Select Records
Encyclopedia
Select Records is an American record label
. Among its most popular acts were Chubb Rock
, AMG
, The Jerky Boys, Kid 'n Play
, UTFO
, Whistle
, and The Real Roxanne
. From 1990 to 1995, it had a distribution deal with Elektra Records
.
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,...
. Among its most popular acts were Chubb Rock
Chubb Rock
Chubb Rock is a New York-based rapper who released several commercially successful hip hop albums in the early 1990s...
, AMG
AMG
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, The Jerky Boys, Kid 'n Play
Kid 'n Play
Kid 'n Play is an American hip-hop and comedy duo from New York City that was popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The duo was composed of Christopher "Kid" Reid and Christopher "Play" Martin working alongside their DJ, Mark "DJ Wiz" Eastmond...
, UTFO
UTFO
UTFO is an old school hip-hop group, popular in the 1980s, that was mentored by the contemporary R&B group Full Force. The group consists of the Kangol Kid , the Educated Rapper , Doctor Ice , and Mix Master Ice...
, Whistle
Whistle
A whistle or call is a simple aerophone, an instrument which produces sound from a stream of forced air. It may be mouth-operated, or powered by air pressure, steam, or other means...
, and The Real Roxanne
The Real Roxanne
The Real Roxanne was an American female hip hop emcee who recorded for Select Records. In the 1980s she, Roxanne Shanté, and others were engaged in the Roxanne Wars, a series of answer records inspired by UTFO's hit song "Roxanne, Roxanne," being the officially sanctioned artist in response to all...
. From 1990 to 1995, it had a distribution deal with Elektra Records
Elektra Records
Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group. In 2004, it was consolidated into WMG's Atlantic Records Group. After five years of dormancy, the label was revived by Atlantic in 2009....
.
Discography
- 1985: UTFOUTFOUTFO is an old school hip-hop group, popular in the 1980s, that was mentored by the contemporary R&B group Full Force. The group consists of the Kangol Kid , the Educated Rapper , Doctor Ice , and Mix Master Ice...
: UTFOUTFO (album)- External links :* at Discogs.... - 1986: UTFOUTFOUTFO is an old school hip-hop group, popular in the 1980s, that was mentored by the contemporary R&B group Full Force. The group consists of the Kangol Kid , the Educated Rapper , Doctor Ice , and Mix Master Ice...
: Skeezer PleezerSkeezer PleezerSkeezer Pleezer was the second album by UTFO, released in 1986 on Select Records. The most notable song was "Split Personality," a paean to dissociative identity disorder.-Track listing:#"Just Watch"#"Where Did You Go?"#"We Work Hard"#"Kangol & Doc"... - 1986: WhistleWhistle (band)Whistle was an American 1980s hip hop and R&B group, consisting of Jazzy Jazz, Kool Doobie, and DJ Silver Spinner. They later brought in Kraze and then Terk after Kool Doobie left the group to go solo. Their biggest hit single was " Just Buggin" in 1986...
: Whistle - 1987: WhistleWhistle (band)Whistle was an American 1980s hip hop and R&B group, consisting of Jazzy Jazz, Kool Doobie, and DJ Silver Spinner. They later brought in Kraze and then Terk after Kool Doobie left the group to go solo. Their biggest hit single was " Just Buggin" in 1986...
: Transformation - 1988: WhistleWhistle (band)Whistle was an American 1980s hip hop and R&B group, consisting of Jazzy Jazz, Kool Doobie, and DJ Silver Spinner. They later brought in Kraze and then Terk after Kool Doobie left the group to go solo. Their biggest hit single was " Just Buggin" in 1986...
: Always and Forever - 1988: Kid 'n PlayKid 'n PlayKid 'n Play is an American hip-hop and comedy duo from New York City that was popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The duo was composed of Christopher "Kid" Reid and Christopher "Play" Martin working alongside their DJ, Mark "DJ Wiz" Eastmond...
