Hoo-Bangin' Records is a

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founded by Dedrick "Mack 10" Rolison in 1996. Its name is derived from the namesake song by his group

Westside Connection Westside Connection was an American hip-hop Supergroup (music), supergroup formed by Ice Cube, Mack 10, and WC (rapper), WC. The group's debut album, ''Bow Down'', reached the number two position on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 in 1996 ...

, which was released that same year. The label operated as an imprint of Priority and

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until 2000, and later Fontana Distribution after the label's 2011 re-launch.

History

1996 — 1999

On October 6, 1998, Mack 10 released his third studio album, '' The Recipe''. A top 15 charting album on the U.S. ''

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'', the album went on to be certified Gold by the RIAA. It was the lone release from Hoo-Bangin' that year.

2011 - Present

In 2011, it was announced that Mack 10 has revived Hoo Bangin'. Mack has signed a new distribution with Fontana, and revealed that he has a new lineup of respected veteran MCs, most notably

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. The platinum artist Xzibit will be joined by his former Strong Arm Steady band-mate Mitchy Slick, Oakland's Richie Rich, Glasses Malone and former

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group, The LBC Crew - with includes original Hoo Bangin' MC Techniec. The first release for Hoo Bangin' would be Mack 10 and Glasses Malone's collaborative release, Mack/Malone, on April 12. The long-delayed release will be Glasses' first retail album, while his Universal/Cash Money solo debut, ''Beach Cruiser'' released August 30. In a statement, Mack 10 said the following: "The Mack/Malone project is the perfect way to let folks know that Hoo Bangin' is coming back strong. We have been working really hard to make this release a memorable project for our fans. I want Hoo Bangin' to become the home of the best on the west." In August, Mack 10 re-signed Los Angeles quintet the Young Hoggs. The group worked extensively on Mack's 2003 project, Ghetto, Gutter & Gangsta. Reports that the Hoggs' debut album, The Hottest Around, will features appearances by Julio G, Dre'sta tha Gangsta and Big Wy of The Relativez.

Discography

;1998 * Mack 10 - '' The Recipe'' ;1999 * CJ Mac - '' Platinum Game'' * C.O.G. - '' Chilldrin of da Ghetto'' *

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- '' Section 8'' * Various Artists - ''Hoo-Bangin':The Mixtape, Vol. 1'' * Various Artists - ''Thicker than Water'' (soundtrack) ;2000 * The Comrads - '' Wake Up & Ball'' * Mack 10 - '' The Paper Route'' * MC Eiht - '' N' My Neighborhood'' ;2002 * Da Hood - '' Da Hood'' ;2003 * Mack 10 - '' Ghetto, Gutter & Gangsta'' *

- ''

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'' ;2005 * Mack 10 - '' Hustla's Handbook'' ;2009 * Mack 10 - '' Soft White'' ;2011 * Mack & Malone - ''Money Music'' * Glasses Malone - '' Beach Cruiser''

Roster

Current artists

* Mack 10 * Glasses Malone * Ya Boy * Richie Rich * The LBC Crew ''( Bad Azz, Techniec, Lil' C-Style)'' * Mitchy Slick

Former artists

* Allfrumtha I ''(Binky Mack & Squeak Ru)'' * Bad Azz * CJ Mac *

The Comrads The Comrads was American gangsta rap duo from Lynwood, California, composed of Kelly "K-Mac" Garmon and Terrell "Gangsta" Anderson. The pair made a major splash in the Los Angeles Los Angeles, often referred to by its initials L.A., is ...

''(Gangsta & K-Mac)'' * Da Hood ''(Cousteau, Deviossi, K-Mac, Mack 10, Skoop Delania & Techniec)'' *

* Red Café * Road Dawgs ''(G-Luv & Swamp Rat)'' * Techniec *

''( Mack 10, WC &

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)'' *

* Soultre' (Nanci Fletcher, Mia Bell, Indira Tyler)

Film Production

* '' Thicker than Water'' (1999) * '' WWF Aggression'' ** Entrance themes.

References

External links

Official Website
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