Psycho+Logical-Records is an

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based in New York City. Founded in 1999 by rapper and producer Necro, its first release was Necro's debut ''

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''. It went on to release notable albums by hip hop artists such as the debut solo albums of

Ill Bill William Braunstein (born July 14, 1972), known by his stage name Ill Bill, is an American rapper and record producer from Brooklyn, New York City. Having gained fame in the underground hip hop group Non Phixion, Ill Bill is known for his diver ...

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, & Goretex of Non Phixion, as well as Mr. Hyde. Releases are distributed on CD & digitally through formats such as

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, and several albums and singles have been released on 12" vinyl as well. Among the label's current artists are Necro and Mr Hyde, and the label as of 2014 has released 42 albums.

History

1999-01: Founding, first releases

Psycho+Logical-Records is a record label owned by rapper Necro, and operating in New York City. Psycho+Logical-Records started off in November 1999 as a means through which Necro could release his debut album, ''

'', in 2000. The label was named after the concept that it is logical for acts to be psychotic. Before selling the album online, he would sell hard-copies to fans at shows and on the streets. According to Necro, at one point in 1999 he had around 100 international fans selling the CDs he'd personally pressed, writing that "they would sell it for $13, and give me $8 a CD, and keep $5 a CD." He states he was first inspired to sell records this way by reading interviews with

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. ''I Need Drugs'' officially was released in stores in 2000, and afterwards Necro signed a deal for both the Psycho+Logical imprint and the album with Landspeed Distribution. The original $125,000 contract was downsized after Landspeed claimed they were low on funds, and the album received less promotion than originally planned. To help compensate, Necro writes that he gave "1,000's of ''I Need Drugs'' sampler cassettes" to fans for free, often mailing them as a promotion. ''I Need Drugs'' was followed by his 2000 album '' Instrumentals Vol. 1'', and the following year he released the compilation album '' The Early Years: Rare Demos '91–'94'' by his collaborator and brother

. ''The Early Years: Rare Demos '91–'94'' is the first rarities released under Psycho+Logical-Records. Featured guests on the compilation include Non Phixion and Circle of Tyrants member Goretex. These tracks where recorded between 1991 and 1994. Necro went on to release several more albums in 2001, including '' Gory Days'' with

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as a distributor. The label has a long history of releasing instrumental albums to accompany major studio releases, such as '' Gory Days Instrumentals'' in 2003.

2003–09: Increased output

The first wave of albums released on Necro's label were entirely produced by Necro himself. This includes the debut solo albums of Non Phixion members Ill Bill,

and Goretex after he already produced 7 songs for Non Phixion's debut album '' The Future Is Now'' in 2002 and Non Phixion's ''The Green CD'' in 2004, and two albums for label member Mr Hyde. "What's Wrong with Bill?" is Ill Bill's debut studio album, released on March 2, 2004, by Psycho+Logical. The album spawned one single, " The Anatomy of a School Shooting", and a music video for "Chasing the Dragon". Necro produced the entire album. The label has also previously worked with groups such as Non Phixion (Goretex,

ill Bill William Braunstein (born July 14, 1972), known by his stage name Ill Bill, is an American rapper and record producer from Brooklyn, New York City. Having gained fame in the underground hip hop group Non Phixion, Ill Bill is known for his diver ...

), with whom Necro formed the supergroup Secret Society and released an album on the label. Circle of Tyrants was an underground hip hop group signed to the label consisting of Necro, Ill BIll, Mr Hyde and Goretex. The group only released one album, named "The Circle of Tyrants" which was released in 2005. Necro produced all tracks on this album. Goretex released several albums on Psycho-Logical but left after being kicked out of Non Phixion. After the group disbanded, other members went on to release solo projects, several on Psycho-Logical as well.

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was associated with the label for a time, as was the rapper Nems, who was originally going to release '' Prezident's Day'' on the label, but eventually released it under Creative Juices as Necro was having difficulties with

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at the time.

2010–14: Recent years

Recent albums include '' The Murder Murder Kill Kill EP'' by Necro, released in August 2012 and featuring the appearance of

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.The Murder Murder Kill Kill EP on All Hip Hop
(November 7, 2011) Necro had a collaboration on the label with

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and Kool G Rap in 2013. As of 2014 the major artists associated with the label include Mr. Hyde and Necro.

Distribution

The label has a history of using several distributors, first with Landspeed Distribution for the first year, and then

and

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. In 2012 the label became associated with the distribution INgrooves. As of 2014 the entire Psycho+Logical-Records catalog is available on

listed under Necro, as well as 300 other national and international digital outlets. CD and vinyl prints of several releases can be obtained via stores.

Artists

;Current * Necro * Mr Hyde ;Past * Circle Of Tyrants * Goretex *

* Nems *

* Riviera Regime *

* Sean Strange * Secret Society ( Non Phixion and Necro)

Discography

Albums

12" singles

References

External links

NecroProduct.comPsycho+Logical-Records on Facebook
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