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Yukmouth
Jerold Dwight Ellis III (born October 18, 1974), better known by his stage name Yukmouth, is an American rapper. He is the founder of The Regime, Smoke-A-Lot Records and Godzilla Entertainment. 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 and C-Bo), The Regime, and Yukmouth himself. Godzilla Entertainment Godzilla Entertainment was an American record label founded and owned by Yukmouth, and operated by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dru Down
Danyel Robinson (born September 14, 1971), better known by his stage name Dru Down, is an American Rapping, rapper and actor from Oakland, California.[ allmusic - Dru Down biography] He is currently a member of The Regime (group), The Regime, a collective of rappers that includes Yukmouth, Tech N9ne, Messy Marv, BG Bulletwound, Dorasel, Grant Rice, and Tha Realest. Early life Danyel Robinson grew up in East Oakland, Oakland, California, East Oakland, California, raised by his grandmother and step-father after having lost his mother at the age of three. In his early teens, Robinson discovered from his grandmother that his biological father was bassist and singer Bootsy Collins, Collins having met his mother at a show. Music career Early career, ''Fools from the Streets'', ''Explicit Game'' and "Pimp of the Year" Robinson began developing an interest in rap music in the late 1980s, and eventually began recording his own songs as Dru Down, releasing his debut album ''Fools from ... [...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. He is the founder of The Regime, Smoke-A-Lot Records and Godzilla Entertainment. 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 and C-Bo), The Regime, and Yukmouth himself. Godzilla Entertainment Godzilla Entertainment was an American record label founded and owned by Yukmouth, and operated by both hi ... [...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 Jerold Dwight Ellis III (born October 18, 1974), better known by his stage name Yukmouth, is an American rapper. He is the founder of The Regime, Smoke-A-Lot Records and Godzilla Entertainment. Career Yukmouth is a member of the rap duo L ... in 2002 on Smoke-a-Lot/ Rap-A-Lot Records. 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 Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Thugz We Trust
''In Thugz We Trust'' is the debut collaboration album by American rappers C-Bo and Yukmouth (together known as the supergroup Thug Lordz). The album was released March 30, 2004, on West Coast Mafia Records and Smoke-A-Lot Records. It peaked at number 63 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 47 on the ''Billboard'' Top Heatseekers. Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))">((( In Thugz We Trust > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))) All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-01-06. The album features guest performances by Silverback Guerillaz, Eastwood, Killa Tay and also Spice 1, who would later join the group on their second album, '' Thug Lordz Trilogy''. Track listing Chart history References External links * In Thugz We Trust' at Discogs * In Thugz We Trust' at MusicBrainz MusicBrainz is a MetaBrainz project that aims to create a collaborative music database that is similar to the freedb project. MusicBrainz was founded in response to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
C-Bo
Shawn Thomas (born January 14, 1972), better known by his stage name C-Bo, is an American rapper from Sacramento, California. Known for his extensive legal troubles, he was the first notable rapper to be jailed due to his lyrical content in 1998. His 1995 song, "Deadly Game" (with X-Raided) earned this distinction, as its lyrics were a scathing critique of political officials, including governor Pete Wilson, and California's Prop. 184 three-strikes law. He ineffectively argued for appeal three times. 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. Also known for his frequent collaborations with fellow California-based rappers, he appeared in numerous videos for Tupac Shak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Godzilla (Yukmouth Album)
''Godzilla'' is the third solo studio album by American rapper Yukmouth. It was released on July 22, 2003 via Rap-A-Lot 4 Life. Recording sessions took place at Smoke House Studios in North Hollywood, and at Dean's List House of Hits and Noddfactor Studios in Houston. Production was handled by Nan Dogg, Dame Grease, Mike D., Mike Dean, Arch Bishop Storm, C. Notes, G-Casso, Joseph "JoJo" Hearne, Mr. Lee and Mr. Mixx, with J. Prince serving as executive producer. The album peaked at number 112 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 21 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a music chart published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine that ranks R&B and hip-hop albums based on sales in the United States and is compiled by Luminate. The chart debuted as Hot R&B LPs in the issue dated January 30, ... in the United States. Track listing Charts References External links * 2003 albums Yukmouth albums Rap-A-Lot Records albums Albums produced by Mr. Mixx ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Regime (group)
The Regime (stylized as The ReGime) is an American hip hop collective and supergroup created by Yukmouth in 1997, which 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 *DJ Don *DJ Fingaz *Don Menace *Dorasel *Dru Down *Freeze *Gov Matic *Grant Rice *Jamal * Jay R Jay *K.P. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Smith (record Executive)
James Prince (born James Andre Smith; October 31, 1965) is an American record executive, music promoter and talent manager. He founded the Houston-based Southern hip-hop record label Rap-A-Lot Records in 1986, which has discovered or signed artists including the groups Geto Boys, Do or Die, UGK, the respective solo careers of Scarface, Bun B and Pimp C, as well as rappers Devin the Dude, Z-Ro, and Trae tha Truth. He and his son Jas have been credited as an early career mentors for Canadian rapper Drake. Prince executively produced albums for the Geto Boys ('' Grip It! On That Other Level'', ''We Can't Be Stopped'', '' Till Death Do Us Part'', '' The Resurrection''), Scarface (''Mr. Scarface Is Back'', '' The World Is Yours'', '' The Diary'', '' The Untouchable'', '' My Homies'', ''The Last of a Dying Breed''), Big Mike ('' Somethin' Serious''), Do or Die ('' Picture This'', '' Headz or Tailz''), Yukmouth ('' Thugged Out: The Albulation''), Bun B (''Trill''), Pimp C (''Pimpala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 and Asylum Records Asylum Records is an American record label, founded in 1971 by David Geffen and partner Elliot Roberts. It was taken over by Warner Communications (now the Warner Music Group) in 1972, and later merged with Elektra Records to become Elektra/As .... Track listing References Yukmouth albums 2009 albums Asylum Records albums {{2009-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Atlantic Records Atlantic Recording Corporation (simply known as Atlantic Records) is an American record label founded in October 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson. Over the course of its first two decades, starting from the release of its first recor .... Shortly after this release, Yukmouth left Rap-A-Lot Records. Track listing Chart positions References 2008 albums Yukmouth albums Gangsta rap albums by American artists Albums produced by Cozmo Albums produced by Droop-E Albums produced by Mike Dean (record producer) Albums produced by Traxamillion {{2008-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |