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Industry Number1 (IN#1) was originally launched in 2006 by brothers Leon (Graphic Design, Camera Work,editor) and Dale Rowe (Graphic Design, Camera Work) as a CD based digital music magazine distributed on the streets of major cities in the UK. As a consequence of the rise of online magazines, blog sites and social networks it became increasingly more difficult to distribute a CD based digital magazine. On the basis of this new environment, Shibe Alawiye (Filmmaker) joined IN#1 was re-launched online.

During this time a number of pilot episodes were shot for IN#1's show "The Hip Hop Scrapbook". They featured as part of the online magazine and focused on underground UK and US Hip Hop. Episodes included artists such as Immortal Technique, Canibus, Akala and Klashnekoff. This lead to interest from several media channels such as Channel AKA (Channel U at the time) and Just Fabulous (Short lived Urban music channel). The magazine then took a hiatus for the team to work on new business ventures. This eventually lead to the founding brothers Leon and Dale to part ways. Dale launched his clothing brand "Supa", and Leon created the music directory "Music Ming".

In 2011 after being inspired at a Hip Hop festival in Germany Industry Number1 was relaunched again. This time with the additions of Andre Hopkin (Director of the company, camera man, photographer, storyline, producer, director,research) and Pawel Szymanski (Director of the company up until November 2013, Head of technical developments, website.)

The new IN#1 online platform showcases the world of global Hip Hop. The online platform was designed for the purpose of promoting independent musicians from national and global scenes. The aim of IN#1 is to help fans of Hip Hop and alternative beats (Dubstep, Drum N Bass, Trap, etc) to discover new variations of the music they love, from all the four corners of the planet.

The company Industry Number 1 Limited was registered in May 2012.