Murder Inc. (rap group)
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The Murder Inc. group was the early version of The Inc. Records
, a label headed by Irv Gotti. The collective consisted of Inc. Records' star MC Ja Rule
, Ruff Ryders
' DMX
and Roc-A-Fella's Jay-Z
. Irv Gotti provided production for many of their songs together, and Mic Geronimo
was an associate.
The Inc. Records
The Inc. Records , is an American record label, owned by Irv Gotti.In 1999, Murder Inc. released its first album, Venni Vetti Vecci by Ja Rule. The album featured the hit single "Holla Holla". The album was executively produced by Irv Gotti and moved on to go platinum, which rose Ja Rule and...
, a label headed by Irv Gotti. The collective consisted of Inc. Records' star MC Ja Rule
Ja Rule
Jeffrey Atkins , better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an American rapper, singer, and actor.Born in Hollis, Queens, he began his career in the group Cash Money Click and debuted in 1999 with Venni Vetti Vecci and its single "Holla Holla"...
, Ruff Ryders
Ruff Ryders
Ruff Ryders Entertainment is a record label founded by brothers Darrin "Dee" Dean and Joaquin "Waah" Dean, uncles of producer Swizz Beatz. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, and is distributed by Fontana Distribution.The label is currently active as Ruff Ryders...
' DMX
DMX (rapper)
Earl Simmons , better known by his stage name DMX, is a multiplatinum American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the late 1990s. His stage name pays tribute to the Oberheim DMX drum machine, an instrument he used when he made his own rap beats in the 80's...
and Roc-A-Fella's Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
. Irv Gotti provided production for many of their songs together, and Mic Geronimo
Mic Geronimo
Mic Geronimo is an American hip-hop rapper who was acquainted with Irv Gotti of Murder Inc.. Gotti and his brother met Mic Geronimo at a Queens high school talent show, and Mic agreed to record a single...
was an associate.
Appearances
- "Blackout," Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My BloodFlesh of My Flesh, Blood of My BloodFlesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood is the second album released in 1998 by rapper DMX. It entered the charts at number one with an impressive 670,000 units shipped in the first week. The album eventually went 3x Multi-Platinum in the US. DMX released his debut album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot in...
, DMX & Jay-Z et al. - "Murdergram," Streets Is WatchingStreets Is Watching (soundtrack)Streets Is Watching is the soundtrack for the film by the same name. It was released in 1998 by Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella Records and it serves as a promotion of the up and coming artists on his label. The album fared well commercially reaching #3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and having two...
soundtrack, Ja Rule, DMX & Jay-Z - "Why We Die," Anarchy, DMX & Jay-Z + Busta RhymesBusta RhymesTrevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
- "Time to Build," The Natural, Mic Geronimo, DMX, Jay-Z & Ja Rule
- "Grand Finale," Belly (soundtrack)Belly (soundtrack)Belly is the soundtrack to the 1998 film of the same name. It was released on November 3, 1998 through Def Jam Recordings and featured production from the likes of Poke & Tone, Sean Combs and Swizz Beatz...
, DMX, Ja Rule, NasNasNasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
& Method ManMethod ManClifford Smith , better known by his stage name Method Man is an American hip hop artist, record producer, actor and member of the hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He took his stage name from the 1979 film The Fearless Young Boxer, also known as Method Man. He is one half of the rap duo Method Man... - "Can I Get a Fuck You," Vol. 2: Hard Knock Life, Jay-Z & Ja Rule + AmilAmilAmil Whitehead more commonly known by her stage name Amil, is an American female rapper, singer, and songwriter from New York City. She was prominent in the late 1990s as a Jay-Z protégé, most notably on the single "Can I Get A..." from the Rush Hour soundtrack.-Early life:Amil was born September...
- "Kill 'Em All," Venni Vetti Vecci, Ja Rule & Jay-Z
- "Holla Holla (Remix)," Venni Vetti Vecci, Ja Rule & Jay-Z et al.
- "Usual Suspects," Vendetta, Mic Geronimo, DMX, Ja Rule et al.
- "It's Murda" Venni Vetti Vecci, Ja Rule, Jay-Z, & DMX
- "Money Cash Hoes" Vol. 2: Hard Knock Life, Jay-Z, & DMX
- "Gangsta Shit" DJ ClueDJ ClueErnesto Shaw better known as DJ Clue?, is a mixtape DJ.-Biography:For more than 10 years, DJ Clue has proven that he is more than just a beat-thumper. His accomplishments show how a turntable genius precisely puts together different songs to make a concoction of beats and melodies that rule the...
, Jay-Z, & Ja Rule - "Stay Flawless" , N.O.R.E.N.O.R.E.Victor Santiago, Jr., best known by his stage name N.O.R.E. or Noreaga , is an American rapper of Puerto Rican descent...
, DMX, Ja Rule & Yummy BinghamYummy BinghamElizabeth T. Wyce Bingham a.k.a. Yummy is an American R&B/hip hop singer, songwriter. She sings soprano with a 4 octave range.-Biography:Elizabeth "Yummy" Bingham was born on January 7, 1986 to Dinky Bingham and Patricia Wyce...