nesmith (Ryuta Karim Nesmith) FAKY Fukumimi Giant Swing Happiness Miyuki Hatakeyama Yuko Ishida Iconiq (Ito Ayumi) J Soul Brothers Jamosa Jonte Joey Boy Ken the 390 Kumi Koda Seara Kojo Lisa M-Flo Ryu Yeong-gi (Verbal) Taku Takahashi Mai May J. Micron' Stuff Mini Box mink Miray Shion Miyawaki Nao Ohashi Trio Shinichi Osawa Quadraphonic Ryohei Misako Sakazume Sowelu Satomi Takasugi Riki Takeuchi Tenjochiki Tohoshinki Tomita Lab Twenty4-7 Masaya Wada Warp-Generation yu-yu Zan I Don't Like Mondays. Fluctus (Genre: rock) Unchain Riddim Zone (Genre: reggae. Founded in 2006 by Ryo the Skywalker.) Akane NG Head Natural Radio Station Rankin Taxi Rickie-G Ryo the Skywalker Tsuyoshi Kawakami and His Moodmakers (Justa/Riddim Zone) U-Dou and Platy Former affiliates (2005–2006) (2001–2009) JYJ (2010–2013) See also Avex Trax J-pop List of record labels References External links Official site Japanese record labels Pop record labels Record labels owned by Avex Group Record labels established in 1999 1999 establishments in Japan