Hoo-Bangin' Records is a
record label
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founded by
Dedrick "Mack 10" Rolison. He took the name from the name of the song "Hoo Bangin'" by his group,
Westside Connection. Hoo-Bangin' Records was recently released from its contract at
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 ...
and
Capitol Records
Capitol Records, LLC (known legally as Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) is an American record label distributed by Universal Music Group through its Capitol Music Group imprint. It was founded as the first West Coast-based record label of note ...
and now signed a deal with
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 ...
.
History
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, and radio personality.
Xzibit began his musical career after the release of his ...
. The platinum artist Xzibit will be joined by his former
Strong Arm Steady
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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 ...
, Oakland's
Richie Rich,
Glasses Malone
Glasses Malone is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California.
Early life
Glasses Malone grew up in the Watts and Compton neighborhoods in Los Angeles County. Malone was a Crip gang member as a teenager, and got into street racing after br ...
and former
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg and briefly Snoop Lion), is an American rapper. His fame dates back to 1992 when he featured on Dr. Dre's debut solo single, ...
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
''Ghetto, Gutter & Gangsta'' is the sixth studio album by the American gangsta rapper Mack 10. It was released on July 22, 2003 via Hoo-Bangin'/Bungalo Records with distribution by Universal Music. Recording sessions took place at Hoo Bangin Stu ...
. 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
*
Mack 10
Dedrick D'Mon Rolison (born August 9, 1971), better known by his stage name Mack 10, is an American rapper. He has sold nearly 11 million records combining his solo and group works. Mack 10 made his first appearance on Ice Cube's 1994 " Bootleg ...
- ''
The Recipe''
*
Allfrumtha I
Allfrumtha I was an American rap duo from Inglewood, California: Binky Mack and Squeak Ru. They first appeared together on Westside Connection's 1996 debut album, '' Bow Down''. Before dropping their self-titled debut album on Priority Records ...
- ''
AllFrumTha I
Allfrumtha I was an American rap duo from Inglewood, California: Binky Mack and Squeak Ru. They first appeared together on Westside Connection's 1996 debut album, '' Bow Down''. Before dropping their self-titled debut album on Priority Records ...
''
;1999
*
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 ...
- ''
Platinum Game
''Platinum Game'' is the second studio album by American rapper CJ Mac. It was released on August 31, 1999 through Hoo-Bangin'/Priority Records. Production was handled by Young Trey, Mad, DJ Crazy Toones, Ant Banks, DJ Battlecat and Johnny "J", ...
''
* C.O.G. - ''
Chilldrin of da Ghetto''
*
MC Eiht
Aaron Tyler (born May 22, 1971), better known by his stage name MC Eiht (pronounced MC eight), is an American rapper and actor. 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
''Wake Up & Ball'' is the second and final studio album by American West Coast hip hop duo The Comrads. It was released on June 27, 2000 via Hoo-Bangin'/Priority Records. Production was handled by Binky Mack, Fredwreck, Young Tre, DJ BattleCa ...
''
*
Mack 10
Dedrick D'Mon Rolison (born August 9, 1971), better known by his stage name Mack 10, is an American rapper. He has sold nearly 11 million records combining his solo and group works. Mack 10 made his first appearance on Ice Cube's 1994 " Bootleg ...
- ''
The Paper Route
''Paper Route'' is the fourth solo studio album by American rapper Mack 10. It was released on September 5, 2000 through Hoo-Bangin'/Priority Records. Production was handled by Rashad Coes, Beatballers, Caviar, Easy Mo Bee, Leslie Brathwaite, ...
''
*
MC Eiht
Aaron Tyler (born May 22, 1971), better known by his stage name MC Eiht (pronounced MC eight), is an American rapper and actor. 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 ...
- ''
N' My Neighborhood''
;2002
*
Da Hood - ''
Da Hood''
;2003
*
Mack 10
Dedrick D'Mon Rolison (born August 9, 1971), better known by his stage name Mack 10, is an American rapper. He has sold nearly 11 million records combining his solo and group works. Mack 10 made his first appearance on Ice Cube's 1994 " Bootleg ...
- ''
Ghetto, Gutter & Gangsta
''Ghetto, Gutter & Gangsta'' is the sixth studio album by the American gangsta rapper Mack 10. It was released on July 22, 2003 via Hoo-Bangin'/Bungalo Records with distribution by Universal Music. Recording sessions took place at Hoo Bangin Stu ...
