MCA Records and Louil Silas Jr. established Silas Records in 1992. MCA Records distributed the label, where Silas at the time was executive vice president, A&R/Artist Development, Black Music Division. Silas Records' first album release was the debut album "Precious" from singer/songwriter Chanté Moore. Silas Records was based at the MCA Records headquarters in Universal City, California. The label was discontinued in 1999/2000 and was fully absorbed by MCA Records.