Rap-A-Lot is a

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co-founded by

James Prince James Prince (born James Andre Smith; October 31, 1965) is an American record executive, music promoter and talent manager. He founded the Houston-based Southern hip-hop record label Rap-A-Lot Records in 1986, which has discovered or signed art ...

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 Lun ...

is a subsidiary. Rap-A-Lot was first distributed by

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with the release of Raheem's 1988 debut ''The Vigilante''. The label was distributed through the 1990s by

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(1991–1994),

Noo Trybe Records Noo Trybe Records is 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 The label ...

(1994-1998), and

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(1998–2002). In the 2000s, it was distributed by

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and then

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. On August 22, 2013, Rap-A-Lot announced a distribution deal with

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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. James Prince was working as a bank teller in 1985 in the fault department, then getting laid off at the age of 20. The initial goal prior to the label was to keep his younger stepbrother known as the rapper Sir Rap-A-Lot out of street life, as well as friends Raheem and Jukebox from skipping school. They would meet on the porch of his grandmothers house to perform and practice. After purchasing an abandoned building, he turned the property into on a used car dealership, known as Smith Auto Sales on the west side of Houston. At first he sold bucket cars then moving on to exotic cars which athletes would come and purchase. The same rundown 2 storey building that Prince owned, was where the artists then moved on to record into during 1986. Prince co-founded Rap-A-Lot Records with Cliff Blodget, a Seattleite, in 1987. Bloget was a computer science major, who was an electrical engineer by trade and acted as the label's in-house engineer and producer alongside fellow producer Carl Stephenson. Prince used his last bit of funds to invest into the label. He was inspired by

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and the label he founded

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. He moved the company in 1988 to New York City with Blodget. Around this time Lyor Cohen would show Prince check books of Def Jam artists

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and

Whodini Whodini is an American hip hop group that was formed in 1982. The Brooklyn, New York–based trio consisted of vocalist and main lyricist Jalil Hutchins; co-vocalist John Fletcher, a.k.a. Ecstasy (who wore a Zorro-style hat as his trademark; Jun ...

which showed him the potential revenue to be made in the music industry enlightening him to continue his vision with the Geto Boys moving the whole label back to Houston. The first group he formed in the label was the

Geto Boys Geto Boys (originally spelled Ghetto Boys) were an American hip hop group originally formed in Houston, Texas. They saw commercial success in the 1990s with the lineup consisting of Bushwick Bill, Scarface and Willie D. The group became best ...

. The first incarnation was dancer

Bushwick Bill Richard William Stephen Shaw (December 8, 1966 – June 9, 2019), better known by his stage name Bushwick Bill, was a Jamaican rapper. He was a member of the Texas hip hop group Geto Boys, a group he originally joined as a breakdancer in 1986 as ...

, DJ Ready Red, Sire Jukebox and Prince Johnny C. Prince moved on and then found new members

Willie D William James Dennis (born November 1, 1966) is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He emerged as a member of the hip hop group Geto Boys, which he formed in 1986 alongside fellow Houston rappers Bushwick Bill and Scarface. He signed wit ...

through the recommendation of his barber, and

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in the parking lot of a club he owned playing demos to a DJ who worked there. Bushwick was then made as a rapper. Prince's brother was a member but then was replaced at his discretion with Scarface. This was confirmed from a

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against each other where Scarface outperformed Sir Rap-A-Lot, with the younger brother then agreeing that was the better direction for the group also. Using local radio stations like

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to spread the reach of the label's music, his first deal came in 1989 via

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working with the Geto Boys on their 2nd album ''

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 grou ...

''.

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who had been working with Rubin pulled the project a week before its release to the lyrical nature of the album, despite claims of racism and

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made by the Geto Boys and the fact that independently the album already had sold over 500,000 copies. The controversy lead to Rubin splitting from Geffen and signing with

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with the album being pushed there instead, it tripled the total sales of the project. Prior to the success of "

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", Prince wanted to sign rapper

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after seeing him perform in 1990 at The Summit. He did not follow through as a result of his business partner Blodget feeling that the artist lacked talent. Prince signed a deal with

in 1991 for distribution, releasing the Geto Boys third album ''

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 ...

