Rap-A-Lot is a
hip hop 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 prod ...
co-founded by
James Prince
James L. Smith (also referred to as James Prince, J. Prince, or Lil J.) (born October 31, 1965) is an American music executive, promoter and manager. He is the CEO and co-founder of the Houston based record label Rap-A-Lot. Smith and his son ...
and Cliff Blodget
in 1986.
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 Luni ...
is a subsidiary.
Rap-A-Lot was first distributed by
A&M Records
A&M Records was an American record label founded as an independent company by Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss in 1962. Due to the success of the discography A&M released, the label garnered interest and was acquired by PolyGram in 1989 and began distr ...
with the release of Raheem's 1988 debut ''The Vigilante''. The label was distributed through the 1990s by
EMI
EMI Group Limited (originally an initialism for Electric and Musical Industries, also referred to as EMI Records Ltd. or simply EMI) was a British transnational conglomerate founded in March 1931 in London. At the time of its break-up in 2012, ...
's
Priority Records
Priority Records is an American distribution company and record label known for artists including N.W.A, Ice-T, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Big L, Silkk the Shocker and Westside Connection. It also distributed hip hop record labels including Death ...
(1991–1994),
Noo Trybe Records
Noo Trybe Records was an American hip hop record label established in 1994 by Eric L. Brooks and operated as a sublabel of Virgin Records. It worked with several independent hip hop labels including Rap-A-Lot Records and AWOL.
History
A portion ...
(1994-1998), and
Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a record label owned by Universal Music Group. It originally founded as a British independent record label in 1972 by entrepreneurs Richard Branson, Simon Draper, Nik Powell, and musician Tom Newman. It grew to be a worldw ...
(1998–2002). In the 2000s, it was distributed by
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/Asyl ...
and then
Fontana Distribution
Fontana Distribution was a division of San Francisco-based 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 acquire ...
.
On August 22, 2013, Rap-A-Lot announced a distribution deal with
RED Distribution
RED Music, stylized RED MUSIC, formerly RED Distribution, LLC (Relativity Entertainment Distribution) was a Sony-owned sales and marketing division that merged under The Orchard in 2017. RED previously handled releases for more than sixty in ...
.
History
The label was formed filling in a gap for recognition and promotion of southern talent especially in the Houston area. This was in part to label executives in other parts of the country passing on southern hip hop acts. During this period, DJ's from the east coast had been exploiting the region and pushing music from their domestic territories instead.
Notable artists
Rap A Lot 4 Life
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Bun B
Bernard James Freeman (born March 19, 1973), known professionally as Bun B, is an American rapper. He is best known as one half of the southern rap duo UGK (UnderGround Kingz), a group he formed in 1987 alongside Pimp C. Aside from his work wit ...
*
Pimp C
Chad Lamont Butler (December 29, 1973 – December 4, 2007), better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper and record producer. He was best known for his work with Bun B as one half of the hip-hop duo Underground Kingz (UGK).
S ...
(deceased)
*
Z-ro
Joseph Wayne McVey IV (born January 19, 1977), better known by his stage names Z-Ro and the Mo City Don, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He was named one of America's most underrated rappers by ''The New York Times'' in 2007.
Early li ...
*
Mike Dean
*
Juvenile
*
Geto Boys
Geto Boys (originally spelled Ghetto Boys) was an American hip-hop group originally formed in Houston, Texas. The Geto Boys enjoyed success in the 1990s with the group's classic lineup consisting of Bushwick Bill, Scarface and Willie D, ear ...
*
Trae Tha Truth
Frazier Othel Thompson III (born July 3, 1980), better known by his stage name Trae tha Truth (or simply Trae), is an American rapper and record executive from Houston, Texas. Embarking on a musical career in 1998, he soon established himself ...
*
Scarface
Scarface may refer to:
Gangster-related
* ''Scarface'' (novel), a novel by Armitage Trail, loosely based on Capone's rise to power.
** ''Scarface'' (1932 film), a film starring Paul Muni
** ''Scarface'' (1983 film), a remake starring Al Pacin ...
*
Do or Die
*
Devin The Dude
Devin Copeland (born June 4, 1970), better known by his stage name Devin the Dude, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He is known for his unique rapping style and his 2002 songs "Lacville '79" and "Doobie Ashtray".
Early life
Devin Cope ...
*
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 ...
Rap A Lot Boxing
*
Shakur Stevenson
Ash-Shakur Stevenson (born June 28, 1997) is an American professional boxer. He is a former world champion in two Weight class (boxing), weight classes, having held the WBO featherweight title from 2019 to 2020, the WBO super featherweight title ...
YEMG (Jas Prince)
*
Drake
Drake may refer to:
Animals
* A male duck
People and fictional characters
* Drake (surname), a list of people and fictional characters with the family name
* Drake (given name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name ...
*
YK Osiris
Osiris Jahkail Williams (born September 7, 1998), known professionally as YK Osiris, is an American rapper and singer from Jacksonville, Florida. He initially gained popularity with the release of his songs "I'm Next (Freestyle)" and "Valentine" ...
New Wave (Baby Jay Prince)
*
Cordae
Cordae Amari Dunston (born August 26, 1997) known mononymously as Cordae (formerly YBN Cordae and Entendre), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He gained popularity by releasing remixes of popular songs, such as " My Name Is" by Emine ...
*
Almighty Jay
Jay Gerard Bradley (born August 6, 1998), known professionally as Almighty Jay (formerly YBN Almighty Jay), is an American rapper. He was part of the YBN collective before their disbandment in August 2020. He is best known for singles such as "C ...
*
YBN Nahmir
Nicholas Alexander Simmons (Born December 18, 1999), known professionally as YBN Nahmir, is an American rapper. He is best known for his singles " Rubbin Off the Paint" which charted at number 46 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, " Bounce Out ...
Discography
1980s
1987
*
Ghetto Boys
The Ghetto Boys is a street gang based in New Cross, Lewisham and Deptford, South London.
The gang was formed on the Woodpecker/Milton Court Estate and its members are primarily of Black British origin. Most of the members are from the London ...
- ''Car Freak''
*
Ghetto Boys
The Ghetto Boys is a street gang based in New Cross, Lewisham and Deptford, South London.
The gang was formed on the Woodpecker/Milton Court Estate and its members are primarily of Black British origin. Most of the members are from the London ...
- ''You Ain't Nothing / I Run This''
* 2 Bad Brothers
;1988
*
Raheem - ''The Vigilante''
*
Ghetto Boys
The Ghetto Boys is a street gang based in New Cross, Lewisham and Deptford, South London.
The gang was formed on the Woodpecker/Milton Court Estate and its members are primarily of Black British origin. Most of the members are from the London ...
- ''
Making Trouble
''Making Trouble'' is the debut album by the American hip-hop group the Ghetto Boys. The group originally consisted of Bushwick Bill, DJ Ready Red, Sire Jukebox and Prince Johnny C. Following the release of ''Making Trouble'', Rap-A-Lot Recor ...
''
*Royal Flush - ''Uh Oh!''
*Def IV - ''Nice and Hard''
1989
*
Geto Boys
Geto Boys (originally spelled Ghetto Boys) was an American hip-hop group originally formed in Houston, Texas. The Geto Boys enjoyed success in the 1990s with the group's classic lineup consisting of Bushwick Bill, Scarface and Willie D, ear ...
