A-Born Records is an independent record label label built on brotherhood, originality, and resilience. Founded in 2011 in the basement of Johnny 2 Good's mother’s house, the label was born from a shared dream between two brothers — Ivan Mosquea (aka Johnny 2 Good) and Anthony Mosquea (aka Bob Santos).

The name A-Born comes from a tight-knit high school clique Johnny was part of called A.B.O.R.N-P.O.S., originally standing for “A Bunch Of Real Niggaz Pop On Sight.” But as the label evolved and matured, so did its message. In 2016, the acronym was redefined to represent a more purposeful vision:

Always Be Original, Regret Nothing — more than a motto, it's a mindset. It’s about taking risks, thinking beyond limits, and pushing creative boundaries to achieve greatness. We believe in embracing failure as part of the journey, staying true to your vision, and inspiring others to do the same.

Our roster today is rooted in hip hop,  but the dream is bigger. As we grow, we aim to expand into new genres, new cultures, and new forms of expression.

This is A-Born. Built from nothing. Designed to last.