Poe Boy Music Group (formerly Poe Boy Entertainment) is an American
record label
A record label, or record company, is a brand or trademark of music recordings and music videos, or the company that owns it. Sometimes, a record label is also a publishing company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the produ ...
, founded in 1999 by Elric "E-Class" Prince, the label's founder and CEO. President of Poe Boy Music Group Elvin "Big Chuck" Prince, CEO of Hiram Music Group & CEO of 24hourhiphop.com. That same year the label signed local Miami rappers, Cognito, The P.O.D, Brisco and singer Rodney Kohn who set the label in motion. Poe Boy Music Group signed acts such as
Flo Rida
Tramar Lacel Dillard (born September 16, 1979), better known by his stage name Flo Rida (, ), is an American rapper and singer. His 2007 breakout single " Low" was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital dow ...
,
J Rand
Joshua Paul Randall (born 15 April 1987), known professionally as J Rand (and formerly known as "J Randall"), is an American singer, songwriter, actor and dancer. He was formerly signed to Interscope Records but left the label in early 2013. F ...
, Kulture Shock, Billy Blue, Jacki-O,
Brisco,
Rick Ross
William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper.
Prior to releasing his debut single, "Hustlin'", in 2006, Ross was the subject of a bidding war, receiving offers from Sean Combs, D ...
, and
Brianna Perry
Brianna Perry (born January 11, 1992), also known as Lil' Brianna, is an American rapper and actress from Miami-Dade County, Florida. She was the youngest act signed to Missy Elliott's label The Goldmind Inc.. Perry made her debut on Trina's alb ...
.
The label has a close affiliation with fellow Miami based label
Slip-n-Slide Records
Slip-N-Slide Records is an American record label, founded in 1994 by Ted Lucas.
History
Ted Lucas founded the label in 1994. Slip-n-Slide signed local rapper Trick Daddy Dollars in its early years; he debuted in 1997 with the locally popular albu ...
.
Artists
Current roster
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Flo Rida
Tramar Lacel Dillard (born September 16, 1979), better known by his stage name Flo Rida (, ), is an American rapper and singer. His 2007 breakout single " Low" was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital dow ...
(Poe Boy/IMG/Strongarm/Atlantic
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)
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J Rand
Joshua Paul Randall (born 15 April 1987), known professionally as J Rand (and formerly known as "J Randall"), is an American singer, songwriter, actor and dancer. He was formerly signed to Interscope Records but left the label in early 2013. F ...
(Formerly knowns as J Randall)
(Poe Boy/ Geffen)
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Brisco ( Cash Money/Universal Motown
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)
*Rodney Kohn
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/Strongarm)
*
Brianna Perry
Brianna Perry (born January 11, 1992), also known as Lil' Brianna, is an American rapper and actress from Miami-Dade County, Florida. She was the youngest act signed to Missy Elliott's label The Goldmind Inc.. Perry made her debut on Trina's alb ...
(Poe Boy/Atlantic Records
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)
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Billy Blue
William Blue (c. 1767 – 7 May 1834) was an Australian convict who, after completing his sentence, became a boatman providing one of the first services to take people across Sydney Harbour. He was also made a water bailiff and watched boat t ...
(Poe Boy/ Konvict/ Mosley/Interscope
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group through its Interscope Geffen A&M imprint. Founded in late 1990 by Jimmy Iovine and Ted Field as a $20 million joint venture with Atlantic Records of Warner Musi ...
)
*Kulture Shock (consisting of City, Jase and
Stephie Lecor)
(Poe Boy/Hiram Group)
*DJ Smokey Bear
(Poe Boy/Hiram Group)
*
YT Triz
*King leonidas (Poe Boy/ Hiram Group)
Producers
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JRock
Poe Boy Music Group (formerly Poe Boy Entertainment) is an American record label, founded in 1999 by Elric "E-Class" Prince, the label's founder and CEO. President of Poe Boy Music Group Elvin "Big Chuck" Prince, CEO of Hiram Music Group & CEO of ...
*
Flyntstones
Comedians
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Benji Brown
Past releases
The P.O.D – ''The Power Of Dollars''
*Released: October 1, 2001
*Chart positions:
*
RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. :
Cognito – ''Tru Cognizance''
*Released: November 5, 2002
*Chart positions:
*
RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. :
*Singles: "Addicted To Ya", "Big Bank"
Jacki-O
Angela Brookins-Gillispie (born November 24, 1971), better known as Jacki-O, is an American rapper who is now signed to her own label Virtuous Woman Entertainment. Born in Florida, she got her first break in 2003 with the sex rap "P (Real Good)" ...
– ''
Poe Little Rich Girl
''Poe Little Rich Girl'' is the debut album by Jacki-O. The album was released on October 26, 2004, by Poe Boy Music Group and TVT Records. The album produced three official singles: "Fine" featuring Ying Yang Twins, "Sugar Walls" (not to be c ...
''
*Released: October 26, 2004
*Chart positions: No. 95 Billboard
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RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. :
*Singles: "Nookie (Real Good)", "Fine", "Sugar Walls", "Break You Off"
Rick Ross
William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper.
Prior to releasing his debut single, "Hustlin'", in 2006, Ross was the subject of a bidding war, receiving offers from Sean Combs, D ...
– ''
Trilla
''Trilla'' is the second studio album by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released on March 11, 2008, by Slip-n-Slide Records, Def Jam South Recordings and Poe Boy Entertainment. Production was handled by The Runners, J. R. Rotem, Drumma B ...