- ''
Grip It! On That Other Level
''Grip It! On That Other Level'' is the second studio album by the Houston, Texas based hip-hop group, the Ghetto Boys (later spelled Geto Boys), released on March 12, 1989, on Rap-A-Lot Records. Following the disappointing results of the group' ...
''
*
Willie D
William James Dennis is an American rapper, best known as a member of the Houston rap group the Geto Boys, alongside Bushwick Bill and Scarface. He maintains and regularly uploads to his YouTube channel, posting social commentary videos. As of ...
- ''
Controversy
Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of conflicting opinion or point of view. The word was coined from the Latin ''controversia'', as a composite of ''controversus'' – "turned in an opposite d ...
''
1990s
1990
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Choice
A choice is the range of different things from which a being can choose. The arrival at a choice may incorporate motivators and models. For example, a traveler might choose a route for a journey based on the preference of arriving at a given ...
- ''
The Big Payback
''Ego Trip's The Big Playback'' is a 2000 compilation album released by the American record label Rawkus Records on April 11, 2000. The album was released with the collaboration of the writers for '' Ego Trip'' magazine and made as a companion p ...
''
*
Geto Boys
Geto Boys (originally spelled Ghetto Boys) was an American hip-hop group originally formed in Houston, Texas. The Geto Boys enjoyed success in the 1990s with the group's classic lineup consisting of Bushwick Bill, Scarface and Willie D, ear ...
- ''
The Geto Boys
Geto Boys (originally spelled Ghetto Boys) was an American hip-hop group originally formed in Houston, Texas. The Geto Boys enjoyed success in the 1990s with the group's classic lineup consisting of Bushwick Bill, Scarface and Willie D, earning ...
''
1991
*
O.G. Style - ''
I Know How to Play 'Em
''I Know How To Play 'Em!'' is the one and only album by American hip hop recording artists Eric 'Original E' Woods and DJ Big Boss, released as a duo O.G. Style from Houston, Texas. It was peaked at #69 on ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
...
''
*
Big Mike
Big Mike is a nickname of:
People with the nickname
* Stormzy (born 1993), British grime artist and rapper
* Mike Abrams (criminal) (died 1898), American underworld criminal
* Michael Clemente (1908-1987), American mobster
* Michael Clarke Dunc ...
&
3-2
Christopher Juel Barriere (July 11, 1972 – November 10, 2016), professionally known as 3-2, was an American rapper and a member of southern hip hop groups Convicts, Blac Monks, Southside Playaz and Screwed Up Click. He achieved success by his ...
- ''
Convicts
A convict is "a person found guilty of a crime and sentenced by a court" or "a person serving a sentence in prison". Convicts are often also known as "prisoners" or "inmates" or by the slang term "con", while a common label for former convic ...
''
*
Geto Boys
Geto Boys (originally spelled Ghetto Boys) was an American hip-hop group originally formed in Houston, Texas. The Geto Boys enjoyed success in the 1990s with the group's classic lineup consisting of Bushwick Bill, Scarface and Willie D, ear ...
- ''
We Can't Be Stopped
''We Can't Be Stopped'' is the third studio album by Geto Boys, released on July 9, 1991. It was among their most successful records in terms of units sold. The album is analysed track-by-track by Geto Boys in Brian Coleman's book '' Check the ...
''
*
Scarface
Scarface may refer to:
Gangster-related
* ''Scarface'' (novel), a novel by Armitage Trail, loosely based on Capone's rise to power.
** ''Scarface'' (1932 film), a film starring Paul Muni
** ''Scarface'' (1983 film), a remake starring Al Pacin ...
- ''
Mr. Scarface Is Back
''Mr. Scarface Is Back'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Scarface. It was released on October 8, 1991, by Rap-A-Lot Records and Priority Records. The album was supported by two singles: " Mr. Scarface" and " A Minute to Pray and a S ...
''
1992
*The Terrorists - ''Terror Strikes; Always Bizness, Never Personal''
*
Too Much Trouble
Too Much Trouble (often abbreviated to "TMT") is an American gangsta rap group from Houston, Texas
Texas (, ; Spanish language, Spanish: ''Texas'', ''Tejas'') is a state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the ...
- ''Bringing Hell on Earth''
*
Ganksta N-I-P
Rowdy Lewayne Williams (born August 28, 1969), better known as Ganxsta NIP (pronounced Gangsta Nip), is a rapper from South Park, Houston, Texas and a member of the South Park Coalition, which he co-founded in 1987 with Houston rapper K-Rino. I ...
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The South Park Psycho
''The South Park Psycho'' is the first album by the rapper Ganksta N-I-P. It was released on February 25, 1992, through Rap-a-Lot Records. The album has production from Ganksta N-I-P, The Terrorists, John Bido and Doug King. The album is one of t ...
''
*
Choice
A choice is the range of different things from which a being can choose. The arrival at a choice may incorporate motivators and models. For example, a traveler might choose a route for a journey based on the preference of arriving at a given ...
- ''Stick-N-Moove''
*
Big Mello
Curtis Donnell Davis (August 7, 1968 – June 15, 2002), better known by his stage name Big Mello, was an American rapper from Houston, Texas.
Mello graduated from Madison High School, and in the early 1980s, he attended Texas Southern Uni ...
- ''
Bone Hard Zaggin'''
*Prince Johnny C - ''It's Been a Long Rhyme Coming''
*
Raheem - ''The Invincible''
*Rap-a-Lot's Underground Masters - ''Rap-A-Lot's Underground Masters''
*
Bushwick Bill
Richard William Stephen Shaw (December 8, 1966 – June 9, 2019), better known by his stage name Bushwick Bill, was a Jamaican-American rapper. He was a member of the Texas hip hop group Geto Boys, a group he originally joined as a breakdancing, ...
- ''
Little Big Man
Little Big Man (Lakota: Wičháša Tȟáŋkala), or Charging Bear, was an Oglala Lakota, or Oglala Sioux, who was a fearless and respected warrior who fought under, and was distant cousin to, Crazy Horse ("His-Horse-Is-Crazy"). He opposed the 1868 ...
''
*
Willie D
William James Dennis is an American rapper, best known as a member of the Houston rap group the Geto Boys, alongside Bushwick Bill and Scarface. He maintains and regularly uploads to his YouTube channel, posting social commentary videos. As of ...
- ''
I'm Goin' Out Lika Soldier
''I'm Goin' Out Lika Soldier'' is the second solo studio album by American rapper Willie D. It was released on September 15, 1992, through Rap-A-Lot Records with distribution via Priority Records. Recording sessions took place at Track Design Stud ...
''
*
Geto Boys
Geto Boys (originally spelled Ghetto Boys) was an American hip-hop group originally formed in Houston, Texas. The Geto Boys enjoyed success in the 1990s with the group's classic lineup consisting of Bushwick Bill, Scarface and Willie D, ear ...
- ''
Uncut Dope: Geto Boys' Best''
*
Seagram
The Seagram Company Ltd. (which traded as Seagram's) was a Canadian multinational conglomerate formerly headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. Originally a distiller of Canadian whisky based in Waterloo, Ontario, it was once (in the 1990s) the l ...
- ''
The Dark Roads
''The Dark Roads'' is the debut album by American rapper Seagram, released 1992 on Rap-A-Lot Records and Priority Records. The album features guest performances by labelmates: Scarface, Ganksta N-I-P, Bushwick Bill and Willie D. It peaked at num ...
