Smoke-a-Lot Records, distributed by

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 ...

, is a

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founded and owned by rapper

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 ...

and manager Kat Gaynor. The name comes from Yukmouth's Luniz nickname, "Smoke-a-Lot". The label itself is home to artists including

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 ...

Dru Down Danyel Robinson (born September 14, 1971), better known by his stage name Dru Down, is an American rapper and actor from Oakland, California. allmusic - Dru Down biography/ref> He is currently a member of The Regime, a collective of rappers ...

, Thug Lordz (Yukmouth &

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 off ...

), 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: ''

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'' (Yukmouth) *2004: '' In Thugz We Trust'' (Thug Lordz) *2004: ''

United Ghettos of America Vol. 2 ''United Ghettos of America Vol. 2'' is a soundtrack to accompany the DVD documentary by the same name released by Yukmouth in 2004. The soundtrack appeared on ''Billboard A billboard (also called a hoarding in the UK and many other parts o ...

'' (Yukmouth presents) *2008: ''

Million Dollar Mouthpiece ''Million Dollar Mouthpiece'' is the fourth studio album by rapper Yukmouth, released February 12, 2008 on Rap-A-Lot, Smoke-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records and Warner Bros. Records Warner Records Inc. (formerly Warner Bros. Records Inc.) is an ...

'' (Yukmouth) *2009: ''

The West Coast Don ''The West Coast Don'' is the fifth studio album by rapper Yukmouth, released on July 14, 2009 on Smoke-a-Lot Records/Asylum Records Asylum Records is an American record label, founded in 1971 by David Geffen and partner Elliot Roberts. It was ...

'' (Yukmouth) *2010: '' Free at Last'' (Yukmouth) *2010: ''

Thug Money ''Thug Money'' is the third studio album by hip hop group Thug Lordz, released September 28, 2010, on RBC / Smoke-A-Lot / West Coast Mafia Records. Track listing References External links Smokelotrecords.comOfficial Label Website * ...

'' (Thug Lordz) *2010: ''

Thuggin' & Mobbin' 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 me ...

'' (Yukmouth) *2012: ''

Half Baked ''Half Baked'' is a 1998 American stoner comedy film starring Dave Chappelle, Jim Breuer, Harland Williams, and Guillermo Díaz. The film was directed by Tamra Davis, co-written by Chappelle and Neal Brennan and produced by Robert Simonds. ...

'' (Yukmouth) *2013: ''

The Last Dragon ''The Last Dragon'' (sometimes listed as Berry Gordy's ''The Last Dragon'') is a 1985 American martial arts comedy film produced by Rupert Hitzig for Berry Gordy and directed by Michael Schultz. The film stars Taimak, Vanity, Julius Carry, C ...

'' ( The Regime) *2013: '' Dragon Gang'' ( The Regime) *2014: ''GAS (Grow And Sale)'' (Yukmouth)

Official mixtapes

* 2005: ''All Out War Vol. 1'' (The Regime) * 2005: ''All Out War Vol. 2'' (The Regime) * 2006: ''AK-47 Soundtrack to the Street (Yukmouth presents Ampichino) * 2006: ''Superheroes: Hot Az A Heata Vol. 2'' (Yukmouth presents Young Skrilla) * 2006: ''Million Dollar Game'' (Yukmouth) * 2007: ''All Out War Vol. 3'' (The Regime) * 2007: ''The City of Dope Vol. 1'' (Yukmouth) * 2011: ''Like A Beast Vol. 3'' (Faze)

Artists

*Thug Lordz * The Regime * Jamal a.k.a. Mally G *

*Faze *Young Dru *Lee Majors *J-Hood *SkrillaOnSet *1700ZI *Skrill-Dilly/Yung Skrilla

External links

Official site
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Discography

Studio albums

Official mixtapes

Artists

See also

External links