Ruff Ryders
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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 Indy
.
, Ma$e and The Lox
who became multi-platinum stars for Def Jam Recordings
and Bad Boy Entertainment in the late-1990s. After DMX's success, the management company started its own label imprint through Interscope Records
, and had success with releases from female rapper Eve
, former Bad Boy Records
group The L.O.X. and its main rapper Jadakiss
, Drag-On
, and newcomer Jin
, winner of BET
's 106 & Park
freestyle MC battle
competition. The Deans' nephew Swizz Beatz
is the main producer for most of the acts on the roster. In 2001 Cassidy was signed to the label through Swizz Beatz
along with Full Surface labelmate Yung Wun
.
As the first Reunion Project since their 2005 Album The Redemption, Vol. 4 Jadakiss and Swizz Beatz invited Drag-On, Eve, Styles P, Sheek Louch and DMX, who had just been released from jail, for the Remix of "Who's Real
". A Ruff Ryders Reunion Album was announced by Swizz Beatz and was originally set to release in 2008 but it got pushed back .
Ruff Ryders Indy, Inc. has signed new artists to the label such as MOOK, Lil Waah (son of Joaquin Dean), Shella, and Hugo. The company is releasing its first new album a compilation that includes the established Ruff Ryders artists, DMX, Eve, LOX, Drag-On, Swizz Beatz, and Cassidy with the new artists entitled; Ruff Ryders: Past, Present & Future on November 21, 2011. Additional music to be released by established and new artists of the Ruff Ryders family of companies.
Drag-On
Eve
Jadakiss
Styles P
Sheek Louch
The LOX
Jin
Ruff Ryders
Swizz Beatz
Cassidy
Yung Wun
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,...
founded by brothers Darrin "Dee" Dean and Joaquin "Waah" Dean, uncles of producer Swizz Beatz
Swizz Beatz
Kasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...
. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
, and is distributed by Fontana Distribution
Fontana Distribution
Fontana Distribution is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group that was launched in 2004, which deals in distribution, as well as in a range of sales, marketing, and back office support services, for a diverse roster of independent record labels and their artists. The company takes its name and logo...
.The label is currently active as Ruff Ryders Indy
Ruff Ryders Indy
Ruff Ryders Indy is an independent record label founded by brothers Darrin "Dee" Dean and Joaquin "Waah" Dean after the disbanding of Ruff Ryders Entertainment.-Ruff Ryders Indy:...
.
Beginnings
Ruff Ryders' founders were initially famous for managing rappers DMXDMX (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...
, Ma$e and The Lox
The LOX
The Lox are an American hip hop group composed of Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, and Styles P. They were originally signed to Sean Combs' Bad Boy Records before joining Ruff Ryders Entertainment, and are now a part of their own label, D-Block Records-Early career:...
who became multi-platinum stars for Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings is an American record label, focused primarily on hip hop and urban music, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as a part of The Island Def Jam Motown Music Group...
and Bad Boy Entertainment in the late-1990s. After DMX's success, the management company started its own label imprint through Interscope Records
Interscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:...
, and had success with releases from female rapper Eve
Eve (rapper)
Eve Jihan Jeffers , is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and actress. Her first three albums have reached a total of over 8 million albums sold worldwide. She has also achieved success in fashion as she started a clothing line titled "Fetish." She won a Grammy Award in 2002 for the...
, former 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:...
group The L.O.X. and its main rapper Jadakiss
Jadakiss
Jason Phillips , better known as Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. In early 2007, Jadakiss signed to Roc-a-Fella Records / Def Jam Records.-Early life:By the age of 16, Jadakiss was a freestyle...
, Drag-On
Drag-On
Mel Jason Smalls , better known as Drag-On, is an American rapper from The Bronx, New York City.Drag-On was originally signed to Interscope Records under the Ruff Ryders Entertainment imprint, where he released his successful debut album, Opposite of H2O, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200...
, and newcomer Jin
Jin (rapper)
Jin Au-Yeung , who performs under the stage name MC Jin, is a Hong Kong hip hop rapper, songwriter, and actor. Growing up in the Miami, Florida area, and later living in New York City, he decided to reside permanently in his motherland, Hong Kong...
, winner of BET
Black Entertainment Television
Black Entertainment Television is an American, Viacom-owned cable network based in Washington, D.C.. Currently viewed in more than 90 million homes worldwide, it is the most prominent television network targeting young Black-American audiences. The network was launched on January 25, 1980, by its...
