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Yukmouth
Jerold Dwight Ellis III (born October 18, 1974), better known by his stage name Yukmouth, is an American rapper from East Oakland, Oakland, California. He is the founder of The Regime, Smoke-A-Lot Records and Godzilla Entertainment. He is a member of Thug Lordz with C-Bo. Career Yukmouth is a member of the rap duo Luniz, along with Numskull. Luniz recorded the weed anthem, " I Got 5 on It". Yukmouth signed a solo record deal at J-Prince's Rap-a-Lot Records, releasing four albums. His double album debut on the label, entitled '' Thugged Out: The Albulation'', went gold. Under his own label, Smoke-a-Lot Records, he has released DVDs and compilation albums, such as the ''United Ghettos of America'' series. Smoke-A-Lot Yukmouth is CEO of Smoke-A-Lot, which is distributed by Rap-a-Lot Records. The label is home to established artists such as Luniz, Dru Down, Thug Lordz (Yukmouth, C-Bo and Spice 1), The Regime, and Yukmouth himself. Godzilla Entertainment Godzilla Entertainme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Godzilla Entertainment
Jerold Dwight Ellis III (born October 18, 1974), better known by his stage name Yukmouth, is an American rapper from East Oakland, Oakland, California. He is the founder of The Regime (group), The Regime, Smoke-A-Lot Records and Godzilla Entertainment. He is a member of Thug Lordz with C-Bo. Career Yukmouth is a member of the rap duo Luniz, along with Numskull. Luniz recorded the Cannabis (drug), weed anthem, "I Got 5 on It". Yukmouth signed a solo record deal at James Smith (record executive), J-Prince's Rap-a-Lot Records, releasing four albums. His double album debut on the label, entitled ''Thugged Out: The Albulation'', went gold. Under his own label, Smoke-a-Lot Records, he has released DVDs and compilation albums, such as the ''United Ghettos of America'' series. Smoke-A-Lot Yukmouth is CEO of Smoke-a-Lot Records, Smoke-A-Lot, which is distributed by Rap-a-Lot Records. The label is home to established artists such as Luniz, Dru Down, Thug Lordz (Yukmouth, C-Bo and Spice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Ghettos Of America
''United Ghettos of America'' is a soundtrack to accompany the DVD Documentary by the same name released by rapper Yukmouth in 2002 on Smoke-a-Lot/Rap-A-Lot Records Rap-A-Lot is a hip hop record label co-founded by James Prince and Cliff Blodget in 1986. Smoke-a-Lot Records is a subsidiary. Rap-A-Lot was first distributed by A&M Records with the release of Raheem's 1988 debut ''The Vigilante''. The label w .... Track listing References External links Smokelotrecords.comOfficial Label Website Yukmouth albums West Coast hip hop soundtracks 2002 soundtrack albums Documentary film soundtracks Gangsta rap soundtracks {{2000s-westcoast-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smoke-A-Lot Records
Smoke-a-Lot Records, distributed by Rap-a-Lot Records, is a record label founded and owned by rapper Yukmouth and manager Kat Gaynor. The name comes from Yukmouth's Luniz nickname, "Smoke-a-Lot". The label itself is home to artists including Luniz, Dru Down, Thug Lordz (Yukmouth & C-Bo), The Regime, and Yukmouth himself. It is also home to newcomers Ampichino, Nyce, Young Dru, and Marc Shyst. Attached to the label as in-house DJ is former Cali Untouchable DJ, DJ Fingaz. Discography Studio albums *1998: '' Thugged Out: The Albulation'' (Yukmouth) *2001: '' Thug Lord: The New Testament'' (Yukmouth) *2002: ''Silver & Black'' (The Luniz) *2002: '' United Ghettos of America Vol. 1'' (Yukmouth presents) *2003: ''Godzilla'' (Yukmouth) *2004: '' In Thugz We Trust'' (Thug Lordz) *2004: ''United Ghettos of America Vol. 2'' (Yukmouth presents) *2008: '' Million Dollar Mouthpiece'' (Yukmouth) *2009: ''The West Coast Don'' (Yukmouth) *2010: '' Free at Last'' (Yukmouth) *2010: '' Thug Money' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smoke-a-Lot Records
Smoke-a-Lot Records, distributed by Rap-a-Lot Records, is a record label founded and owned by rapper Yukmouth and manager Kat Gaynor. The name comes from Yukmouth's Luniz nickname, "Smoke-a-Lot". The label itself is home to artists including Luniz, Dru Down, Thug Lordz (Yukmouth & C-Bo), The Regime, and Yukmouth himself. It is also home to newcomers Ampichino, Nyce, Young Dru, and Marc Shyst. Attached to the label as in-house DJ is former Cali Untouchable DJ, DJ Fingaz. Discography Studio albums *1998: '' Thugged Out: The Albulation'' (Yukmouth) *2001: '' Thug Lord: The New Testament'' (Yukmouth) *2002: ''Silver & Black'' (The Luniz) *2002: '' United Ghettos of America Vol. 1'' (Yukmouth presents) *2003: ''Godzilla'' (Yukmouth) *2004: '' In Thugz We Trust'' (Thug Lordz) *2004: ''United Ghettos of America Vol. 2'' (Yukmouth presents) *2008: '' Million Dollar Mouthpiece'' (Yukmouth) *2009: ''The West Coast Don'' (Yukmouth) *2010: '' Free at Last'' (Yukmouth) *2010: '' Thug Money' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
