Hoo-Bangin' Records is a

record label "Big Three" music labels A record label or record company is a brand or trademark of Sound recording and reproduction, music recordings and music videos, or the company that owns it. Sometimes, a record label is also a Music publisher, ...

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

Capitol Records Capitol Records, LLC (known legally as Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007), and simply known as Capitol, is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group through its Capitol Music Group imprint. It was founded as the first West Coast-base ...

until 2000, and later

Fontana Distribution Fontana Distribution was a division of San Franciscobased Isolation Network (now owned by the Virgin Music Group unit of the Universal Music Group since 2019). A minority stake of the company was owned by Universal Music until Ingrooves acquired ...

after the label's 2011 re-launch.

History

1996 — 1999

On October 6, 1998,

Mack 10 Dedrick D'Mon Rolison (born August 9, 1971), better known by his stage name Mack 10, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and record executive. He was a member of hip hop supergroup Westside Connection along with WC and Ice C ...

released his third studio album, '' The Recipe''. A top 15 charting album on the U.S. ''

Billboard 200 The ''Billboard'' 200 is a record chart ranking the 200 most popular music albums and EPs in the United States. It is published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists. Sometimes, a rec ...

'', 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

Xzibit Alvin Nathaniel Joiner (born September 18, 1974), better known by his stage name Xzibit (pronounced "''exhibit''), is an American rapper, actor, television presenter, radio personality, and record executive. He began his musical career in 1992, ...

. The platinum artist Xzibit will be joined by his former

Strong Arm Steady Strong Arm Steady, often referred to as SAS, is a hip hop group in California's underground hip hop scene. As of December 2009, the act consists of members Phil Da Agony, Krondon, of Los Angeles, and Mitchy Slick of San Diego, California. Ori ...

band-mate

Mitchy Slick Charles Mitchell (born December 29, 1973), known professionally as Mitchy Slick, is an American rapper from Southeast San Diego, California. He is a member of the rap supergroup Strong Arm Steady, along with rappers Phil Da Agony and Krondon. H ...

, Oakland's Richie Rich,

Glasses Malone Charles Phillip Ivory Penniman (born December 10, 1978), known professionally Glasses Malone, is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California. Early life Charles Penniman grew up in the Watts and Compton neighborhoods in Greater Los Angeles. ...

and former

Snoop Dogg Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. ( ; born October 20, 1971), better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg), is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Rooted in West Coast hip-hop, he is widely regarded as one of t ...

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 *

- '' The Recipe'' ;1999 *

CJ Mac Bryan Ross, also known as CJ Mac is an American rapper and actor. Early life CJ Mac was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He was a member of the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips. Music career He released his independent debut EP, ''Co ...

- '' Platinum Game'' * C.O.G. - '' Chilldrin of da Ghetto'' *

MC Eiht Aaron Bernard Tyler (born May 22, 1971), better known by his stage name MC Eiht (pronounced "MC Eight"), is an American rapper. Many of his songs are based on his life in Compton. His stage name was partly inspired by the numeral in KRS-One's nam ...

- '' 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 ''N' My Neighborhood'' is the fifth studio album by American rapper MC Eiht. It was released on June 20, 2000, through Hoo-Bangin' Records and Priority Records, making it his sophomore and final album for the label. The album was produced by You ...

'' ;2002 * Da Hood - '' Da Hood'' ;2003 * Mack 10 - '' Ghetto, Gutter & Gangsta'' *

- ''

Terrorist Threats ''Terrorist Threats'' is the second and final studio album by American West Coast hip hop supergroup (music), supergroup Westside Connection. It was released on December 9, 2003 through Hoo-Bangin' Records and Capitol Records. Hip hop productio ...

'' ;2005 * Mack 10 - ''

Hustla's Handbook ''Hustla's Handbook'' is the seventh solo studio album by American rapper Mack 10. It was released on September 27, 2005 via Hoo-Bangin'/Capitol Records. Production was handled by Bruce Waynne, Dirty Swift, DL, Fredwreck, J Classic, Ron "Neff ...

'' ;2009 * Mack 10 - ''

Soft White ''Soft White'' is the eighth solo studio album by American rapper Mack 10. It was released on September 29, 2009, through Hoo-Bangin' Records with distribution via Fontana. The album was produced by Don Vito, Ervin "EP" Pope, DJ Green Lantern, D ...

'' ;2011 * Mack & Malone - ''Money Music'' *

- '' Beach Cruiser''

Roster

Current artists

Ya Boy William Joseph Crawford (born January 28, 1984), known by his stage name Ya Boy (also known as Rich Rocka), is an American rapper from Fillmore District, California. He is best known for his 2011 single " Lock Down" (with DJ Drama featuring Ak ...

* Richie Rich * The LBC Crew ''( Bad Azz, Techniec,

Lil' C-Style The LBC Crew (Long Beach City Crew) was a hip-hop trio from Long Beach, California. They were the first act to be executively-produced by Snoop Dogg. During their time with Death Row, the LBC Crew recorded a previously unreleased album entitle ...

)'' *

Former artists

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

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 Jermaine Alfred Denny,, Konvict Music. Accessed October 10, 2011. (born September 19, 1976), known professionally as Red Café, is a Guyanese-American rapper. He formed the short-lived hip hop group Da Franchise in the late 1990s, who signed w ...

Road Dawgs The Road Dawgs were an American hip hop duo composed of G-Luv and Swamp Rat. They started their career as associates of Naughty by Nature in 1993. They then signed a deal with Mack 10's Hoo-Bangin' Records in the late 90s and issued their only ...

''(G-Luv & Swamp Rat)'' * Techniec *

''(

, WC &

Ice Cube O'Shea Jackson Sr. (born June 15, 1969), known professionally as Ice Cube, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor, and film producer. His lyrics on N.W.A's 1989 album '' Straight Outta Compton'' contributed to gangsta rap's widespread popu ...

)'' *

* 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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