''. By the mid-1990s co-founder Blodget had parted ways from Rap-A-Lot. In 1995 Prince signed the next distribution deal with

and

. During the 1990s, two DEA agents placed a probe on Prince and his label, believing the label was a front for a major trafficking network. At this time a concept for a music distribution label that would have acted dually as a union for recording artists was being planned between Prince,

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, and

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which was eventually cancelled. The two agents were later convicted of corrupt conduct.

Notable artists

Rap A Lot 4 Life (J Prince Sr)

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 wi ...

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). ...

(deceased) *

Z-Ro Joseph Wayne McVey (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 life ...

* Mike Dean *

Trae tha Truth Trae tha Truth (or simply Trae) is an American rapper. He embarked on a recording career in 1998, and established local prominence in the Southern hip hop, Texas hip hop scene with his solo debut, ''Losing Composure'' (2003). His second and thi ...

* Do or Die * Devin The Dude *

Yukmouth Jerold Dwight Ellis III (born October 18, 1974), better known by his stage name Yukmouth, is an American rapper. He is the founder of The Regime, Smoke-A-Lot Records and Godzilla Entertainment. Career Yukmouth is a member of the rap duo L ...

Outlawz Outlawz was an American hip-hop group founded by Tupac Shakur and Yafeu Fula in 1995. Originally known as Thoro Headz and Young Thugs, the group attracted attention with their appearance on Tupac's song "Flex", which was the B-side of his singl ...

* Tela

Rap A Lot YEMG (Jas Prince)

YK Osiris Osiris Jahkail Williams (born September 7, 1998), known professionally as YK Osiris, is an American singer and rapper. He is best known for his 2019 single "Worth It (YK Osiris song), Worth It," which peaked within the top 50 of the Billboard Ho ...

* HoneyKomb Brazy *

Finesse2tymes Ricky Hampton (born June 10, 1992), known professionally as Finesse2tymes, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is best known for his 2022 single " Back End," which entered the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. He is noted for his "thunderous ...

*FollyMolly *JUNGBUG

Rap A Lot New Wave (Baby Jay Prince)

Cordae Cordae Amari Brooks ( Dunston; born August 26, 1997), known mononymously as Cordae (formerly YBN Cordae and Entendre), is an American rapper. He began his career as a member of the hip hop collective YBN (collective), YBN. His 2019 debut studio ...

Almighty Jay Jay Gerard Bradley (born August 6, 1998), known professionally as Almighty Jay or 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 su ...

YBN Nahmir Nicholas Alexander Simmons (born December 18, 1999), known professionally as YBN Nahmir (Initialism for Young Boss Nigga Nahmir), is an American rapper. He was the ''de facto'' lead member of the short-lived hip hop collective YBN (collective), ...

Major releases

1980s

1987 *

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- ''Car Freak'' *

- ''You Ain't Nothing / I Run This'' ;1988 * Raheem - ''The Vigilante'' *

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Making Trouble ''Making Trouble'' is the debut studio 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-Lo ...

'' *Royal Flush - ''Uh Oh!'' *Def IV - ''Nice And Hard'' 1989 *

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1990s

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- ''The Big Payback'' *

- '' The Geto Boys'' 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 charts, ''Billboard'' Top R&B/ ...

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& Mr. 3-2 - ''

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Mr. Scarface Is Back ''Mr. Scarface Is Back'' is the debut studio album by the 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 ...

'' 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 ( , ; or ) is the most populous U.S. state, state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the United States. ...

- ''Bringing Hell on Earth'' *

Ganksta N-I-P Rowdy Lewayne Williams (born August 28, 1969), better known as Ganxsta NIP (pronounced Gangsta Nip), is an American rapper from South Park, Houston, Texas and a member of the South Park Coalition, which he co-founded in 1987 with Houston rapper ...

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The South Park Psycho ''The South Park Psycho'' is the debut studio 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 ...

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- ''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''' * Raheem - ''The Invincible'' * Prince Johnny C - ''It's Been A Long Rhyme Coming'' *

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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 Stu ...