's 106 & Park
106 & Park
106 & Park is a Top Ten Hip-Hop and R&B music video show, set up in a countdown format, that airs weekdays at 6:00 PM on BET . Since its inception, it was the network's #1 rated show...
freestyle MC battle
Freestyle rap
Freestyle rap commonly refers to rap lyrics which are improvised through a acapella or with instrumental beats, i.e. performed with no previously composed lyrics, or "off the top of the head"...
competition. The Deans' nephew Swizz Beatz
Swizz Beatz
Kasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...
is the main producer for most of the acts on the roster. In 2001 Cassidy was signed to the label through Swizz Beatz
Swizz Beatz
Kasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...
along with Full Surface labelmate Yung Wun
Yung Wun
James Carlton Anderson better known by his stage name Yung Wun is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia.-Biography:Yung Wun was raised in Eastlake Meadows housing projects, otherwise known as "Little Vietnam". Yung Wun was very quickly exposed to the effects of crime and soon became involved...
.
As the first Reunion Project since their 2005 Album The Redemption, Vol. 4 Jadakiss and Swizz Beatz invited Drag-On, Eve, Styles P, Sheek Louch and DMX, who had just been released from jail, for the Remix of "Who's Real
Who's Real
"Who's Real" is the fourth official single by rapper Jadakiss from his album The Last Kiss. It features Swizz Beatz & OJ Da Juiceman, it features production from Swizz Beatz as well...
". A Ruff Ryders Reunion Album was announced by Swizz Beatz and was originally set to release in 2008 but it got pushed back .
Ruff Ryders Indy, Inc. has signed new artists to the label such as MOOK, Lil Waah (son of Joaquin Dean), Shella, and Hugo. The company is releasing its first new album a compilation that includes the established Ruff Ryders artists, DMX, Eve, LOX, Drag-On, Swizz Beatz, and Cassidy with the new artists entitled; Ruff Ryders: Past, Present & Future on November 21, 2011. Additional music to be released by established and new artists of the Ruff Ryders family of companies.
Artists
- DMXDMX (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...
(Ruff Ryders/BloodlineBloodline RecordsBloodline Records is a Hip hop record label founded by Earl "DMX" Simmons, also known as DMX. The label used to be distributed by Def Jam Recordings but is currently searching for a distributor since DMX left Def Jam Recordings, Sony Music Entertainment's Sony BMG, Sony Urban Music and Columbia...
/EMIEMIThe EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
) - The LOXThe LOXThe Lox are an American hip hop group composed of Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, and Styles P. They were originally signed to Sean Combs' Bad Boy Records before joining Ruff Ryders Entertainment, and are now a part of their own label, D-Block Records-Early career:...
(Ruff Ryders/D-BlockD-Block RecordsD-Block Records is a subsidiary of the American hip hop label Ruff Ryders-Roster:D-Block Records is a subsidiary of the American hip hop label Ruff Ryders-Roster:D-Block Records is a subsidiary of the American hip hop label Ruff Ryders...
/Bad BoyBad Boy RecordsBad 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:...
)- JadakissJadakissJason Phillips , better known as Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. In early 2007, Jadakiss signed to Roc-a-Fella Records / Def Jam Records.-Early life:By the age of 16, Jadakiss was a freestyle...
(Ruff Ryders/D-BlockD-Block RecordsD-Block Records is a subsidiary of the American hip hop label Ruff Ryders-Roster:D-Block Records is a subsidiary of the American hip hop label Ruff Ryders-Roster:D-Block Records is a subsidiary of the American hip hop label Ruff Ryders...
/[/Def Jam) - Styles PStyles PDavid Styles better known by his stage name, Styles P, is an American rapper, author, and entrepreneur. He is prominently known as a member of Hip Hop group The LOX and is also a part of the Ruff Ryders hip-hop group, and in addition has released multiple albums and mixtapes as a solo...
(Ruff Ryders/D-BlockD-Block RecordsD-Block Records is a subsidiary of the American hip hop label Ruff Ryders-Roster:D-Block Records is a subsidiary of the American hip hop label Ruff Ryders-Roster:D-Block Records is a subsidiary of the American hip hop label Ruff Ryders...
/E1) - Sheek LouchSheek LouchSean Divine Jacobs, better known as Sheek Louch , is an African American rapper and member of The LOX , along with Styles P and Jadakiss.-Personal life and career:...
(Ruff Ryders/D-BlockD-blockThe d-block is the portion of the periodic table that contains the element groups 3-12. These groups correspond to the filling of the atomic d-orbital subshell, with electron configurations ranging from s2d1 to s2d10...