''
1993
*
Geto Boys
Geto Boys (originally spelled Ghetto Boys) was an American hip-hop group originally formed in Houston, Texas. The Geto Boys enjoyed success in the 1990s with the group's classic lineup consisting of Bushwick Bill, Scarface and Willie D, ear ...
- ''
Till Death Do Us Part''
*
5th Ward Boyz
5th Ward Boyz is an American southern hip hop trio, based out of Houston, Texas. Their name is derived from Houston's Fifth Ward. The group signed to Rap-A-Lot Records following the Geto Boys' popularity on the label.
The group originally co ...
- ''
Ghetto Dope
''Ghetto Dope'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop group 5th Ward Boyz. It was released in May 1993 through a joint venture between O.G. Dewey Forker's Underground Records and J. Prince's Rap-A-Lot Records with distribution via Priorit ...
''
*
Ganksta N-I-P
Rowdy Lewayne Williams (born August 28, 1969), better known as Ganxsta NIP (pronounced Gangsta Nip), is a rapper from South Park, Houston, Texas and a member of the South Park Coalition, which he co-founded in 1987 with Houston rapper K-Rino. I ...
- ''
Psychic Thoughts''
*
Too Much Trouble
Too Much Trouble (often abbreviated to "TMT") is an American gangsta rap group from Houston, Texas
Texas (, ; Spanish language, Spanish: ''Texas'', ''Tejas'') is a state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the ...
- ''Player's Choice''
*
Scarface
Scarface may refer to:
Gangster-related
* ''Scarface'' (novel), a novel by Armitage Trail, loosely based on Capone's rise to power.
** ''Scarface'' (1932 film), a film starring Paul Muni
** ''Scarface'' (1983 film), a remake starring Al Pacin ...
- ''
The World Is Yours''
*
DMG DMG may refer to:
Organizations Entertainment
* Dames Making Games, a Canadian non-profit organization that encourages the participation of women, non-binary, femme and queer people in the creation of video games
* Davidson Media Group, an American ...
- ''
Rigormortiz
''Rigormortiz'' is the debut album by rapper DMG. It was released on June 1, 1993 through Rap-a-Lot and Priority Records and featured production from Mike Dean, N.O. Joe and DMG's mentor Scarface. The album made it to 40 on the R&B charts and ...
''
1994
*2Low - ''Funky Lil Brotha''
*
5th Ward Boyz
5th Ward Boyz is an American southern hip hop trio, based out of Houston, Texas. Their name is derived from Houston's Fifth Ward. The group signed to Rap-A-Lot Records following the Geto Boys' popularity on the label.
The group originally co ...
- ''
Gangsta Funk
''Gangsta Funk'' is the second studio album by the 5th Ward Boyz
5th Ward Boyz is an American southern hip hop trio, based out of Houston, Texas. Their name is derived from Houston's Fifth Ward. The group signed to Rap-A-Lot Records followi ...
''
*
Odd Squad
''Odd Squad'' (stylized as ''ODD SQUAD'') is a children's live action educational television series that premiered on TVOKids in Canada and PBS Kids in the United States on November 26, 2014. Similar to '' Cyberchase'' and '' Peg + Cat'', othe ...
- ''
Fadanuf Fa Erybody!!''
*
Trinity Garden Cartel
Trinity Garden Cartel are an American Southern hip hop group from Houston, Texas
Texas (, ; Spanish language, Spanish: ''Texas'', ''Tejas'') is a state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the United States. At 2 ...
- ''Don't Blame It on da Music''
*Tim Smooth - ''Straight Up Drivin' Em''
*
Blac Monks
Blac Monks was an American southern hip hop group from Houston, Texas, consisting of 3-2, D.A. and Awol. In 1994, they released their debut album '' Secrets of the Hidden Temple'' via Rap-A-Lot Records, which also featured Quiet Storm (Assata T ...
- ''
Secrets of the Hidden Temple''
*
Seagram
The Seagram Company Ltd. (which traded as Seagram's) was a Canadian multinational conglomerate formerly headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. Originally a distiller of Canadian whisky based in Waterloo, Ontario, it was once (in the 1990s) the l ...
- ''
Reality Check''
*
Big Mello
Curtis Donnell Davis (August 7, 1968 – June 15, 2002), better known by his stage name Big Mello, was an American rapper from Houston, Texas.
Mello graduated from Madison High School, and in the early 1980s, he attended Texas Southern Uni ...
- ''
Wegonefunkwichamind
''Wegonfunkwichamind'' is the second studio album by the American rapper Big Mello, from Houston, Texas. It was released in 1994 via Rap-A-Lot Records
Rap-A-Lot is a hip hop record label co-founded by James Prince and Cliff Blodget in 1986. ...
''
*
Big Mike
Big Mike is a nickname of:
People with the nickname
* Stormzy (born 1993), British grime artist and rapper
* Mike Abrams (criminal) (died 1898), American underworld criminal
* Michael Clemente (1908-1987), American mobster
* Michael Clarke Dunc ...
- ''
Somethin' Serious''
*
Scarface
Scarface may refer to:
Gangster-related
* ''Scarface'' (novel), a novel by Armitage Trail, loosely based on Capone's rise to power.
** ''Scarface'' (1932 film), a film starring Paul Muni
** ''Scarface'' (1983 film), a remake starring Al Pacin ...
- ''
The Diary''
1995
*
CJ Mac
Bryaan Ross, also known as CJ Mac (Born in March 26, 1964) is an American rapper and actor.
Music career
He released his debut EP, ''Color Me Funky'', independently in 1991, under the name "CJ Mack." The album is out of print, and extremely ra ...
- ''
True Game''
*
5th Ward Juvenilez
The 5th Ward Juvenilez was an American hip hop group from the 5th Ward of Houston, Texas. The group consisted of Daddy Lo, Mr. Slimm and Nickelboy and was signed to Rap-a-Lot Records.
History
Formed in 1993, the 5th Ward Juvenilez made their ...
- ''
Deadly Groundz
''Deadly Groundz'' is the debut and only studio album by American hip hop group 5th Ward Juvenilez. It was released on June 20, 1995 through Underground/Rap-A-Lot Records. Recording sessions took place at Digital Services in Houston. Hip hop produ ...
''
*
Bushwick Bill
Richard William Stephen Shaw (December 8, 1966 – June 9, 2019), better known by his stage name Bushwick Bill, was a Jamaican-American rapper. He was a member of the Texas hip hop group Geto Boys, a group he originally joined as a breakdancing, ...
- ''
Phantom of the Rapra
''Phantom of the Rapra'' is the second solo studio album by American rapper Bushwick Bill. It was released on July 11, 1995 through Rap-A-Lot Records with distribution via Noo Trybe Records. Recording sessions took place at Lil J's Studio in Houst ...
''
*
Poppa LQ - ''Your Entertainment, My Reality''
*
Menace Clan
Menace Clan was an American hip-hop duo composed of Dante "Dee" Miller and Walter "Assassin" Adams formally signed to Rap-a-Lot Records.
After signing with Rap-a-Lot, the duo appeared on Poppa LQ's ''Your Entertainment, My Reality'' and Bushwick ...
- ''
Da Hood''
*
5th Ward Boyz
5th Ward Boyz is an American southern hip hop trio, based out of Houston, Texas. Their name is derived from Houston's Fifth Ward. The group signed to Rap-A-Lot Records following the Geto Boys' popularity on the label.
The group originally co ...
