Game Recordings
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Game Recordings was a New York
-based record label
best known for its artists featured on the soundtrack of the video game Grand Theft Auto III
. Game Recordings artists included Royce Da 5'9", Agallah
, Sean Price
, Pretty Ugly
, Black Rob
, Nature
, and JoJo Pellegrino. The label was also known for the "Game Girls," or "Hip Hop Honeys," who featured on all of the promotional singles and maxi-CDs it released.
The label's Chief Executive Officer
was Jonathan "Shecky Green" Shecter, co-founder of The Source
magazine. Eric "Ric Riggler" Rhea, an A&R
executive, headed the company.
.
In 1999 Game Recordings released a 12" single consisting of three songs, by rap duo Bad Meets Evil
, called Nuttin' to Do.
In 2002, the label released Game Tight, a compilation album. 50 Cent
was featured on the album, on the Pretty Ugly
song Hit Em' Up.
Game released three full-length albums, two by Royce Da 5'9" (Rock City
and Rock City Version 2.0); its third release was Game Tight, a best-of album. The label was also set to release 8-Off Agallah
's First album, Imagine Your Life, although the album never saw the light of day.
In 2008 Game released two CDs by Royce Da 5'9": the first was a new Royce Da 5'9" album titled Lost & Found, which features rare and unrelased tracks that were recorded while he recorded for the label http://hiphopsite.com/product/show/id/9833, and the second is titled Rock City Version 3.0, which is a mix of Royce's first two albums, Rock City
and Rock City Version 2.0.http://hiphopsite.com/product/show/id/9727
Game also provided Rockstar Games
with songs for the Midnight Club 2 soundtrack.
Game Recordings stopped operating as a record label in 2005. Shecky Green continued to make and promote the Hip Hop Honeys DVD series under the Game Recordings name. In 2007, Royce Da 5'9" released his single Hit 'Em/Ding through the label.
Although Game Recordings no longer functions as a record label, an artist known as Keith From up the Block is represented by Game. Also, the Game Las Vegas
site is still in operation, as are the Hip Hop Honeys.
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
-based record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
best known for its artists featured on the soundtrack of the video game Grand Theft Auto III
Grand Theft Auto III
Grand Theft Auto III is a 2001 open world action computer and video game developed by DMA Design in the United Kingdom, and published by Rockstar Games. It is the first 3D title in the Grand Theft Auto series. It was released in October 2001 for the PlayStation 2, May 2002 for Microsoft Windows,...
. Game Recordings artists included Royce Da 5'9", Agallah
Agallah
Agallah , born Angel Aguilar, is a Puerto Rican and Filipino-American rapper who was a member of the The Diplomats-affiliated group Purple City and the group Propain campaign. He was formerly known as 8-Off Agallah, but changed the name because it was controversial; 8-Off is a variation of the name...
, Sean Price
Sean Price
Sean Price is an American rapper and member of the hip hop supergroups Boot Camp Clik and Random Axe. He came to fame as one-half of the duo Heltah Skeltah, performing under the name Ruckus, or in short Ruck, along with partner Rock. He also is featured in the video game NBA 2K11 as a playable...
, Pretty Ugly
Pretty Ugly
Pretty Ugly is the fourth studio album by the punk rock band Lunachicks. It was released by Go-Kart Records in 1997.-Tracks:# Yeah # Throwin It Away # The Day Squid's Gerbil Died # Dear Dotti # Mr. Lady # Spork # What's Left # Gone Kissin...
, Black Rob
Black Rob
Black Rob is a rapper who was formerly signed to Bad Boy Records.-Music career:Black Rob began associating with the label as early as 1996, appearing on the Bad Boy remix to 112's "Come See Me"...
, Nature
Nature (rapper)
Jermain Baxter , better known as Nature, is an American rapper, best known for his association with fellow Queensbridge-born rapper Nas.-Career:...
, and JoJo Pellegrino. The label was also known for the "Game Girls," or "Hip Hop Honeys," who featured on all of the promotional singles and maxi-CDs it released.
