For Violator, there would be no commercials, films or TV shows without maintaining a focus on the music. Platinum and gold are the norm for each artist CD on the roster. "We have always considered ourselves and the artists we represent to be progressive, and leaders in our field'', says Mona Scott. Leave it to Chris Lighty, CEO & Founder of Violator Management, to sum it all up. ''Let's face it. Right now, it's a very interesting time to be young and black'' And a Violator.