- ''
Rated G
''Rated G'' is the third album by the 5th Ward Boyz, released on November 28, 1995 through Rap-a-Lot Records.
Producer Mike Dean, who had produced the group's previous two albums, returned to produce the album with the three members of the 5th ...
''
1996
*
3-2
Christopher Juel Barriere (July 11, 1972 – November 10, 2016), professionally known as 3-2, was an American rapper and a member of southern hip hop groups Convicts, Blac Monks, Southside Playaz and Screwed Up Click. He achieved success by his ...
- ''
The Wicked Buddah Baby
''The Wicked Buddah Baby'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper 3-2, a member of Blac Monks and Screwed Up Click, from Houston, Texas. It was released on September 17, 1996, via Rap-A-Lot Records and Noo Trybe Records. It features ...
''
*
The Almighty RSO
The Almighty RSO was an American hip hop group from Boston, Massachusetts. Members included MCs E-Devious (Marco Antonio Ennis, later known as Antonio Twice Thou), Ray Dog (Ray Scott, later known as Benzino), Tony Rhome and DJ Deff Jeff.
History ...
- ''
Doomsday: Forever RSO''
*
Geto Boys
Geto Boys (originally spelled Ghetto Boys) was an American hip-hop group originally formed in Houston, Texas. The Geto Boys enjoyed success in the 1990s with the group's classic lineup consisting of Bushwick Bill, Scarface and Willie D, ear ...
- ''
The Resurrection''
*
Do or Die - ''
Picture This''
*
Facemob
Facemob was an American hip hop group put together by rapper Scarface. The group consisted of 350, DMG, Devin the Dude, Chi-Ray and Smit-D, with Scarface producing and writing songs for the group's debut album.
The group first made an uncred ...
- ''
The Other Side of the Law''
*
Ganksta N-I-P
Rowdy Lewayne Williams (born August 28, 1969), better known as Ganxsta NIP (pronounced Gangsta Nip), is a rapper from South Park, Houston, Texas and a member of the South Park Coalition, which he co-founded in 1987 with Houston rapper K-Rino. I ...
- ''
Psychotic Genius''
*Various artists - ''
10th Anniversary''
1997
*
Scarface
Scarface may refer to:
Gangster-related
* ''Scarface'' (novel), a novel by Armitage Trail, loosely based on Capone's rise to power.
** ''Scarface'' (1932 film), a film starring Paul Muni
** ''Scarface'' (1983 film), a remake starring Al Pacin ...
- ''
The Untouchable
''The Untouchable'' is the fourth studio album by American rapper Scarface. The album was released on March 11, 1997, by Rap-A-Lot Records and Noo Trybe Records. The album debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart for the first tim ...
''
*
Big Mike
Big Mike is a nickname of:
People with the nickname
* Stormzy (born 1993), British grime artist and rapper
* Mike Abrams (criminal) (died 1898), American underworld criminal
* Michael Clemente (1908-1987), American mobster
* Michael Clarke Dunc ...
- ''
Still Serious
''Still Serious'' is the second solo studio album by American rapper Big Mike. It was released on April 8, 1997, via Rap-A-Lot Records. Production of the album was handled by Mike Dean, Mike B., Loranzo Samuels, Anthony Dent and N.O. Joe. This al ...
''
*
Ghetto Twiinz
The Ghetto Twiinz is an American hip hop duo from New Orleans, Louisiana, composed of twin sisters Tonya and Tremethia Jupiter. From 1995 to 2001, the women released four albums, all of which made it to the ''Billboard Charts''.
Biography
Twin ...
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In That Water
''In That Water'' is the second album by the Ghetto Twiinz, released in 1997. It was produced by Leroy "Precise" Edwards. ''In That Water'' peaked at No. 36 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and No. 13 on the Top Heatseekers charts.
Critical r ...
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Seagram
The Seagram Company Ltd. (which traded as Seagram's) was a Canadian multinational conglomerate formerly headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. Originally a distiller of Canadian whisky based in Waterloo, Ontario, it was once (in the 1990s) the l ...
- ''
Souls on Ice
''Souls on Ice'' is the third and final studio album by American rapper Seagram. It was released posthumously on August 12, 1997, by Rap-A-Lot/Noo Trybe Records, a year after Seagram's passing. Seagram was murdered by gunfire on July 31, 1996, ...
''
*
Too Much Trouble
Too Much Trouble (often abbreviated to "TMT") is an American gangsta rap group from Houston, Texas
Texas (, ; Spanish language, Spanish: ''Texas'', ''Tejas'') is a state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the ...
- ''Too Much Weight''
*
5th Ward Boyz
5th Ward Boyz is an American southern hip hop trio, based out of Houston, Texas. Their name is derived from Houston's Fifth Ward. The group signed to Rap-A-Lot Records following the Geto Boys' popularity on the label.
The group originally co ...
- ''
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, ...
''
1998
*
Scarface
Scarface may refer to:
Gangster-related
* ''Scarface'' (novel), a novel by Armitage Trail, loosely based on Capone's rise to power.
** ''Scarface'' (1932 film), a film starring Paul Muni
** ''Scarface'' (1983 film), a remake starring Al Pacin ...
- ''
My Homies
''My Homies'' is the fifth studio album by the American rapper Scarface. The album was released March 3, 1998, by Rap-A-Lot Records and Virgin Records. The album features production by Mike Dean, Mr. Lee, N.O. Joe, Scarface and Tone Capone. I ...
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*
Devin the Dude
Devin Copeland (born June 4, 1970), better known by his stage name Devin the Dude, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He is known for his unique rapping style and his 2002 songs "Lacville '79" and "Doobie Ashtray".
Early life
Devin Cope ...
- ''
The Dude''
*
Do or Die - ''
Headz or Tailz
''Headz or Tailz'' is the second studio album by American hip hop group Do Or Die. It was released on April 7, 1998, via Rap-A-Lot/Virgin Records. Recording sessions took place at Hippie House Studios and Knock Hard Studio in Houston and at Crea ...
''
*
Geto Boys
Geto Boys (originally spelled Ghetto Boys) was an American hip-hop group originally formed in Houston, Texas. The Geto Boys enjoyed success in the 1990s with the group's classic lineup consisting of Bushwick Bill, Scarface and Willie D, ear ...
- ''
Da Good Da Bad & Da Ugly''
*
Ghetto Twiinz
The Ghetto Twiinz is an American hip hop duo from New Orleans, Louisiana, composed of twin sisters Tonya and Tremethia Jupiter. From 1995 to 2001, the women released four albums, all of which made it to the ''Billboard Charts''.
Biography
Twin ...
- ''
No Pain No Gain''
*
Blac Monks
Blac Monks was an American southern hip hop group from Houston, Texas, consisting of 3-2, D.A. and Awol. In 1994, they released their debut album '' Secrets of the Hidden Temple'' via Rap-A-Lot Records, which also featured Quiet Storm (Assata T ...
- ''
No Mercy''
*A-G-2-A-Ke - ''Mil Ticket''
*
Tela
Tela is a town, with a population of 38,030 (2020 calculation), and a municipality in Honduras on the northern Caribbean coast. It is located in the department of Atlantida.
History
Colonial era
Tela was founded by the Spanish conquistad ...
- ''
Now or Never''
*Johnny P - ''The Next''
*
Ganksta N-I-P
Rowdy Lewayne Williams (born August 28, 1969), better known as Ganxsta NIP (pronounced Gangsta Nip), is a rapper from South Park, Houston, Texas and a member of the South Park Coalition, which he co-founded in 1987 with Houston rapper K-Rino. I ...