/Def Jam)
- Jadakiss
- Drag-OnDrag-OnMel Jason Smalls , better known as Drag-On, is an American rapper from The Bronx, New York City.Drag-On was originally signed to Interscope Records under the Ruff Ryders Entertainment imprint, where he released his successful debut album, Opposite of H2O, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200...
(Ruff Ryders Indy/Hood EnvironmentHood EnvironmentHood Environment is the third studio album by rapper Drag-On, released on September 4, 2007 for T.R.U.S.T. Family. Hood Environment is Drag-On's first and only independent album to be released...
) - Grizz Roc (Ruff Ryders)
- Flashy (Ruff Ryders/Hard Work)
- Swizz BeatzSwizz BeatzKasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...
(Ruff Ryders/Full SurfaceFull Surface RecordsFull Surface Records is a record label founded by hip hop producer Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean in 2001, with the help of Cassidy though he has left due to legal and money issues. The label used to operate through Sony Music Entertainment's, J Records and through Universal Music Group's, Interscope...
/AtlanticAtlantic RecordsAtlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
) - El-Gwoppo (Ruff Ryders Indy/Fetti Boy Nation)
- EveEve (rapper)Eve Jihan Jeffers , is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and actress. Her first three albums have reached a total of over 8 million albums sold worldwide. She has also achieved success in fashion as she started a clothing line titled "Fetish." She won a Grammy Award in 2002 for the...
(Ruff Ryders/Full SurfaceFull Surface RecordsFull Surface Records is a record label founded by hip hop producer Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean in 2001, with the help of Cassidy though he has left due to legal and money issues. The label used to operate through Sony Music Entertainment's, J Records and through Universal Music Group's, Interscope...
/EMI) - Kartoon (Ruff Ryders)
- Mook (Ruff Ryders Indy)
Producers
- Swizz BeatzSwizz BeatzKasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...
- P.K. a.k.a. P. Killer Trackz
- Mahogany Music
- Elite
- Divine Bars
- DJ Shok
- Black Key
- Tuneheadz
- Dame GreaseDame GreaseDamon Blackmon, or Dame Grease, is a Harlem, New York based video and music producer.Before becoming a staple on every mixtape, The LOX relied on the sounds of Grease in order to acquire the street buzz that landed them their deal on Bad Boy Records in 1996...
- Jay "Icepick" Jackson"
Labels founded by Ruff Ryder artists
- Bloodline RecordsBloodline RecordsBloodline Records is a Hip hop record label founded by Earl "DMX" Simmons, also known as DMX. The label used to be distributed by Def Jam Recordings but is currently searching for a distributor since DMX left Def Jam Recordings, Sony Music Entertainment's Sony BMG, Sony Urban Music and Columbia...
Founded By DMXDMX (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...
- D-Block RecordsD-Block RecordsD-Block Records is a subsidiary of the American hip hop label Ruff Ryders-Roster:D-Block Records is a subsidiary of the American hip hop label Ruff Ryders-Roster:D-Block Records is a subsidiary of the American hip hop label Ruff Ryders...
Founded By JadakissJadakissJason Phillips , better known as Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. In early 2007, Jadakiss signed to Roc-a-Fella Records / Def Jam Records.-Early life:By the age of 16, Jadakiss was a freestyle...
, Styles PStyles PDavid Styles better known by his stage name, Styles P, is an American rapper, author, and entrepreneur. He is prominently known as a member of Hip Hop group The LOX and is also a part of the Ruff Ryders hip-hop group, and in addition has released multiple albums and mixtapes as a solo...
& Sheek LouchSheek LouchSean Divine Jacobs, better known as Sheek Louch , is an African American rapper and member of The LOX , along with Styles P and Jadakiss.-Personal life and career:... - Full Surface Founded By Swizz BeatzSwizz BeatzKasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...
- Hood Environment Entertainment Founded By Drag-OnDrag-OnMel Jason Smalls , better known as Drag-On, is an American rapper from The Bronx, New York City.Drag-On was originally signed to Interscope Records under the Ruff Ryders Entertainment imprint, where he released his successful debut album, Opposite of H2O, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200...
Releases
DMXDMX (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...
- It's Dark and Hell Is HotIt's Dark and Hell Is HotIt's Dark and Hell is Hot is the debut album of American rapper DMX, released May 19, 1998 on Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings. The album featured four singles with music videos, "Get at Me Dog", "Stop Being Greedy", "How's It Goin' Down" and the "Ruff Ryders Anthem"...
(1998) - 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...
(1998) - ...And Then There Was X...And Then There Was X…And Then There Was X is the third album by American rapper DMX, released December 21, 1999 on Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings.- Songs :...