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- '' Uncut Dope: Geto Boys' Best'' *

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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 ...

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- '' 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 ...

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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 Prior ...

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Psychic Thoughts ''Psychic Thoughts (Are What I Conceive?)'' is the second studio album by American rapper Ganksta NIP. It was released on July 6, 1993, through Rap-A-Lot Records. Recording sessions took place at Jungle Style Studios and at Digital Services in ...

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- ''Player's Choice'' *

- '' The World Is Yours'' *

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Rigormortiz ''Rigormortiz'' is the debut studio 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 chart ...

'' *2 Low - ''Funky Lil Brotha'' 1994 *

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Gangsta Funk ''Gangsta Funk'' is the second studio album by the 5th Ward Boyz, released in 1994. The album was produced mostly by Mike Dean and N.O. Joe Joseph Johnson (born March 31, 1975), known by his stage name N.O. Joe, is an American musician, h ...

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Fadanuf Fa Erybody!! ''Fadanuf Fa Erybody!!'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop trio Odd Squad (now known as the Coughee Brothaz), consists of Devin the Dude, Jugg Mugg and Rob Quest. It was released on February 1, 1994 through Rap-A-Lot Records with di ...

'' * Trinity Garden Cartel - ''Don't Blame It on da Music'' *

Blac Monks Blac Monks was an American southern hip hop group from Houston, Texas, consisting of Mr. 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 (As ...

- '' Secrets of the Hidden Temple'' *

- '' Reality Check'' *

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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. Track listing Personnel *Big Mello, Curtis Donnell Davis – main artist, vocals, producer ...

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Somethin' Serious ''Somethin' Serious'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Big Mike of the Geto Boys. It was released on June 28, 1994, by Rap-A-Lot Records and Priority Records. It was produced by N.O. Joe, Troy Clark, Pimp C, John Bido, Mike Dean ...

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- '' The Diary'' 1995 *

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 ...

- '' 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 ...

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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. Production ...

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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 Hou ...

'' *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 formerly signed to Rap-a-Lot Records. History After signing with Rap-a-Lot, the duo appeared on Poppa LQ's ''Your Entertainment, My Reality'' ...

- '' Da Hood'' *

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Rated G ''Rated G'' is the third studio album by the American hip hop trio 5th Ward Boyz. It was released on November 28, 1995 through Rap-A-Lot Records. Recording sessions took place at Hot Dog Studio and Digital Services in Houston. Production was ha ...

'' 1996 * Mr. 3-2 - '' The Wicked Buddah Baby'' *

The Almighty RSO The Almighty RSO, formerly known as the RSO Crew, was an American hip hop group from Boston, Massachusetts. Members included MCs E-Devious (Marco Antonio Ennis, later known as Antonio Twice Thou), Ray Dogg (Raymond Scott, later known as Benzino ...

- '' Doomsday: Forever RSO'' *

- '' 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 uncre ...

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The Other Side of the Law ''The Other Side of the Law'' is the debut studio album by American rap group Facemob. It was released on August 13, 1996, through Rap-A-Lot Records. The recording sessions took place at the Hippie House studios in Houston and at the Enterprise ...

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Psychotic Genius ''Psychotic Genius'' is the third studio album by American rapper Ganksta N-I-P. It was released on February 20, 1996 via Noo Trybe/ Rap-A-Lot Records. Production was handled by Swift, Mike B., Gregory Jackson, Mezeio Jackson and N.O. Joe. It f ...

'' *Various artists - '' 10th Anniversary'' 1997 *

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- '' Still Serious'' *

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 studio album by American hip-hop duo Ghetto Twiinz. It was released in 1997 through Upper Level/Rap-A-Lot Records. Produced entirely by Leroy "Precise" Edwards, it features cameo appearances from Ms. Tee, B' Shipe, ...

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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, w ...

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- ''Too Much Weight'' *

- '' Usual Suspects'' 1998 *

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My Homies ''My Homies'' is the fifth studio album by an American rapper Scarface. It was released March 3, 1998, by Rap-A-Lot and Virgin Records. The album features production by Mike Dean, Mr. Lee, N.O. Joe, Scarface, and Tone Capone. Upon its releas ...