- ''
Interview with a Killa''
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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 ...
- ''
Thugged Out: The Albulation''
*
Big Mike
Big Mike is a nickname of:
People with the nickname
* Stormzy (born 1993), British grime artist and rapper
* Mike Abrams (criminal) (died 1898), American underworld criminal
* Michael Clemente (1908-1987), American mobster
* Michael Clarke Dunc ...
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Hard to Hit
''Hard to Hit'' is the third solo studio album by American rapper Big Mike (rapper), Big Mike. It was released on May 25, 1999 via Rap-A-Lot Records, making it his final album on the label. It was produced by Mike B, Mike Dean (record producer), M ...
''
1999
*
5th Ward Boyz
5th Ward Boyz is an American southern hip hop trio, based out of Houston, Texas. Their name is derived from Houston's Fifth Ward. The group signed to Rap-A-Lot Records following the Geto Boys' popularity on the label.
The group originally co ...
- ''
Keep It Poppin'
''P.W.A.: The Album... Keep It Poppin is the fifth studio album by American hip hop group the 5th Ward Boyz. It was released on August 31, 1999, through Rap-A-Lot Records, making it their final record for the label. Production was handled by Derek ...
''
*
J Prince Presents R.N.D.S.
''J Prince Presents R.N.D.S. (Realest Niggaz Down South)'' is a two-disc compilation album of presented and executive produced by Rap-A-Lot Records CEO J. Prince. It was released on October 5, 1999 through Priority Records.
Production was handl ...
2000s
2000
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Scarface
Scarface may refer to:
Gangster-related
* ''Scarface'' (novel), a novel by Armitage Trail, loosely based on Capone's rise to power.
** ''Scarface'' (1932 film), a film starring Paul Muni
** ''Scarface'' (1983 film), a remake starring Al Pacin ...
- ''
The Last of a Dying Breed
''The Last of a Dying Breed'' is the sixth studio album by American rapper Scarface (rapper), Scarface. The album was released on October 3, 2000, by Rap-A-Lot Records and Virgin Records. The album was less successful commercially than his last ...
''
*
Do or Die - ''
Victory
The term victory (from Latin ''victoria'') originally applied to warfare, and denotes success achieved in personal combat, after military operations in general or, by extension, in any competition. Success in a military campaign constitutes a ...
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Tela
Tela is a town, with a population of 38,030 (2020 calculation), and a municipality in Honduras on the northern Caribbean coast. It is located in the department of Atlantida.
History
Colonial era
Tela was founded by the Spanish conquistad ...
- ''
The World Ain't Enuff''
*
Willie D
William James Dennis is an American rapper, best known as a member of the Houston rap group the Geto Boys, alongside Bushwick Bill and Scarface. He maintains and regularly uploads to his YouTube channel, posting social commentary videos. As of ...
- ''
Loved by Few, Hated by Many''
2001
*Dorasel - ''Unleash the Beast''
*
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 ...
- ''
Thug Lord: The New Testament''
*
Ghetto Twiinz
The Ghetto Twiinz is an American hip hop duo from New Orleans, Louisiana, composed of twin sisters Tonya and Tremethia Jupiter. From 1995 to 2001, the women released four albums, all of which made it to the ''Billboard Charts''.
Biography
Twin ...
- ''
Got It on My Mind
''Got It on My Mind'' is the fourth and final album released by American hip hop duo Ghetto Twiinz
The Ghetto Twiinz is an American hip hop duo from New Orleans, Louisiana, composed of twin sisters Tonya and Tremethia Jupiter. From 1995 to 20 ...
''
*
Snypaz
Snypaz are a Chicago hip hop group formed in 1993. Their first release was the 1995 cassette tape ''Ridin' High''; their 1996 EP, ''My Life as a Snypa'', sold 80,000 copies. Relocating to Houston, Texas, the group recorded tracks with Do or Die ...
- ''
Livin' in the Scope
''Livin' in the Scope'' is the second studio album by American Chicago-based hip hop group Snypaz. It was released on May 22, 2001 via Rap-A-Lot Records. Production was handled by L.A., Channel 7, Hurt-M-Badd, Mike Dean, Mr. Lee, Domo and The ...
''
2002
*
Devin the Dude
Devin Copeland (born June 4, 1970), better known by his stage name Devin the Dude, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He is known for his unique rapping style and his 2002 songs "Lacville '79" and "Doobie Ashtray".
Early life
Devin Cope ...
- ''
Just Tryin' ta Live
''Just Tryin' ta Live'' is the second solo studio album by American rapper Devin the Dude. It was released on August 27, 2002 via Rap-A-Lot Records. Production was handled by mostly by Rob Quest, Michael "Domo" Poye and Mike Dean, alongside se ...
''
*
Outlawz
Outlawz (formerly known as Outlaw Immortalz) are an American hip hop group founded by rapper Tupac Shakur in late 1995 after Shakur's release from prison. Collectively, they were best known for their association with Shakur. Most of the group m ...
- ''
Neva Surrenda
''Neva Surrenda'' is the third studio album by hip hop group Outlawz. It was released on October 22, 2002 on Outlaw Recordz
Outlawz (formerly known as Outlaw Immortalz) are an American hip hop group founded by rapper Tupac Shakur in late 19 ...
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Hussein Fatal
Bruce Edward Washington Jr. (April 3, 1973July 10, 2015), better known by his stage name Hussein Fatal or sometimes as Fatal Hussein, was an American rapper, best known for his collaborative work with Tupac Shakur as a member of the rap group Ou ...
- ''
Fatal
Fatal may refer to:
* ''Fatal'' (album), by Hussein Fatal, 2002
* ''Fatal'' (film), a 2010 French film starring Michaël Youn and Stéphane Rousseau
* '' F.A.T.A.L.'', a tabletop role-playing game released in 2003
* Fatal Recordings, a record la ...
''
*
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 g ...
- ''
Silver & Black''
*
Big Syke
Tyruss Gerald Himes (November 22, 1968 – December 5, 2016), better known by his stage names Big Syke and Mussolini, was an American rapper best known for his work with the American hip-hop groups Thug Life and Outlawz. His stage name "Big Syk ...
- ''
Big Syke
Tyruss Gerald Himes (November 22, 1968 – December 5, 2016), better known by his stage names Big Syke and Mussolini, was an American rapper best known for his work with the American hip-hop groups Thug Life and Outlawz. His stage name "Big Syk ...
''
*
Do or Die - ''
Back 2 the Game
''Back 2 the Game'' is the fourth studio album by American hip hop group Do Or Die. It was released on August 13, 2002, via Rap-A-Lot/Virgin Records. Recording sessions took place at The Legendary Traxster, Inc., at Legit Ballers Studio, at Most ...
''
*
Tela
Tela is a town, with a population of 38,030 (2020 calculation), and a municipality in Honduras on the northern Caribbean coast. It is located in the department of Atlantida.
History
Colonial era
Tela was founded by the Spanish conquistad ...
- ''
Double Dose''
*
Scarface
Scarface may refer to:
Gangster-related
* ''Scarface'' (novel), a novel by Armitage Trail, loosely based on Capone's rise to power.
** ''Scarface'' (1932 film), a film starring Paul Muni
** ''Scarface'' (1983 film), a remake starring Al Pacin ...
- ''Greatest Hits''
*
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 ...