''
*Released: March 11, 2008
*Chart positions: No. 1 Billboard
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RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. : Gold
*U.S. sales: 700,000+
*Singles: "
Speedin'
"Speedin'" is a song co-written and recorded by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released in October 16, 2007 as the lead single from his second album '' Trilla''. The song features R&B singer R. Kelly. The song is produced by production team ...
", "
The Boss", "
Here I Am", "This Is the Life"
Flo Rida
Tramar Lacel Dillard (born September 16, 1979), better known by his stage name Flo Rida (, ), is an American rapper and singer. His 2007 breakout single " Low" was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital dow ...
– ''
Mail on Sunday
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''
*Released: March 18, 2008
*Chart positions: No. 4 Billboard
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RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. :
*U.S. sales: 350,000+
*Singles: "
Low", "
Elevator
An elevator or lift is a wire rope, cable-assisted, hydraulic cylinder-assisted, or roller-track assisted machine that vertically transports people or freight between floors, levels, or deck (building), decks of a building, watercraft, ...
", "
In the Ayer"
Billy Blue – ''Rated Hood - The Street Album''
(Mixtape)
*Released:
2008
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*Chart positions:
*
RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. :
*Singles: "Ball Like A Dog", "Get Like Me"
Flo Rida
Tramar Lacel Dillard (born September 16, 1979), better known by his stage name Flo Rida (, ), is an American rapper and singer. His 2007 breakout single " Low" was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital dow ...
– ''
R.O.O.T.S.
''R.O.O.T.S.'' (short for ''Route of Overcoming the Struggle'') is the second studio album by American rapper Flo Rida. It was released on March 24, 2009, by Poe Boy Entertainment and Atlantic Records.[RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets.] :
*Singles: "
Right Round
"Right Round" is a single performed by American rapper Flo Rida featuring guest vocals from American singer Kesha. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album, '' R.O.O.T.S.'' (2009). It was released to radio on January ...
", "
Shone", "
Sugar
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"
Rick Ross
William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper.
Prior to releasing his debut single, "Hustlin'", in 2006, Ross was the subject of a bidding war, receiving offers from Sean Combs, D ...
– ''
Deeper Than Rap
''Deeper Than Rap'' is the third studio album by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released on April 21, 2009, by his record label Maybach Music Group and Slip-n-Slide Records; distributed by Def Jam Recordings. Recording sessions for the album t ...
''
*Released: April 21, 2009
*Chart Positions: No. 1 Billboard
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RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. :
*Singles: "
Magnificent", "
Usual Suspects
''The Usual Suspects'' is a 1995 neo-noir mystery thriller film directed by Bryan Singer and written by Christopher McQuarrie. It stars Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro, Kevin Pollak, Chazz Palminteri, Pete Postlethwaite, and ...
"
Flo Rida
Tramar Lacel Dillard (born September 16, 1979), better known by his stage name Flo Rida (, ), is an American rapper and singer. His 2007 breakout single " Low" was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital dow ...
- ''
Only One Flo (Part 1)
''Only One Flo (Part 1)'' is the third studio album by American rapper Flo Rida, which was released on November 30, 2010, through Atlantic Records, and his own label Poe Boy Entertainment. The album was preceded by the singles " Club Can't Handle ...
''
*Released: November 30, 2010
*Chart Positions: No. 107 Billboard
*
RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. :
*Singles: "
Club Can't Handle Me
"Club Can't Handle Me" is a song by American recording artist Flo Rida featuring French producer David Guetta. It was released as a digital download on iTunes on June 28, 2010 as the lead single of the ''Step Up 3D'' soundtrack album and is also i ...
", "
Turn Around (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)
"Turn Around (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)" is a song by American rapper Flo Rida from his third studio album, ''Only One Flo (Part 1)'', which features American producer DJ Frank E. It was released as the second single on 8 November 2010 in the United States. ...
", "
Who Dat Girl
"Who Dat Girl" is a song by American rapper Flo Rida. It features American singer Akon. The song was written by Flo Rida, Dr. Luke, Claude Kelly, Benny Blanco, Bruno Mars, and Philip Lawrence, and it was produced by Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco. I ...
"
Flo Rida
Tramar Lacel Dillard (born September 16, 1979), better known by his stage name Flo Rida (, ), is an American rapper and singer. His 2007 breakout single " Low" was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital dow ...
- ''
Wild Ones
*Released: July 3, 2012
*Chart Positions: No. 14 Billboard
*
RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. :
*Singles: "
Good Feeling", "
Wild Ones", "
Whistle
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" "
I Cry I Cry may refer to
Music
* ''I Cry'' (album), 2008 EP by Rotersand
* "I Cry" (Flo Rida song), 2012
* "I Cry" (Ja Rule song), 2001 Ja Rule song featuring Lil' Mo
* "I Cry" (Tammy Cochran song), 2001
* "I Cry" (Usher song), 2020
*"I Cry", a 1965 song ...
"
Upcoming releases
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Brisco – ''Street Medicine''
*Billy Blue – ''The Story Of My Life''
*
Brianna Perry
Brianna Perry (born January 11, 1992), also known as Lil' Brianna, is an American rapper and actress from Miami-Dade County, Florida. She was the youngest act signed to Missy Elliott's label The Goldmind Inc.. Perry made her debut on Trina's alb ...
– ''Girl Talk''
External links
New Official Website
{{Authority control
Record labels established in 1999
American record labels
Hip hop record labels
Warner Music labels
Atlantic Records