Bad Boy South
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Bad Boy South is a southern spin-off label of Bad Boy Records
. The label was founded by Sean Combs
in 2003.
. The label was created to capitalize on the success of southern hip hop and to have one label simply focus on that genre so that the mainstream label could go out and search for other talents. For the first year, 8 Ball and MJG were the only two artists on the label.
In 2005, the label signed a deal with Russell "Block" Spencer to cross-promote artists on his label, Block Entertainment
. This deal added acts Boyz n da Hood
, Gorilla Zoe
, Big Gee, Jody Breeze, Duke, and Young Jeezy
. Jeezy would leave the label before the group could release their debut album, which sparked controversy as he would start his own label and sign with The Island Def Jam Music Group
.
In late 2005, the label would sign Yung Joc
, who would quickly become the face of the rising label. In 2006, his debut album New Joc City
would take the label to new heights as it would become the label's first Platinum release.
In 2007, the label debuted Boyz n da Hood artist Gorilla Zoe
, who became one of the more popular acts on the label. His hit single, "Hood Nigga", would propel his album to a Gold certification. He and Yung Joc both became the label's main two artists. 2007's other release was Joc's Hustlenomics
, with his hit "Coffee Shop" with Gorilla Zoe. The label's first act 8 Ball & MJG released their second album for the label, Ridin High. Yung Joc was recently released from Bad Boy Records.
Bad Boy Records
Bad Boy Records is a record label founded in 1993 by producer/rapper/entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records.-Beginnings:...
. The label was founded by Sean Combs
Sean Combs
Sean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally...
in 2003.
History
Bad Boy South was founded in 2003 after this signing of 8 Ball & MJG8 Ball & MJG
8Ball & MJG is an American Rap and Crunk duo from Memphis, Tennessee. The two rappers met at in 1980.They first appeared on the rap scene with their 1992 underground album Listen To The Lyrics...
. The label was created to capitalize on the success of southern hip hop and to have one label simply focus on that genre so that the mainstream label could go out and search for other talents. For the first year, 8 Ball and MJG were the only two artists on the label.
In 2005, the label signed a deal with Russell "Block" Spencer to cross-promote artists on his label, Block Entertainment
Block Entertainment
Block Entertainment is an indie record label created by Russell "Block" Spencer. The label is known for creating southern group Boyz N Da Hood & releasing artist Yung Joc. In 2005 Block signed an exclusive joint venture deal with Warner Music Group's label Bad Boy Entertainment. In November 2009,...
. This deal added acts Boyz n da Hood
Boyz N Da Hood
Boyz N Da Hood is an American Southern gangsta rap group from Atlanta, Georgia. They are currently signed to Sean Combs's Bad Boy Records. A new album, Back N Da Hood, is planned for release in 2011...
, Gorilla Zoe
Gorilla Zoe
Alonzo Mathis better known by his stage name Gorilla Zoe is an American rapper and member of rap group Boyz N Da Hood. His solo debut album Welcome to the Zoo came out in 2007.-Biography:...
, Big Gee, Jody Breeze, Duke, and Young Jeezy
Young Jeezy
Jay Wayne Jenkins , better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. He is the member of the hip hop group United Streets Dopeboyz of America and a former member of BMF...
. Jeezy would leave the label before the group could release their debut album, which sparked controversy as he would start his own label and sign with The Island Def Jam Music Group
The Island Def Jam Music Group
The Island Def Jam Motown Music Group, formerly The Island Def Jam Music Group, is an umbrella label formed in 1999 when Universal Music Group merged two of its daughter companies, Island Records and Def Jam Recordings, to create a label group. In 2011, Motown Records was split from the Universal...
.
In late 2005, the label would sign Yung Joc
Yung Joc
YaMar Jon Robinson , better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper.-Early life:Robinson's father, Vivian Young, ran a hair-care products company and helped him write a jingle for Revlon; Robinson founded his own label to release his music.-New Joc City :After Teaming with producer...
, who would quickly become the face of the rising label. In 2006, his debut album New Joc City
New Joc City
New Joc City is the debut album by American rapper Yung Joc. It features the hit songs "I Know You See It" and "It's Goin' Down" which was produced by Nitti and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The album debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 with over 148,000 copies sold in the first...
would take the label to new heights as it would become the label's first Platinum release.
In 2007, the label debuted Boyz n da Hood artist Gorilla Zoe
Gorilla Zoe
Alonzo Mathis better known by his stage name Gorilla Zoe is an American rapper and member of rap group Boyz N Da Hood. His solo debut album Welcome to the Zoo came out in 2007.-Biography:...