'' * Devin the Dude - '' 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 Cre ...

'' *Johnny P - ''The Next'' *

- '' Da Good Da Bad & Da Ugly'' *

- '' No Pain No Gain'' *

- '' No Mercy'' *

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- '' Now or Never'' *

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Interview with a Killa ''Interview with a Killa'' is the fourth album released by rapper, Ganksta NIP. It was released on June 30, 1998 through Rap-a-Lot Records and featured production from Mike Dean, James Prince, J.B., Red Boy and Lakewood. The album peaked at No. ...

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- '' Hard to Hit'' 1999 *

- '' Thugged Out: The Albulation'' *

- '' Keep It Poppin''' * J Prince Presents R.N.D.S.

2000s

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The Last of a Dying Breed ''The Last of a Dying Breed'' is the sixth studio album by American 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 few efforts, but ...

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- '' The World Ain't Enuff'' *

- '' Loved by Few, Hated by Many'' 2001 *

- '' Thug Lord: The New Testament'' *

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Got It on My Mind ''Got It on My Mind'' is the fourth and final album released by American hip hop duo Ghetto Twiinz. It was released on March 27, 2001, for Rap-A-Lot Records and Noo Trybe Records and featured production from Leroy "Precise" Edwards, Mr. Lee and ...

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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 ...

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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. Hip hop production, Production was handled by L.A., Channel 7 (musician), Channel 7, Hurt-M ...

'' * Dorasel - ''Unleash The Beast'' 2002 * Devin the Dude - ''

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 Poye and Mike Dean, alongside several ...

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Luniz Luniz (pronounced Loonies) (formerly Luniz Toons and LuniTunes) is an American hip hop music, hip hop duo from Oakland, California, formed by West Coast rappers Yukmouth and Numskull. They were signed to Noo Trybe Records and C-Note Records, and ...

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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 S ...

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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 Mos ...

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United Ghettos of America ''United Ghettos of America'' is a soundtrack to accompany the DVD Documentary by the same name released by rapper Yukmouth Jerold Dwight Ellis III (born October 18, 1974), better known by his stage name Yukmouth, is an American rapper. He ...

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Slim Thug Stayve Jerome Thomas (born September 8, 1979), better known by his stage name Slim Thug, is an American rapper. He gained mainstream attention for his guest performance alongside Paul Wall on Mike Jones' 2004 single "Still Tippin'". The followi ...

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 ...

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- '' Black Roulette'' * Do or Die - ''

Pimpin' Ain't Dead ''Pimpin' Ain't Dead'' is the fifth studio album by American hip hop 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 Studios in Texas ...

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Love Us or Hate Us ''Love Us or Hate Us'' is the fourth studio album by American hip-hop duo Dirty. It was released on September 30, 2003, through Nfinity Music and Rap-A-Lot 4 Life. Production was handled by Big Pimp, Maximillion and The Titans, with Mike B. Jac ...

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Criminal Manne Vanda L. Watkins (born August 7, 1976), known professionally as Criminal Manne, is an American rapper and actor from Tennessee. He is a former member of the Memphis-based hip hop trio the Project Playaz. As a solo artist, his second album, ''Str ...

- '' Neighborhood Dope Manne'' * Do or Die - ''

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'' 2004 * Devin the Dude - '' 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 ...

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The Life of Joseph W. McVey ''The Life of Joseph W. McVey'' is the eighth 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 Dea ...

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United Ghettos of America Vol. 2 ''United Ghettos of America Vol. 2'' is a soundtrack to accompany the DVD documentary by the same name released by Yukmouth in 2004. The soundtrack appeared on ''Billboards "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a music chart publish ...

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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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Lil' Flip Wesley Eric Weston Jr. (born 3 March 1981), better known by his stage name Lil' Flip, is an American rapper. Raised in Houston, Texas, he began his musical career as a freestyle and battle rapper before signing with the local record label Sucka ...