(1999) - The Great DepressionThe Great Depression (DMX album)The Great Depression is the fourth solo album released by New York based rapper DMX. Released October 23, 2001, it was DMX's fourth straight album to debut at number one. The album demonstrated his still strong allegiance with the Ruff Ryders. The Great Depression went platinum quickly, but lacked...
(2001) - Grand ChampGrand ChampGrand Champ is the fifth album by American rapper DMX, released in 2003. Grand Champ features the popular singles Where the Hood At? and Get it on the Floor...
(2003) - Year of the Dog...AgainYear of the Dog...Again-Charts:- Notes :* R&B singer Janyce makes three appearances, mainly for backing vocals.* The album was originally titled "Here We Go Again".* Only DMX album to not debut at number 1....
(2006) - The Definition of X: The Pick of the LitterThe Definition of X: The Pick of the LitterThe Definition of X: The Pick of the Litter is a greatest hits album from rapper DMX, released on June 12, 2007 in the United States.The album debuted at number 26 on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling about 35,000 copies in its first week...
(Greatest Hits) (2007) - Redemption of the Beast (2011)
Drag-On
Drag-On
Mel Jason Smalls , better known as Drag-On, is an American rapper from The Bronx, New York City.Drag-On was originally signed to Interscope Records under the Ruff Ryders Entertainment imprint, where he released his successful debut album, Opposite of H2O, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200...
- Opposite of H2OOpposite of H2O-Album chart positions:...
(2000) - Hell and BackHell and BackHell and Back is the second studio album by rapper Drag-On. It was released on February 10, 2004 for Virgin Records and featured production from the likes of Swizz Beatz and Rockwilder...
(2004)
Eve
Eve (rapper)
Eve Jihan Jeffers , is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and actress. Her first three albums have reached a total of over 8 million albums sold worldwide. She has also achieved success in fashion as she started a clothing line titled "Fetish." She won a Grammy Award in 2002 for the...
- First LadyRuff Ryders' First Lady-Personnel:Credits for Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryders' First Lady adapted from Allmusic.* Adam "Bunnie" Grossman: Engineer* Adam Gazzola: Instrumentation* Charles Duffy: Art Direction, Design* Chris Theis: Engineer* Dee Dean: Executive Producer, A&R...
(1999) - ScorpionScorpion (album)Scorpion is the Grammy-winning second album of female rapper Eve, released March 6, 2001 on Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Interscope Records. The album debuted at #4 of the Billboard 200 and went platinum. The album features hit singles, such as "Who's That Girl?" and "Let Me Blow Ya Mind"...
(2001) - Eve-OlutionEve-OlutionEve-Olution is the third studio album by American rapper-songwriter Eve. It was released by Ruff Ryders Entertainment on August 27, 2002, distributed through Interscope Records. Production was handled by frequent collaborators Dr. Dre, Swizz Beatz and also Irv Gotti, among others...
(2002)
Jadakiss
Jadakiss
Jason Phillips , better known as Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. In early 2007, Jadakiss signed to Roc-a-Fella Records / Def Jam Records.-Early life:By the age of 16, Jadakiss was a freestyle...
- Kiss tha Game GoodbyeKiss tha Game Goodbye-Samples:*"Show Discipline"**"I've Been Watching You" by Southside Movement*"Put Your Hands Up"**"Boogieman" by Jackson 5*"We Gonna Make It"**"My Music" by Samuel Jonathan Johnson*"Kiss Is Spittin'"...
(2001) - Kiss of DeathKiss of Death (Jadakiss album)-Samples:Why*"Mandrake" by GongReal Hip Hop*"Do Do Wap Is Strong In Here" by Curtis MayfieldBy Your Side*"I'd Find You Anywhere" by Creative SourceGettin' It In*"Facade" by Melba MooreHot Skit...
(2004) - The Last Kiss (2009)
Styles P
Styles P
David Styles better known by his stage name, Styles P, is an American rapper, author, and entrepreneur. He is prominently known as a member of Hip Hop group The LOX and is also a part of the Ruff Ryders hip-hop group, and in addition has released multiple albums and mixtapes as a solo...
- A Gangster and a GentlemanA Gangster and a GentlemanA Gangster and a Gentleman is Yonkers, New York rapper Styles P's solo debut album, released under the name Styles, after a series of two The LOX albums and three Ruff Ryder volumes...
(2002) - Time Is Money (2006)
- Super Gangster, Extraordinary Gentleman (2007)
- Master of CeremoniesMaster of Ceremonies (Styles P album)Master of Ceremonies, is the fourth album by Yonkers-bred rapper Styles P. The album was released October 4, 2011. The album's guest list features rappers such as Lloyd Banks, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Pharoahe Monch, Pharrell Williams and Styles' group The L.O.X....