, who became one of the more popular acts on the label. His hit single, "Hood Nigga", would propel his album to a Gold certification. He and Yung Joc both became the label's main two artists. 2007's other release was Joc's Hustlenomics
Hustlenomics
Hustlenomics is the second studio album by rapper Yung Joc. It was released by Bad Boy Records on August 28, 2007.-History:The first single from the album is "Coffee Shop" which features Gorilla Zoe....
, with his hit "Coffee Shop" with Gorilla Zoe. The label's first act 8 Ball & MJG released their second album for the label, Ridin High. Yung Joc was recently released from Bad Boy Records.
Artists
- Gorilla ZoeGorilla ZoeAlonzo Mathis better known by his stage name Gorilla Zoe is an American rapper and member of rap group Boyz N Da Hood. His solo debut album Welcome to the Zoo came out in 2007.-Biography:...
- Boyz N Da HoodBoyz N Da HoodBoyz N Da Hood is an American Southern gangsta rap group from Atlanta, Georgia. They are currently signed to Sean Combs's Bad Boy Records. A new album, Back N Da Hood, is planned for release in 2011...
- Jody Breeze (Solo Deal with Sho'nuff Records)
- Duke
- Big Gee
Former Artists
- Chopper "Young City"Da Band-Career:During the preliminary period 40,000 participants tried out for a spot in the group but Diddy narrowed it down to six artists. For several weeks the group was subjected to vigorous and sometime demeaning tasks, including walking from midtown Manhattan to Brooklyn to purchase a Junior's...
- Young JeezyYoung JeezyJay Wayne Jenkins , better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. He is the member of the hip hop group United Streets Dopeboyz of America and a former member of BMF...
- 8 Ball & MJG8 Ball & MJG8Ball & MJG is an American Rap and Crunk duo from Memphis, Tennessee. The two rappers met at in 1980.They first appeared on the rap scene with their 1992 underground album Listen To The Lyrics...
- Yung JocYung JocYaMar Jon Robinson , better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper.-Early life:Robinson's father, Vivian Young, ran a hair-care products company and helped him write a jingle for Revlon; Robinson founded his own label to release his music.-New Joc City :After Teaming with producer...
Discography
| Year | Information |
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| 2004 | 8Ball & MJG 8Ball & MJG 8Ball & MJG is an American Rap and Crunk duo from Memphis, Tennessee. The two rappers met at in 1980.They first appeared on the rap scene with their 1992 underground album Listen To The Lyrics... - Living Legends Living Legends (album) Living Legends is the sixth studio album by rap duo 8Ball & MJG and their first release for Bad Boy Records. It was the first mainstream album for the duo, they had been underground for the previous ten years. It spawned three singles into music videos: "You Don't Want Drama", "Straight Cadillac...
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| 2005 | Boyz n da Hood Boyz N Da Hood Boyz N Da Hood is an American Southern gangsta rap group from Atlanta, Georgia. They are currently signed to Sean Combs's Bad Boy Records. A new album, Back N Da Hood, is planned for release in 2011... - Boyz n da Hood Boyz N Da Hood (album) Boyz n da Hood is the debut album by hip hop group Boyz n da Hood released on June 21, 2005.The first single from the album was "Dem Boyz", featuring solo verses from Young Jeezy, Jody Breeze and Duke... |
| 2006 | Yung Joc Yung Joc YaMar Jon Robinson , better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper.-Early life:Robinson's father, Vivian Young, ran a hair-care products company and helped him write a jingle for Revlon; Robinson founded his own label to release his music.-New Joc City :After Teaming with producer... - New Joc City New Joc City New Joc City is the debut album by American rapper Yung Joc. It features the hit songs "I Know You See It" and "It's Goin' Down" which was produced by Nitti and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The album debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 with over 148,000 copies sold in the first... It's Goin' Down "It's goin' down" is slang, primarily Ebonics, which typically means "It's going to happen" or "Something is going to happen"."It's Goin' Down" may also refer to:* For the X-Ecutioners song, see "It's Goin' Down ".... ", "I Know You See It I Know You See It "I Know You See It" is the second single by rap artist Yung Joc of his debut album New Joc City. This song features Brandy "Ms. B." Hambrick. It has reached #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the U.S R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart. It also peaked at #5 on the U.S. Rap Charts. The video for the song... ", "1st Time 1st Time "1st Time" is a rap single by rapper Yung Joc. It is the third single released off his debut album New Joc City. The single features Trey Songz and Marques Houston. The song failed to be as successful as It's Goin' Down, I Know You See It, or Dope Boy Magic. It premiered on BET's Access Granted... " |