- ''
United Ghettos of America''
*
Geto Boys
Geto Boys (originally spelled Ghetto Boys) was an American hip-hop group originally formed in Houston, Texas. The Geto Boys enjoyed success in the 1990s with the group's classic lineup consisting of Bushwick Bill, Scarface and Willie D, ear ...
- ''Greatest Hits''
*Project Playaz - ''The Return''
*
Facemob
Facemob was an American hip hop group put together by rapper Scarface. The group consisted of 350, DMG, Devin the Dude, Chi-Ray and Smit-D, with Scarface producing and writing songs for the group's debut album.
The group first made an uncred ...
- ''
Silence
Silence is the absence of ambient audible sound, the emission of sounds of such low intensity that they do not draw attention to themselves, or the state of having ceased to produce sounds; this latter sense can be extended to apply to the c ...
''
*
Snypaz
Snypaz are a Chicago hip hop group formed in 1993. Their first release was the 1995 cassette tape ''Ridin' High''; their 1996 EP, ''My Life as a Snypa'', sold 80,000 copies. Relocating to Houston, Texas, the group recorded tracks with Do or Die ...
- ''
Snypaz
Snypaz are a Chicago hip hop group formed in 1993. Their first release was the 1995 cassette tape ''Ridin' High''; their 1996 EP, ''My Life as a Snypa'', sold 80,000 copies. Relocating to Houston, Texas, the group recorded tracks with Do or Die ...
''
2003
*
Scarface
Scarface may refer to:
Gangster-related
* ''Scarface'' (novel), a novel by Armitage Trail, loosely based on Capone's rise to power.
** ''Scarface'' (1932 film), a film starring Paul Muni
** ''Scarface'' (1983 film), a remake starring Al Pacin ...
- ''
Balls & My Word''
*
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 ...
- ''
Godzilla
is a fictional monster, or '' kaiju'', originating from a series of Japanese films. The character first appeared in the 1954 film '' Godzilla'' and became a worldwide pop culture icon, appearing in various media, including 32 films produ ...
''
*
Slim Thug
Stayve Jerome Thomas (born September 8, 1980), better known by his stage name Slim Thug, is an American rapper. He initially gained mainstream attention for his contribution to the hit single by rapper Mike Jones, " Still Tippin'". In July 2005, ...
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Lil' Keke
Marcus Lakee Edwards (born March 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Lil' Keke, is an American rapper and original member of the Southern hip hop collective Screwed Up Click.
Biography
Music career
Lil' Keke gained national attention with ...
- ''
The Big Unit''
*
DMG DMG may refer to:
Organizations Entertainment
* Dames Making Games, a Canadian non-profit organization that encourages the participation of women, non-binary, femme and queer people in the creation of video games
* Davidson Media Group, an American ...
- ''
Black Roulette
''Black Roulette'' is the second and final studio album by rapper DMG DMG may refer to:
Organizations Entertainment
* Dames Making Games, a Canadian non-profit organization that encourages the participation of women, non-binary, femme and queer p ...
''
*
Do or Die - ''
Pimpin' Ain't Dead
''Pimpin' Ain't Dead'' is the fifth studio album by American hip hop group Do or Die (group), Do Or Die. It was released on August 19, 2003, via Rap-A-Lot Records. Recording sessions took place at CWAL MOB Recordings in Illinois and at Noddfactor ...
''
*
Dirty
Dirt is an unclean matter, especially when in contact with a person's clothes, skin, or possessions. In such cases, they are said to become dirty.
Common types of dirt include:
* Debris: scattered pieces of waste or remains
* Dust: a genera ...
- ''
Love Us or Hate Us
''Love Us or Hate Us'' is the fourth album released by rap group, Dirty. It was released on September 30, 2003 through Rap-a-Lot Records and featured production from Dirty, MaxiMillion, Mike Jackson, Grade A Muzik. Recorded and mixed by Grade A ...
''
*
Criminal Manne
Criminal Manne is an American rapper and actor. He is a former member of ''The Project Playaz''. His ''Street Ways'' album reached number 97 on the ''Billboard'' R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart following his collaboration with Pastor Troy ''Atlanta 2 Me ...
- ''
Neighborhood Dope Manne''
*
Do or Die - ''
Greatest Hits
A greatest hits album or best-of album is a type of compilation album that collects popular and commercially successful songs by a particular artist or band. While greatest hits albums are typically supported by the artist, they can also be creat ...
''
2004
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Devin the Dude
Devin Copeland (born June 4, 1970), better known by his stage name Devin the Dude, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He is known for his unique rapping style and his 2002 songs "Lacville '79" and "Doobie Ashtray".
Early life
Devin Cope ...
- ''
To Tha X-Treme''
*
Thug Lordz - ''
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 a ...
''
*
Z-Ro
Joseph Wayne McVey IV (born January 19, 1977), better known by his stage names Z-Ro and the Mo City Don, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He was named one of America's most underrated rappers by ''The New York Times'' in 2007.
Early li ...
- ''
The Life of Joseph W. McVey
''The Life of Joseph W. McVey'' is the eighth solo studio album by American rapper Z-Ro. It was released on February 24, 2004 through Rap-A-Lot 4 Life/J. Prince Entertainment with distribution via Asylum Records. Recording sessions took place at ...
''
*Various artists - ''
The Day After Hell Broke Loose
''The Day After Hell Broke Loose'' is a compilation album released by Rap-a-Lot Records in conjunction with producer Bigg Time.
Background
Production was entirely handled by Bigg Time, with famed southern hip hop producer and frequent Rap-a-Lot c ...
''
*
UTP - ''
The Beginning of the End''
*
5th Ward Boyz
5th Ward Boyz is an American southern hip hop trio, based out of Houston, Texas. Their name is derived from Houston's Fifth Ward. The group signed to Rap-A-Lot Records following the Geto Boys' popularity on the label.
The group originally co ...
- ''Greatest Hits''
*
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 ...
- ''
United Ghettos of America Vol. 2''
*UTP - ''
Nolia Clap
"Nolia Clap" is a song by American Southern hip hop trio UTP, released on August 31, 2004, through Rap-A-Lot 4 Life/UTP Records as a lead single from the group's debut studio album '' The Beginning of the End...''. It was written by Terius " Ju ...
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2005
*
Lil' Flip
Wesley Eric Weston Jr. (born March 3, 1981), better known by his stage name Lil' Flip, is an American rapper. He embarked on his musical career as a freestyle and battle rapper before earning a record deal with Suckafree Records in 1999. Lil' F ...
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Z-Ro
Joseph Wayne McVey IV (born January 19, 1977), better known by his stage names Z-Ro and the Mo City Don, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He was named one of America's most underrated rappers by ''The New York Times'' in 2007.
Early li ...
- ''
Kings of the South
''Kings of the South'' is a collaborative mixtape by American rappers Lil' Flip and Z-Ro. It was released on March 29, 2005 via Pay Day/Clover G Records. Production was handled by Price, Mike Dean, Oomp Camp, Lil' Flip and Z-Ro. It features guest ...
''
*
Geto Boys
Geto Boys (originally spelled Ghetto Boys) was an American hip-hop group originally formed in Houston, Texas. The Geto Boys enjoyed success in the 1990s with the group's classic lineup consisting of Bushwick Bill, Scarface and Willie D, ear ...
