Thump Records is a

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specialized in various genres of music. Founded by Bill Walker and Al Lopez for $10,000 in 1990. 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).

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serves as the distributor for Thump, which has also brought on board a variety of artists under its own label. Tierra gained hit The Intruders' 1967 song "

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", written by Gamble & Huff, which reached #18 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 from Boardwalk Records, and later Tierra joined Thump Records. Tierra and Rocky Paddila were top stars of Thump Records. Thump released Low Rider Series, Oldies Series, Old Skool Series and East Side Story Series.

Artists on Thump Records

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* 3AM * Zapp Band *

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* Bizzy Bone *

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* Brown Boy(musician) * Candy Man * C-Note * Daphee (singer) "I Like My Hair Like This" * DJ King Assassin *

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* Don Cisco *

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* Frenchi Armelle * Frenchy Valens *

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* Full Force * Hispanic MC's *

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* J.V. * Katalina * Knightowl(Mr. Knightowl) *

* Lucci Vee *

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* Lighter Shade of Brown * Lil' Cuete * Lio Rush(musician) * Lonzo (

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) * MC Magic * Mildred Black *

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* Mr. Patron * Ms. Vee * Namek(musician) *

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* Ralfi Pagan * Rocky Padilla * Walter Ray * Sky Tower Click * Slow Pain *

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History

Artists on Thump Records

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