| 8 Ball - Light Up the Bomb
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| Big Gee - Small Things to a Giant
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| 2007 | 8Ball & MJG 8Ball & MJG 8Ball & MJG is an American Rap and Crunk duo from Memphis, Tennessee. The two rappers met at in 1980.They first appeared on the rap scene with their 1992 underground album Listen To The Lyrics... - Ridin High |
| Yung Joc Yung Joc YaMar Jon Robinson , better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper.-Early life:Robinson's father, Vivian Young, ran a hair-care products company and helped him write a jingle for Revlon; Robinson founded his own label to release his music.-New Joc City :After Teaming with producer... - Hustlenomics Hustlenomics Hustlenomics is the second studio album by rapper Yung Joc. It was released by Bad Boy Records on August 28, 2007.-History:The first single from the album is "Coffee Shop" which features Gorilla Zoe.... Coffee Shop (Yung Joc song) "Coffee Shop" is the first single off Yung Joc's second album Hustlenomics. It was officially released on May 5, 2007, but had been leaked onto the Internet beforehand. The track features Gorilla Zoe and uncredited chorus vocals by The-Dream... ", "Bottle Poppin'" |
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| Gorilla Zoe Gorilla Zoe Alonzo Mathis better known by his stage name Gorilla Zoe is an American rapper and member of rap group Boyz N Da Hood. His solo debut album Welcome to the Zoo came out in 2007.-Biography:... - Welcome to the Zoo Welcome to the Zoo -Chart positions:... Hood Figga "Hood Figga" is the first single off rapper Gorilla Zoe's debut album, Welcome to the Zoo. It was officially released via iTunes on July 17, 2007. The song is produced by Chris Flame and Dee Jay Dana. This video was premiered on MTV2 on June 18, 2007 and BET on June 19, 2007... ", "Tryin' To Make A Jug" |
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| Boyz n da Hood Boyz N Da Hood Boyz N Da Hood is an American Southern gangsta rap group from Atlanta, Georgia. They are currently signed to Sean Combs's Bad Boy Records. A new album, Back N Da Hood, is planned for release in 2011... - Back Up n da Chevy Back Up n da Chevy Back Up n da Chevy is the second album from rap group Boyz n da Hood, released on October 2, 2007. The album's first single is "Everybody Know Me", which was released on iTunes on April 10, 2007... Everybody Know Me "Everybody Know Me" is the first single from the upcoming Boyz N Da Hood album, Back Up n da Chevy. It was released via iTunes on April 10, 2007.... ", "Table Dance" |
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| 2009 | Gorilla Zoe Gorilla Zoe Alonzo Mathis better known by his stage name Gorilla Zoe is an American rapper and member of rap group Boyz N Da Hood. His solo debut album Welcome to the Zoo came out in 2007.-Biography:... - Don't Feed Da Animals Don't Feed Da Animals -Chart positions:... Lost (Gorilla Zoe song) "Lost" is the first single off rapper Gorilla Zoe's second studio album, Don't Feed Da Animals. The song leaked on late May 2007 entitled "Losin' My Mind" featuring Lil Wayne. It was released officially on iTunes on October 28, 2008. The song was produced by Drumma Boy... , "What It Is What It Is (Gorilla Zoe song) "What It Is" is the second single off rapper Gorilla Zoe's second studio album, Don't Feed Da Animals. The final version of the song was released on March 3, 2009. The song was produced by Zaytoven and features Rick Ross and Kollosus.-Charts:... ", "Echo Echo (Gorilla Zoe song) "Echo" is the third single off rapper Gorilla Zoe's second studio album, Don't Feed Da Animals. Gorilla Zoe uses an autotune effect for this song. The song was released on iTunes March 10, 2009 and was produced by Drumma Boy. The official remix features Diddy and another with Ne-Yo.-Chart positions:... ", "I Got It" |
| 2011 | Gorilla Zoe Gorilla Zoe Alonzo Mathis better known by his stage name Gorilla Zoe is an American rapper and member of rap group Boyz N Da Hood. His solo debut album Welcome to the Zoo came out in 2007.-Biography:... - King Kong King Kong (Gorilla Zoe album) King Kong is the third studio album by American rapper Gorilla Zoe, released on June 14, 2011. The album debuted at #56 on the Billboard 200 with 10,300 copies in its first week out.- Track listing :... |