C-Bo
Shawn Thomas, also known by his stage name C-Bo, is an American rapper. C-Bo, notoriously known for his relationship with law enforcement, was one of the first rappers to be jailed due to his lyrical content, a scathing critique of political officials, including governor Pete Wilson, California's Prop. 184 mandatory 25-life sentences for three strike felons, and police on his track "Deadly Game" written with rapper X-Raided in 1995. He unsuccessfully argued for appeal three times, while gaining nationwide attention for arguably his most successful mainstream album. Although some charges were dropped as it was viewed as a violation of his First Amendment rights, he was arrested in California in 1998, under the suspicion that his violent rap lyrics violated his parole. He rapped his court statement to the presiding judge, in Ohio, who gave C-Bo probation on the condition that he also rap in a Public Service Announcement. He also notably appeared in the California Love music video. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rap-a-Lot Records
Rap-A-Lot is a hip hop record label co-founded by James Prince and Cliff Blodget in 1986. Smoke-a-Lot Records is a subsidiary. Rap-A-Lot was first distributed by A&M Records with the release of Raheem's 1988 debut ''The Vigilante''. The label was distributed through the 1990s by EMI's Priority Records (1991–1994), Noo Trybe Records (1994-1998), and Virgin Records (1998–2002). In the 2000s, it was distributed by Asylum Records and then Fontana Distribution. On August 22, 2013, Rap-A-Lot announced a distribution deal with RED Distribution. History The label was formed filling in a gap for recognition and promotion of southern talent especially in the Houston area. This was in part to label executives in other parts of the country passing on southern hip hop acts. During this period, DJ's from the east coast had been exploiting the region and pushing music from their domestic territories instead. Notable artists Rap A Lot 4 Life * Bun B *Pimp C (deceased) *Z-ro * Mike Dean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Regime (group)
The Regime (stylized as The ReGime) is an American hip hop collective created by Yukmouth in 1997, and originally included fellow rappers Tech N9ne, Phats Bossi, Madmax, Poppa LQ, Dizzle Don and Govnormatic. Not long after the original formation, Gonzoe of rap group Kausion and Lil Ke also joined. The group is signed to Yukmouth's Smoke-A-Lot Records, and share that label's dragon logo. The Regime is unique when it comes to rap groups in that the members are from different states and cities around the U.S.. Besides guest appearances on numerous Yukmouth related projects, the group has released three mixtapes in the ''All Out War'' series and have plans for their debut album to be titled ''Regime Dragon Gang''. Group members Current members *Ampichino *Basek *BG Bulletwound *Boss Tone *Big Rae *Bueno *C-Bo *Chase D.O.E. *Chino Nino *Digital Top Hat *Dizzle Don *DJ Fingaz *Don Menace *DORASEL *Dru Down *Mr. *Freeze * The Gatlin *Gov Matic *Grant Rice *Jamal * Jay R Jay *K. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Numskull
Luniz (formerly the LuniTunes) is an American hip hop duo from Oakland, California, formed by Yukmouth and Numskull. They were signed to Virgin Records, Noo Trybe Records, and C-Note Records. They were the flagship act for C-Note Records. The group is best known for the internationally successful hit in 1995 titled " I Got 5 on It". Discography Studio albums *''Operation Stackola'' (1995) *''Lunitik Muzik'' (1997) *'' Silver & Black'' (2002) *''High Timez'' (2015) *''No Pressure'' (2018) Extended plays *''Formally Known as the LuniTunes'' (1994) Filmography * 1996—''Original Gangstas'', as Customers at Thelma's Café Awards Grammy Award nominations References Musical groups from Oakland, California San Francisco Bay Area The San Francisco Bay Area, often referred to as simply the Bay Area, is a populous region surrounding the San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun Bay estuaries in Northern California. The Bay Area is defined by the Association of Bay Area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luniz