- ''
The Foundation''
*
Z-Ro
Joseph Wayne McVey IV (born January 19, 1977), better known by his stage names Z-Ro and the Mo City Don, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He was named one of America's most underrated rappers by ''The New York Times'' in 2007.
Early li ...
- ''
Let the Truth Be Told''
*
Pimp C
Chad Lamont Butler (December 29, 1973 – December 4, 2007), better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper and record producer. He was best known for his work with Bun B as one half of the hip-hop duo Underground Kingz (UGK).
S ...
- ''
Sweet James Jones Stories
''The Sweet James Jones Stories'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Pimp C. It was released on March 1, 2005 through Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records and Atlantic Records. Recording sessions took place at Dean's List House of Hits ...
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*
Bun B
Bernard James Freeman (born March 19, 1973), known professionally as Bun B, is an American rapper. He is best known as one half of the southern rap duo UGK (UnderGround Kingz), a group he formed in 1987 alongside Pimp C. Aside from his work wit ...
- ''
Trill
TRILL (Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links) is an Internet Standard implemented by devices called TRILL switches. TRILL combines techniques from bridging and routing, and is the application of link-state routing to the VLAN-aware cust ...
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Dirty
Dirt is an unclean matter, especially when in contact with a person's clothes, skin, or possessions. In such cases, they are said to become dirty.
Common types of dirt include:
* Debris: scattered pieces of waste or remains
* Dust: a genera ...
- ''
Hood Stories
''Hood Stories'' is the fifth album released by rap group, Dirty. It was released on August 16, 2005 through Rap-a-Lot Records, Asylum Records, Atlantic Records and featured production from DaClub Bangaz, Mike Dean and Maximillion. ''Hood Stories ...
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2006
*
Belo Zero
Do or Die is an American rap trio originally from the East Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago, consisting of N.A.R.D., Belo Zero, and AK-47. The group experienced mainstream success with the platinum single "Po Pimp", which p ...
- ''The Truth''
*
Do or Die - ''
Get That Paper''
*
Z-Ro
Joseph Wayne McVey IV (born January 19, 1977), better known by his stage names Z-Ro and the Mo City Don, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He was named one of America's most underrated rappers by ''The New York Times'' in 2007.
Early li ...
- ''
I'm Still Livin'
''I'm Still Livin is the tenth solo studio album by American rapper Z-Ro from Houston, Texas. It was released on November 7, 2006 via Rap-A-Lot Records, Atlantic Records and Asylum Records. Production was primarily handled by Mike Dean, a ...
''
*
Pimp C
Chad Lamont Butler (December 29, 1973 – December 4, 2007), better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper and record producer. He was best known for his work with Bun B as one half of the hip-hop duo Underground Kingz (UGK).
S ...
- ''
Pimpalation
''Pimpalation'' is the second solo studio album by American rapper Pimp C from UGK. It was released on July 11, 2006 through Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records and Atlantic Records, making it the rapper's last solo album released during his lifeti ...
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*
Scarface
Scarface may refer to:
Gangster-related
* ''Scarface'' (novel), a novel by Armitage Trail, loosely based on Capone's rise to power.
** ''Scarface'' (1932 film), a film starring Paul Muni
** ''Scarface'' (1983 film), a remake starring Al Pacin ...
- ''
My Homies Part 2
''My Homies Part 2'' is the eighth studio album by American rapper Scarface. The album was released on March 7, 2006, by Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records and Atlantic Records. It is the sequel to his 1998 collaborative album, ''My Homies''. Rel ...
''
*
Trae Trae is a given name.
Notable people with the name "Trae" include
* Trae Bell-Haynes (born 1995), Canadian basketball player
* Trae Coyle (born 2001), English footballer
* Trae Crowder (born 1986), American comedian
* Trae Elston (born 1994), A ...
- ''
Restless
Restless may refer to:
* Psychomotor agitation, restlessness experienced as a result of certain medications or conditions
Music
* Restless Records
Albums
* ''Restless'' (Sara Evans album) and its title track, 2003
* ''Restless'' (Murray H ...
''
*
Partners-N-Crime
Partners-N-Crime is a rap group from New Orleans, Louisiana, made up of Kango Slimm (born Walter Williams) and Mr. Meana (born Michael Patterson), friends raised in the 17th ward of New Orleans, where they met in high school through a mutual fr ...
- ''
Club Bangaz''
*Trilltown Mafia - ''It Goes Without Sayin''
2007
*
Trae Trae is a given name.
Notable people with the name "Trae" include
* Trae Bell-Haynes (born 1995), Canadian basketball player
* Trae Coyle (born 2001), English footballer
* Trae Crowder (born 1986), American comedian
* Trae Elston (born 1994), A ...
- ''
Life Goes On''
*
Devin the Dude
Devin Copeland (born June 4, 1970), better known by his stage name Devin the Dude, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He is known for his unique rapping style and his 2002 songs "Lacville '79" and "Doobie Ashtray".
Early life
Devin Cope ...
- ''
Waitin' to Inhale
''Waitin' to Inhale'' is the fourth solo album by Rap-A-Lot Records artist, Devin the Dude. The album peaked at #30 on the ''Billboard'' 200, making this his highest charting album to date. It features high-profile guest appearances from André ...
''
*
Z-Ro
Joseph Wayne McVey IV (born January 19, 1977), better known by his stage names Z-Ro and the Mo City Don, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He was named one of America's most underrated rappers by ''The New York Times'' in 2007.
Early li ...
- ''
Power
Power most often refers to:
* Power (physics), meaning "rate of doing work"
** Engine power, the power put out by an engine
** Electric power
* Power (social and political), the ability to influence people or events
** Abusive power
Power may ...
''
*
Scarface
Scarface may refer to:
Gangster-related
* ''Scarface'' (novel), a novel by Armitage Trail, loosely based on Capone's rise to power.
** ''Scarface'' (1932 film), a film starring Paul Muni
** ''Scarface'' (1983 film), a remake starring Al Pacin ...
- ''
Made
Made or MADE may refer to:
Entertainment Film
* ''Made'' (1972 film), United Kingdom
* ''Made'' (2001 film), United States Music
* ''Made'' (Big Bang album), 2016
* ''Made'' (Hawk Nelson album), 2013
* ''Made'' (Scarface album), 2007
*'' M.A.D.E. ...
''
*
Dirty
Dirt is an unclean matter, especially when in contact with a person's clothes, skin, or possessions. In such cases, they are said to become dirty.
Common types of dirt include:
* Debris: scattered pieces of waste or remains
* Dust: a genera ...
- ''
The Art of Storytelling
''The Art of Storytelling'' is the fourth and most recent studio album by British-American rapper Slick Rick. Originally scheduled for a February 1999 release, it was ultimately released May 25, 1999, on Def Jam Recordings. The album featur ...
''
*
UTP - ''
Back Like We Left Something''
2008
*
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 ...
- ''
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 ...
''
*
Scarface
Scarface may refer to:
Gangster-related
* ''Scarface'' (novel), a novel by Armitage Trail, loosely based on Capone's rise to power.
** ''Scarface'' (1932 film), a film starring Paul Muni
** ''Scarface'' (1983 film), a remake starring Al Pacin ...
- ''The Best of Scarface''
*
Devin the Dude
Devin Copeland (born June 4, 1970), better known by his stage name Devin the Dude, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He is known for his unique rapping style and his 2002 songs "Lacville '79" and "Doobie Ashtray".
Early life
Devin Cope ...
