Thump Records is a
record label specialized in various genres of music. Founded by Bill Walker and Al Lopez for $10,000. In 1997 Bill Walker became its sole C.E.O. and President.
History
Thump's success was ignited by the popularity of its Old School and Low Rider compilation series (co-branded with
Low Rider Magazine). Thump's Distributor is major label
Universal, and Thump has also signed many artists under its own banner. Tierra gained hit
The Intruders' 1967 song "
Together", written by
Gamble & Huff, which reached #18 on the
''Billboard'' Hot 100 from Boardwalk Records, and later Tierra joined Thump Records.
Artists on Thump Records
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Frenchy Valens
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Ronnie Hudson
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Zapp Band
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Nate Dogg
Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011), known professionally as Nate Dogg, was an American singer and rapper. He gained recognition for providing guest vocals for a multitude of hit rap songs between 1992 and 2007, earning the ...
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Bizzy Bone
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Adolfo
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Bad Mouth
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*Antagonist, the threat or obstacle of moral good
Acronyms
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Candy Man
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Daphee (singer) "I Like My Hair Like This"
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Deja Destinee
* DJ Flash
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DJ King Assassin
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Domino
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Don Cisco
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El Chicano
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Hispanic MC's
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Jodi V
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Joe Moses
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Arts
Film and television
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Jonny Z
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Jorge G
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J.V.
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Katalina
Kara Wethington, known by the stage name Katalina, is a pop/dance artist who was signed to Thump Records. She is mostly known for her hit single "D.J. Girl" from her sole album ''Sonic Groove'' (1996). The album also spawned two more singles, "S ...
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KEVINRAY
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Kid Frost
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Lawless
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Beer Run Bobby
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Pepe Marquez
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Lighter Shade of Brown
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Lil' Cuete
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MC Magic
Marco Cardenas (born 29 June 1967), better known by his stage name MC Magic, is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer known for singing and rapping, both in English and Spanish. He is also known for taking all credit for NB Rydaz ti ...
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Mr. Capone-E
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Mr. Patron
* Namek
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Paperboy
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Rush Wun
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Rocky Padilla
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ShawnP
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Suave MC & Baby G
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Sugar Style
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Sky Tower Click
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The S.O.G. Crew
* Thoughts
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* Tommy Gunn
* World Class Wreckin' Cru
See also
* List of record labels
* Chicano Rock
* Brown-eyed soul
* Gangsta Rap
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* G-Funk
* Santana
* Urban Kings Music Group(Chicano label)
References
External links
Official site
American record labels
Latin American music record labels
Hip hop record labels
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