Luniz (formerly the LuniTunes) is an American hip hop duo from Oakland, California, formed by Yukmouth and Numskull. They were signed to Virgin Records, Noo Trybe Records, and C-Note Records. They were the flagship act for C-Note Records. The group is best known for the internationally successful hit in 1995 titled " I Got 5 on It". Discography Studio albums *''Operation Stackola'' (1995) *''Lunitik Muzik'' (1997) *'' Silver & Black'' (2002) *''High Timez'' (2015) *''No Pressure'' (2018) Extended plays *''Formally Known as the LuniTunes'' (1994) Filmography * 1996—''Original Gangstas'', as Customers at Thelma's Café Awards Grammy Award nominations References Musical groups from Oakland, California San Francisco Bay Area The San Francisco Bay Area, often referred to as simply the Bay Area, is a populous region surrounding the San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun Bay estuaries in Northern California. The Bay Area is defined by the Association of Bay Area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mac Dre
Andre Louis Hicks (July 5, 1970 – November 1, 2004), known by his stage name Mac Dre, was an American rapper from Vallejo, California. He was an instrumental figure in the emergence of hyphy The term hyphy ( ) is Oakland slang meaning "hyperactive". More specifically, it is an adjective describing the hip hop music and the culture associated with the area. The term was first coined by Oakland rapper Keak da Sneak. History The hy ..., a cultural movement in the Bay Area hip hop music, hip hop scene that emerged in the early 2000s. Hicks is considered one of the movement's key pioneers that fueled its popularity into mainstream, releasing songs with fast-paced rhymes and basslines that inspired a new style of dance. As the founder of the independent record label Thizz Entertainment, Hicks recorded dozens of albums and gave aspiring rappers an outlet to release albums locally. On November 1, 2004, Hicks was killed by an unknown assailant after a performance in Kansas City ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Smith (record Executive)
James L. Smith (also referred to as James Prince, J. Prince, or Lil J.) (born October 31, 1965) is an American music executive, promoter and manager. He is the CEO and co-founder of the Houston based record label Rap-A-Lot. Smith and his son Jas are known for introducing Canadian rapper Drake to Lil Wayne and helping Drake sign to Young Money Entertainment in 2009. He has also managed prolific boxers such as Andre Ward, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Shakur Stevenson. Prince is known as one of the 'godfather's of the rap music industry', and inspired other southern hip hop label executives including Birdman of Cash Money Records and Master P of No Limit Records. Artists that have had careers shaped by him included Scarface, Geto Boys and Bun B. Early life Prince was born to 16 year old mother Sharon Johnson with an older sister Zenia and younger half-brother Thelton. They grew up in Fifth Ward, Houston's 'Bloody Nickel' apartments which were known for cocaine use and poverty. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Oakland, Oakland, California
East Oakland is a geographical region of Oakland, California, United States, that stretches between Lake Merritt in the northwest and San Leandro in the southeast. As the southeastern portion of the city, East Oakland takes up the largest portion of the city's land area. The area is a major hub of Northern California's black community, with over 50% of East Oakland's inhabitants being black. According to figures from a 2000 U.S. Census, over 87,000 people reside in the East Oakland area. Geography East Oakland stretches between Lake Merritt in the northwest and San Leandro in the southeast. It generally has a diagonal layout. East Oakland has numbered avenues (1st to 109th) that run northeast to southwest, and numbered streets (East 7th to East 38th) that run northwest to southeast. Interstates 580 and 880 also run northwest to southeast. Main northwest–southeast thoroughfares include East 14th Street (renamed International Blvd. in 1996 within the city of Oakland only), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