: 2 Hype2 Hype2 Hype is the debut album by rap duo, Kid 'n Play. The album was released in 1988 for Select Records and was produced by Hurby Luv Bug and The Invincibles. 2 Hype was a success for the duo, reaching #96 on the Billboard 200 and #9 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and being certified Gold by the RIAA... - 1988: The Real RoxanneThe Real RoxanneThe Real Roxanne was an American female hip hop emcee who recorded for Select Records. In the 1980s she, Roxanne Shanté, and others were engaged in the Roxanne Wars, a series of answer records inspired by UTFO's hit song "Roxanne, Roxanne," being the officially sanctioned artist in response to all...
: The Real Roxanne - 1988: Chubb RockChubb RockChubb Rock is a New York-based rapper who released several commercially successful hip hop albums in the early 1990s...
: Chubb Rock & Howie Tee - 1988: Damien: Every Dog Has Its Day
- 1989: Chubb RockChubb RockChubb Rock is a New York-based rapper who released several commercially successful hip hop albums in the early 1990s...
: And the Winner Is? - 1989: Steve X Get Ill: Hey Buddy Buddy
- 1989: Damien: Stop This War
- 1990: WhistleWhistle (band)Whistle was an American 1980s hip hop and R&B group, consisting of Jazzy Jazz, Kool Doobie, and DJ Silver Spinner. They later brought in Kraze and then Terk after Kool Doobie left the group to go solo. Their biggest hit single was " Just Buggin" in 1986...
: Get The Love - 1990: Kid 'n PlayKid 'n PlayKid 'n Play is an American hip-hop and comedy duo from New York City that was popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The duo was composed of Christopher "Kid" Reid and Christopher "Play" Martin working alongside their DJ, Mark "DJ Wiz" Eastmond...
: Kid 'n Play's FunhouseKid 'n Play's FunhouseFunhouse is the second album by rap duo, Kid 'n Play, released on March 13 1990 through Select Records.Production was handled by Hurby Luv Bug and The Invincibles. The album was their most successful on the Billboard charts, peaking at 58 on the Billboard 200 as well as 11 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop... - 1990: Style: In Tone We Trust
- 1991: Chubb RockChubb RockChubb Rock is a New York-based rapper who released several commercially successful hip hop albums in the early 1990s...
: The One - 1991: Kid 'n PlayKid 'n PlayKid 'n Play is an American hip-hop and comedy duo from New York City that was popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The duo was composed of Christopher "Kid" Reid and Christopher "Play" Martin working alongside their DJ, Mark "DJ Wiz" Eastmond...
: Face the NationFace the Nation (Kid 'n Play album)Face the Nation is the third and final album by hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play. The album was released on September 24, 1991 for Select Records and was produced by Eric "Quicksilver" Johnson, Christopher "Play" Martin, Pete Rock and Hurby Luv Bug.... - 1991: Godfather DonGodfather DonGodfather Don is a New York City hip hop record producer. He was in Cenobites with Kool Keith and The Groove Merchantz with Victor Padilla, The Beatnuts production team. He has been "a creative force within New York City's underground hip-hop scene" since he appeared with debut in...
: Hazardous - 1992: AMGAMG (rapper)Jason Lewis better known by his stage name AMG, is a rapper from Cleveland, Ohio who later moved to Inglewood, California...
: Bitch Betta Have My MoneyBitch Betta Have My MoneyBitch Betta Have My Money is the debut album by rapper AMG, released in 1991.-Track listing:#The Vertical Joyride – #Word 2 tha D – #I Wanna Be Yo Ho – #When She Calls – #Once a Dawg – #Jiggable Pie –... - 1992: Chubb RockChubb RockChubb Rock is a New York-based rapper who released several commercially successful hip hop albums in the early 1990s...