The label's Chief Executive Officer
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
was Jonathan "Shecky Green" Shecter, co-founder of The Source
The Source (magazine)
The Source is a United States-based, monthly full-color magazine covering hip-hop music, politics, and culture, founded in 1988. It is the world's second longest running rap periodical, behind United Kingdom-based publication Hip Hop Connection. The Source was founded as a newsletter in 1988...
magazine. Eric "Ric Riggler" Rhea, an A&R
A&R
Artists and repertoire is the division of a record label that is responsible for talent scouting and overseeing the artistic development of recording artists. It also acts as a liaison between artists and the record label.- Finding talent :...
executive, headed the company.
Releases
Game Recordings' first release was Lord Digga's My Flow is Tight, a song based on a sample from the theme of the game show The Price is RightThe Price Is Right
The Price Is Right is a television game show franchise originally produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman, and created by Bob Stewart, and is currently produced and owned by FremantleMedia. The franchise centers on television game shows, but also includes merchandise such as video games, printed...
.
In 1999 Game Recordings released a 12" single consisting of three songs, by rap duo Bad Meets Evil
Bad Meets Evil
Bad Meets Evil is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan that consists of rappers Royce da 5'9" and Eminem . They are best known for collaborating on a self-titled song that appeared on Eminem's major-label debut album The Slim Shady LP in 1999, their early association with Dr...
, called Nuttin' to Do.
In 2002, the label released Game Tight, a compilation album. 50 Cent
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
was featured on the album, on the Pretty Ugly
Pretty Ugly
Pretty Ugly is the fourth studio album by the punk rock band Lunachicks. It was released by Go-Kart Records in 1997.-Tracks:# Yeah # Throwin It Away # The Day Squid's Gerbil Died # Dear Dotti # Mr. Lady # Spork # What's Left # Gone Kissin...
song Hit Em' Up.
Game released three full-length albums, two by Royce Da 5'9" (Rock City
Rock City
Rock City is a roadside attraction near Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Lookout Mountain in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, located near Ruby Falls. It is well-known for the many barn advertisements throughout the Southeast and Midwest United States that have the slogan "See Rock City" painted on barn roofs...
and Rock City Version 2.0); its third release was Game Tight, a best-of album. The label was also set to release 8-Off Agallah
Agallah
Agallah , born Angel Aguilar, is a Puerto Rican and Filipino-American rapper who was a member of the The Diplomats-affiliated group Purple City and the group Propain campaign. He was formerly known as 8-Off Agallah, but changed the name because it was controversial; 8-Off is a variation of the name...
's First album, Imagine Your Life, although the album never saw the light of day.
In 2008 Game released two CDs by Royce Da 5'9": the first was a new Royce Da 5'9" album titled Lost & Found, which features rare and unrelased tracks that were recorded while he recorded for the label http://hiphopsite.com/product/show/id/9833, and the second is titled Rock City Version 3.0, which is a mix of Royce's first two albums, Rock City
Rock City
Rock City is a roadside attraction near Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Lookout Mountain in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, located near Ruby Falls. It is well-known for the many barn advertisements throughout the Southeast and Midwest United States that have the slogan "See Rock City" painted on barn roofs...
and Rock City Version 2.0.http://hiphopsite.com/product/show/id/9727
Game also provided Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games is a major video game developer and publisher based in New York City, owned by Take-Two Interactive following its purchase of UK video game publisher BMG Interactive. The brand is mostly known for Grand Theft Auto, Max Payne, L.A...
with songs for the Midnight Club 2 soundtrack.
Game Recordings stopped operating as a record label in 2005. Shecky Green continued to make and promote the Hip Hop Honeys DVD series under the Game Recordings name. In 2007, Royce Da 5'9" released his single Hit 'Em/Ding through the label.
Although Game Recordings no longer functions as a record label, an artist known as Keith From up the Block is represented by Game. Also, the Game Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
site is still in operation, as are the Hip Hop Honeys.