''
*
Westside Connection - ''
Terrorist Threats
''Terrorist Threats'' is the second and final studio album by American West Coast hip hop supergroup Westside Connection. It was released on December 9, 2003 through Hoo-Bangin'/Capitol Records. Production was handled by Young Tre, Bruce Wayn ...
''
;2005
*
Mack 10
Dedrick D'Mon Rolison (born August 9, 1971), better known by his stage name Mack 10, is an American rapper. He has sold nearly 11 million records combining his solo and group works. Mack 10 made his first appearance on Ice Cube's 1994 " Bootleg ...
- ''
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
Dedrick D'Mon Rolison (born August 9, 1971), better known by his stage name Mack 10, is an American rapper. He has sold nearly 11 million records combining his solo and group works. Mack 10 made his first appearance on Ice Cube's 1994 " Bootleg ...
- ''
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. Production was handled by Don Vito, Ervin "EP" Pope, DJ Green Lantern ...
''
;2011
*
Mack &
Malone
Malone is an Irish surname. From the Irish "''Mael Eóin''", the name means a servant or a disciple of Saint John.
People
* Gilla Críst Ua Máel Eóin (died 1127), historian and Abbot of Clonmacnoise, Ó Maoil Eoin
* Adrian Malone (1937� ...
- ''Money Music''
*
Glasses Malone
Glasses Malone is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California.
Early life
Glasses Malone grew up in the Watts and Compton neighborhoods in Los Angeles County. Malone was a Crip gang member as a teenager, and got into street racing after br ...
- ''
Beach Cruiser''
Roster
Current artists
*
Mack 10
Dedrick D'Mon Rolison (born August 9, 1971), better known by his stage name Mack 10, is an American rapper. He has sold nearly 11 million records combining his solo and group works. Mack 10 made his first appearance on Ice Cube's 1994 " Bootleg ...
*
Glasses Malone
Glasses Malone is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California.
Early life
Glasses Malone grew up in the Watts and Compton neighborhoods in Los Angeles County. Malone was a Crip gang member as a teenager, and got into street racing after br ...
*
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 the Fillmore District of San Francisco, California. He was formerly signed to both of Akon's labels Konvict ...
*
Richie Rich
*
The LBC Crew ''(
Bad Azz,
Techniec,
Lil' C-Style
The LBC Crew (Long Beach City Crew) were 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 enti ...
)''
*
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 ...
Former artists
*
Allfrumtha I
Allfrumtha I was an American rap duo from Inglewood, California: Binky Mack and Squeak Ru. They first appeared together on Westside Connection's 1996 debut album, '' Bow Down''. Before dropping their self-titled debut album on Priority Records ...
''(Binky Mack & Squeak Ru)''
*
Bad Azz
*
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 ...
*
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 area in the summer of 1997 with the single "Homeboyz" from their ...
''(Gangsta & K-Mac)''
*
Da Hood ''(Cousteau, Deviossi, K-Mac, Mack 10, Skoop Delania & Techniec)''
*
MC Eiht
Aaron Tyler (born May 22, 1971), better known by his stage name MC Eiht (pronounced MC eight), is an American rapper and actor. 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 ...
*
Red Café
*
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 a ...
''(G-Luv & Swamp Rat)''
*
Techniec
*
Westside Connection ''(
Mack 10
Dedrick D'Mon Rolison (born August 9, 1971), better known by his stage name Mack 10, is an American rapper. He has sold nearly 11 million records combining his solo and group works. Mack 10 made his first appearance on Ice Cube's 1994 " Bootleg ...
,
WC &
Ice Cube
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)''
*
Xzibit
Alvin Nathaniel Joiner (born September 18, 1974), better known by his stage name Xzibit (pronounced "exhibit"), is an American rapper, actor, television presenter, and radio personality.
Xzibit began his musical career after the release of his ...
*
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* Nanci Bowen (born 1967), American golfer
* Nanci Chambers, Canadian American actress who was born in Ontario, Canada
* Nanci Griffith, (1953–2021), American singer, guitarist ...
,
Mia Bell,
Indira Tyler)
Film Production
* ''
Thicker than Water'' (1999)
* ''
WWF Aggression''
** Entrance themes.
References
External links
Official Website
{{Authority control
Record labels established in 1996
American record labels
Hip hop record labels
Vanity record labels
Labels distributed by Universal Music Group
Gangsta rap record labels