: I Gotta Get Mine YoI Gotta Get Mine YoI Gotta Get Mine Yo is Chubb Rock's fourth full-length album released in 1992. The album is entirely produced by Chubb Rock himself and future stars Trackmasters... - 1992: Red Hot Lover ToneTrackmastersThe Trackmasters are the successful production duo of Poke and Tone , sometimes credited as Poke & Tone, best known for their commercial hit records in the late 90s and early 2000s. Throughout their career they have worked with various hip-hop and R&B artists including R...
: Red Hot Lover Tone - 1992: Brothers Uv Da BlakmarketBrothers Uv Da BlakmarketBrothers Uv Da Blakmarket is an American Hip hop group that at the time of its formation in 1991 consisted of Cool Money Cee, and the DJ Menal. The group formed in Paterson, New Jersey . Discovered by Pookie Gist, older brother of Kay Gee from the group Naughty By Nature...
: Ruff Life - 1994: M.O.P.M.O.P.M.O.P., short for Mash Out Posse, is an American hip hop duo. The duo, composed of Billy Danze and Lil' Fame, is known for the aggressive delivery typically employed by both emcees. Although they maintain a strong underground following, they are mainly known for the song "Ante Up," released on...
: To the Death - 1994: Red Hot Lover ToneTrackmastersThe Trackmasters are the successful production duo of Poke and Tone , sometimes credited as Poke & Tone, best known for their commercial hit records in the late 90s and early 2000s. Throughout their career they have worked with various hip-hop and R&B artists including R...
: #1 Player - 1995: AMGAMG (rapper)Jason Lewis better known by his stage name AMG, is a rapper from Cleveland, Ohio who later moved to Inglewood, California...
: Ballin Outta ControlBallin Outta ControlBallin' Outta Control is the second album by rapper AMG. It was released on June 6, 1995 through Select Records.-Track listing:# "Pimp of the Century"# "304 Thang"# "Leather And Wood"# "A Playerz Analysis"# "Be Mai Bitch"# "Baby Is It Maybe?"... - 1995: Hulk HoganHulk HoganTerrance Gene "Terry" Bollea , better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American Semi-retired professional wrestler, actor, television personality, and musician currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling ....
And The Wrestling Boot BandThe Wrestling Boot BandThe Wrestling Boot Band, also known as the Wrestling Boot Traveling Band, was a musical group fronted by Hulk Hogan, which also included "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart, Hogan's then-wife Linda, and John Maguire...
: Hulk RulesThe Wrestling Boot BandThe Wrestling Boot Band, also known as the Wrestling Boot Traveling Band, was a musical group fronted by Hulk Hogan, which also included "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart, Hogan's then-wife Linda, and John Maguire... - 1995: King Just: Mystics of the GodMystics of the GodMystics of the God is the debut album by King Just, a Wu-Tang Clan-affiliated Native American rapper. It was released in 1995 on Select Records and is considered a classic early Wu-affiliated album. The Staten Island MC gained recognition for the single "Warrior's Drum" . He is currently a part...
- 1997: Chubb RockChubb RockChubb Rock is a New York-based rapper who released several commercially successful hip hop albums in the early 1990s...
: The Mind - 2002: Jerky BoysJerky BoysThe Jerky Boys are an American comedy duo from Queens, New York, whose routine consists of prank telephone calls and other related skits. Formed in 1989, The Jerky Boys were made up of childhood friends Johnny Brennan and Kamal Ahmed...
: The Best of the Jerky BoysThe Best of the Jerky BoysThe Best of the Jerky Boys is an enhanced, comedy compact disc compilation album by prank call artists, the Jerky Boys. The album was released on the Select Records label on October 22, 2002.-Track listing:# "Far East Record Store"... - 2007: edibleRedEdibleredEdibleRed is an alternative rock band from New York, New York. They formed in 1999 with Collette McLafferty , Tom Papadatos , Robert Ruiz , and Brian Zipin . edibleRed is currently signed with Select Records and is in the process of creating their fifth album...
: Welcome To My Bad Behavior