- ''Greatest Hits''
*
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 ...
- ''Greatest Hits''
*
Bun B
Bernard James Freeman (born March 19, 1973), known professionally as Bun B, is an American rapper. He is best known as one half of the southern rap duo UGK (UnderGround Kingz), a group he formed in 1987 alongside Pimp C. Aside from his work wit ...
- ''
II Trill''
*
Pimp C
Chad Lamont Butler (December 29, 1973 – December 4, 2007), better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper and record producer. He was best known for his work with Bun B as one half of the hip-hop duo Underground Kingz (UGK).
S ...
- ''Greatest Hits''
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Geto Boys
Geto Boys (originally spelled Ghetto Boys) was an American hip-hop group originally formed in Houston, Texas. The Geto Boys enjoyed success in the 1990s with the group's classic lineup consisting of Bushwick Bill, Scarface and Willie D, ear ...
- ''
Best of the Geto Boys
''Best of the Geto Boys'' is a compilation album by the rap group Geto Boys, released in 2008.
Track listing
Tracks overlap for a few seconds.
References
Geto Boys albums
1996 greatest hits albums
Rap-A-Lot Records compilation a ...
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ABN - ''
It Is What It Is''
*Geto Boys/Scarface - Best Of Geto Boys & Scarface
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Z-Ro
Joseph Wayne McVey IV (born January 19, 1977), better known by his stage names Z-Ro and the Mo City Don, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He was named one of America's most underrated rappers by ''The New York Times'' in 2007.
Early li ...
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Crack''
*Various Artists - Rap-A-Lot's Greatest Hits
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Devin the Dude
Devin Copeland (born June 4, 1970), better known by his stage name Devin the Dude, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He is known for his unique rapping style and his 2002 songs "Lacville '79" and "Doobie Ashtray".
Early life
Devin Cope ...
- ''Hi Life''
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Trae Trae is a given name.
Notable people with the name "Trae" include
* Trae Bell-Haynes (born 1995), Canadian basketball player
* Trae Coyle (born 2001), English footballer
* Trae Crowder (born 1986), American comedian
* Trae Elston (born 1994), A ...
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The Beginning
The Beginning may refer to:
Film and television
* "The Beginning" (''Eureka Seven'')
* " The Beginning...", an episode of ''Gotham''
* "The Beginning" (''Red Dwarf'')
* "The Beginning" (''Samurai Jack'')
* "The Beginning" (''The X-Files'')
* ...
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*Various Artists - Rap-A-Lot Street Classics Vol. 1
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Scarface
Scarface may refer to:
Gangster-related
* ''Scarface'' (novel), a novel by Armitage Trail, loosely based on Capone's rise to power.
** ''Scarface'' (1932 film), a film starring Paul Muni
** ''Scarface'' (1983 film), a remake starring Al Pacin ...
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Emeritus
''Emeritus'' (; female: ''emerita'') is an adjective used to designate a retired chair, professor, pastor, bishop, pope, director, president, prime minister, rabbi, emperor, or other person who has been "permitted to retain as an honorary title ...
''
2009
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Z-Ro
Joseph Wayne McVey IV (born January 19, 1977), better known by his stage names Z-Ro and the Mo City Don, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He was named one of America's most underrated rappers by ''The New York Times'' in 2007.
Early li ...
- ''Greatest Hits''
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Scarface
Scarface may refer to:
Gangster-related
* ''Scarface'' (novel), a novel by Armitage Trail, loosely based on Capone's rise to power.
** ''Scarface'' (1932 film), a film starring Paul Muni
** ''Scarface'' (1983 film), a remake starring Al Pacin ...
- ''Greatest Features''
*Damm D - ''Never Forget Loyalty (N.F.L.)''
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Z-Ro
Joseph Wayne McVey IV (born January 19, 1977), better known by his stage names Z-Ro and the Mo City Don, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He was named one of America's most underrated rappers by ''The New York Times'' in 2007.
Early li ...
- ''
Cocaine
Cocaine (from , from , ultimately from Quechua: ''kúka'') is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant mainly used recreationally for its euphoric effects. It is primarily obtained from the leaves of two Coca species native to South Am ...
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2010s
2010
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Z-Ro
Joseph Wayne McVey IV (born January 19, 1977), better known by his stage names Z-Ro and the Mo City Don, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He was named one of America's most underrated rappers by ''The New York Times'' in 2007.
Early li ...
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''Heroin''
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Bun B
Bernard James Freeman (born March 19, 1973), known professionally as Bun B, is an American rapper. He is best known as one half of the southern rap duo UGK (UnderGround Kingz), a group he formed in 1987 alongside Pimp C. Aside from his work wit ...
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Trill O.G.''
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Pimp C
Chad Lamont Butler (December 29, 1973 – December 4, 2007), better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper and record producer. He was best known for his work with Bun B as one half of the hip-hop duo Underground Kingz (UGK).
S ...
- ''
The Naked Soul Of Sweet Jones''
*Various Artists - Sex, Money, & Drugs
*Various Artists - Street Life
*Various Artists - Swagger Check
*Various Artists - Crazy & Psychotic Vol. 1
*Various Artists - Number 1 Streets Hits
*Various Artists - Gangstas And Hustlers
*Various Artists - Greatest Features
2011
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Pimp C
Chad Lamont Butler (December 29, 1973 – December 4, 2007), better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper and record producer. He was best known for his work with Bun B as one half of the hip-hop duo Underground Kingz (UGK).
S ...
- ''
Still Pimping
''Still Pimping'' is the fourth solo studio album by American rapper Pimp C. It was released through Rap-A-Lot Records and Universal Motown Records on July 12, 2011, making it his second posthumous solo release. The album features guest appear ...
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Z-Ro
Joseph Wayne McVey IV (born January 19, 1977), better known by his stage names Z-Ro and the Mo City Don, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He was named one of America's most underrated rappers by ''The New York Times'' in 2007.
Early li ...
- ''
Meth
Methamphetamine (contracted from ) is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is mainly used as a recreational drug and less commonly as a second-line treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obesity. Methamph ...
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2012
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Z-Ro
Joseph Wayne McVey IV (born January 19, 1977), better known by his stage names Z-Ro and the Mo City Don, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He was named one of America's most underrated rappers by ''The New York Times'' in 2007.
Early li ...
- ''
Angel Dust
Angel dust may refer to:
Common uses
* A common name for the drug phencyclidine (PCP)
* Angel dusting, a misleading marketing practice
Comics and videos
* Angel Dust (comics), a fictional mutant
* ''Angel Dust'', a manga by Kouta Hirano
* '' ...
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Juvenile -
''Rejuvenation''
2013
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Bun B
Bernard James Freeman (born March 19, 1973), known professionally as Bun B, is an American rapper. He is best known as one half of the southern rap duo UGK (UnderGround Kingz), a group he formed in 1987 alongside Pimp C. Aside from his work wit ...
- ''
Trill OG: The Epilogue''
2014
*
Juvenile - ''
The Fundamentals
''The Fundamentals: A Testimony To The Truth'' (generally referred to simply as ''The Fundamentals'') is a set of ninety essays published between 1910 and 1915 by the Testimony Publishing Company of Chicago. It was initially published quarterly in ...
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References
External links
Rap-A-Lot Record's discography on discogs.com
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American record labels
Record labels established in 1986
Hip hop record labels
Companies based in Houston
1986 establishments in Texas
Gangsta rap record labels
Virgin Records