(2011)
Sheek Louch
Sheek Louch
Sean Divine Jacobs, better known as Sheek Louch , is an African American rapper and member of The LOX , along with Styles P and Jadakiss.-Personal life and career:...
- Walk Witt Me (2003)
- After TaxesAfter TaxesAfter Taxes is the second studio album by rapper Sheek Louch. It was released via the independent label Koch Records instead of on a major label like Walk witt Me, Sheek's first album. His sophomore release spawned a minor hit with "Kiss Your Ass Goodbye"...
(2005) - Silverback GorillaSilverback GorillaSilverback Gorilla is the third studio album by rapper Sheek Louch. Its first single is "Good Love", produced by Red Spyda. The video is already out and has been shown on BET's "Rap City" and MTV Jams. The second single is set to be "Keep Pushin. The guest list for the album is Jadakiss, Styles P,...
(2008) - Donnie G: Don Gorilla (2010)
The LOX
The LOX
The Lox are an American hip hop group composed of Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, and Styles P. They were originally signed to Sean Combs' Bad Boy Records before joining Ruff Ryders Entertainment, and are now a part of their own label, D-Block Records-Early career:...
- We Are the StreetsWe Are The StreetsWe Are the Streets is the second studio album by hip hop group The LOX. It was their second album as a group, and is mainly produced by Swizz Beatz. Its commercial success was driven primarily by the hit singles "Wild Out," produced by Swizz Beatz, and "Ryde or Die, Bitch", produced by...
(2000)
Jin
- The Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is HistoryThe Rest Is History is Jin's debut album. It was released on October 18, 2004.-Background:Originally titled Almost Famous, the album was delayed for over a year. Originally slated for a Summer 2003 release it was pushed back to an October 2003 date. After plans did not materialize, the album's...
(2004)
Ruff Ryders
- Ryde or Die Vol. 1Ryde or Die Vol. 1Ryde or Die Vol. 1 is a 1999 album by the New York-based rap group Ruff Ryders. The album was released on April 27, 1999.-Track listing:-Chart positions:-See also:* Number-one albums of 1999 * List of number-one R&B albums of 1999...
(1999) - Ryde or Die Vol. 2Ryde or Die Vol. 2Ryde or Die Vol. 2 is a 2000 album by the New York based Rap group Ruff Ryders. The album was released on July 4 of that year. Album debuted at #2 on Billboard 200, by selling 254,000 copies in first week in stores.-Track listing:Samples=...
(2000) - Ryde or Die Vol. 3: In the "R" We Trust (2001)
- The Redemption Vol. 4The Redemption Vol. 4Vol. 4: The Redemption is a 2005 album by the New York based Rap group Ruff Ryders. The album was released on July 26th of that year. It debuted at number 40 on the Billboard 200 by selling 24,949 copies in first week .- Track listing :...
(2005) - Ruff Ryders: Past, Present & Future (2011)
Swizz Beatz
Swizz Beatz
Kasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...
- Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. StoriesPresents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories-Chart positions:...
(2002) - One Man Band ManOne Man Band ManSample credits*"It's Me Bitches" – Contains a sample of "Hollywood Babylon" by Crazy Town.*"Bust Ya Gunz" – Embodies portions of "Down Bottom" by Drag-On.*"Take a Picture" – Contains a sample of "Lovely Day" by Bill Withers....
(2007)
Cassidy
- Split Personality (2004)
- I'm a HustlaI'm a Hustla-Singles:-Samples:"I'm a Hustla"*"Dirt off Your Shoulder" by Jay-Z"Can't Fade Me"* "Brown Baby" by Diana Ross"So Long"*"Ain't It Good Feeling Good" performed by Eloise Laws"Get 'Em"*"Getaway" written by Peter Cor & Beloyd Taylor"The Message"...
(2005) - B.A.R.S. The Barry Adrian Reese Story (2007)
Yung Wun
Yung Wun
James Carlton Anderson better known by his stage name Yung Wun is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia.-Biography:Yung Wun was raised in Eastlake Meadows housing projects, otherwise known as "Little Vietnam". Yung Wun was very quickly exposed to the effects of crime and soon became involved...
- The Dirtiest ThirstiestThe Dirtiest Thirstiest-Samples:*"Tear It Up"**"Dancing Machine" by The Jackson 5 *"One More Day In The Hood"**"Ships Ahoy!" by The O'Jays...
(2004)