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Kings of the South ''Kings of the South'' is a collaborative album 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 ...

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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 Hi ...

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Hood Stories ''Hood Stories'' is the fifth studio album by American hip hop duo Dirty. It was released on August 16, 2005 via Rap-A-Lot 4 Life, marking their second album for the label. Recording sessions took place at Noddfactor Studios in Denton and M.A.D ...

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Belo Zero Do or Die is an American rap trio originally from the West Garfield Park, Chicago, East Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side, Chicago, West Side of Chicago, consisting of N.A.R.D., Belo Zero, and AK-47. The group experienced mainstream s ...

- ''The Truth'' * Do or Die - '' Get That Paper'' *

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I'm Still Livin' ''I'm Still Livin is the tenth 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. The album f ...

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Pimpalation ''Pimpalation'' is the second studio album by American rapper Pimp C from UGK. It was released on July 11, 2006, by Rap-A-Lot, Asylum, and Atlantic Records, making it the rapper's last solo album to be released during his lifetime. Recording se ...

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My Homies Part 2 ''My Homies Part 2'' is the eighth studio album by American rapper Scarface. It was released through by Rap-A-Lot, Asylum, and Atlantic Records Atlantic Recording Corporation (simply known as Atlantic Records) is an American record labe ...

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Partners-N-Crime Partners-N-Crime is an American hip-hop group from New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans (commonly known as NOLA or The Big Easy among other nicknames) is a Consolidated city-county, consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi ...

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Club Bangaz Club may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media * ''Club'' (magazine) * Club, a ''Yie Ar Kung-Fu'' character * Clubs (suit), a suit of playing cards * Club music * "Club", by Kelsea Ballerini from the album ''kelsea'' Brands and enterprises * ...

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Waitin' to Inhale ''Waitin' to Inhale'' is the fourth solo studio album by American rapper Devin the Dude. It was released on March 20, 2007, through Rap-A-Lot Records, making it his final record for the label. Recording sessions took place at The Coughee Pot, ...

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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. ...

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The Art of Storytelling ''The Art of Storytelling'' is the fourth studio album by British-American rapper Slick Rick. Originally scheduled for a February 1999 release, it was ultimately released May 25, 1999, by Def Jam Recordings. The album features production from D ...

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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 Atlantic Records Atlantic Recording Corporation (simply known as Atlantic Record ...

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II Trill ''II Trill'' is the second solo studio album by American rapper Bun B. It was released on May 20, 2008, through Rap-A-Lot Records with distribution via Asylum Records and Atlantic Records, serving as a sequel to his successful debut 2005 album ' ...

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- '' Crack'' * Devin the Dude - ''Hi Life'' *

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The Beginning The Beginning may refer to: Film * ''The Beginning'' (1970 film), a 1970 Soviet film * '' Missing in Action 2: The Beginning'', a 1985 American action film * '' Psycho IV: The Beginning'', a 1990 American horror film * ''Star Wars: Episode I � ...

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Emeritus ''Emeritus/Emerita'' () is an honorary title granted to someone who retires from a position of distinction, most commonly an academic faculty position, but is allowed to continue using the previous title, as in "professor emeritus". In some c ...

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- ''Greatest Features'' *Damm D - ''Never Forget Loyalty (N.F.L.)'' *

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Cocaine Cocaine is a tropane alkaloid and central nervous system stimulant, derived primarily from the leaves of two South American coca plants, ''Erythroxylum coca'' and ''Erythroxylum novogranatense, E. novogranatense'', which are cultivated a ...

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Trill O.G. ''Trill OG'' is the third studio album by American rapper Bun B. The album was released on August 3, 2010, by II Trill Enterprises, Rap-A-Lot Records and Fontana Distribution. On August 4, 2010, ''The Source'' magazine gave ''Trill OG'' its rare ...

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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 appearan ...

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Meth Methamphetamine (contracted from ) is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is mainly used as a recreational or performance-enhancing drug and less commonly as a second-line treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity ...

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- '' 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 i ...

References

External links

Rap-A-Lot Record's discography on discogs.com
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