Suave House Records
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Suave House Records, better known as The Legendary Suave House, is a record label located in Houston, Texas founded by Tony Draper
. In April 2008, Suave House signed a joint venture deal with Koch (Crosley, 2008). The label's first release under the partnership was an Eightball & MJG Greatest Hits album titled We Are the South
. The label plans on releasing upcoming albums from Jiggolo and Gillie Da Kid (Crosley, 2008).
In 2007, Suave House Records also released an album from Def Jam's recording artist Rick Ross (rapper)
titled Rise to Power
. The album was composed of older songs from Rick Ross during his time at Suave House. Some tracks were remixed and produced by current Suave House's producer Jiggolo ('Crosley. 2007').
Suave House Records recording artist/producer Jiggolo
(Jigg) is feature on Ice Cube
's single "I Rep That West
" from his upcoming album "I Am the West". Jiggolo
also produced the track ('Paine, 2010').
Why do you think Suave House II can compete in this day and age?
"Because I believe that half of the niggas that you see out right now got their game from me. When Suave was doing their thing there was no Cash Money or No Limit. I respect what they’ve done. But a lot of niggas ain’t real because they ain’t paying respect. I knew the movement was big, my shit was solid. Because the only one thing that consumers know is that they love the product. They don’t know that there is a nigga that’s making them make songs like that. I was a family type nigga, we used to sit in the house making the shit from scratch. When the code was violated, that’s when the music started changing (XXL Staff Member, 2006).
Tony Draper
Tony Draper is a Disc jockey who originates from Bayside, New York.Draper's career started in 1988 with a residency spot at the Avante night club in Bayside, New York. In 1995, Draper became the resident DJ at Metropolis, one of the largest night clubs in Queens, New York. In 1997, with the...
. In April 2008, Suave House signed a joint venture deal with Koch (Crosley, 2008). The label's first release under the partnership was an Eightball & MJG Greatest Hits album titled We Are the South
We Are The South: Greatest Hits
We Are The South: Greatest Hits is a greatest hits album by 8Ball & MJG. It hit shelves on May 18, 2008, via Koch Records, and featured many of the Memphis, Tennessee duo's most celebrated bangers from their entire catalog of LPs including Comin' Out Hard, On the Outside Looking In, Space Age 4...
. The label plans on releasing upcoming albums from Jiggolo and Gillie Da Kid (Crosley, 2008).
In 2007, Suave House Records also released an album from Def Jam's recording artist Rick Ross (rapper)
Rick Ross (rapper)
William Leonard Roberts II , better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross, to whom he has no connection...
titled Rise to Power
Rise to Power
Rise to Power is the first compilation album by Miami rapper Rick Ross. The album was released on September 18, 2007.The album is not intended as a follow-up to Port of Miami, but a collection of unreleased material that Ross recorded while at Suave House Records before signing to Slip-n-Slide/Def...
. The album was composed of older songs from Rick Ross during his time at Suave House. Some tracks were remixed and produced by current Suave House's producer Jiggolo ('Crosley. 2007').
Suave House Records recording artist/producer Jiggolo
Jiggolo
Jiggolo is a rapper/songwriter and producer from Thomasville, Georgia. He is currently signed to The Legendary Suave House Record Label imprint...
(Jigg) is feature on Ice Cube
Ice Cube
O'Shea Jackson , better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper and actor. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined the rap group N.W.A. After leaving N.W.A in December 1989, he built a successful solo career in music, and also as a writer,...
's single "I Rep That West
I Rep That West
I Rep That West is a single by American rapper Ice Cube from his ninth album, I Am the West. The song was released on 25 April 2010 and reached number 2 in the billboard charts.-Live Performances:...
" from his upcoming album "I Am the West". Jiggolo
Jiggolo
Jiggolo is a rapper/songwriter and producer from Thomasville, Georgia. He is currently signed to The Legendary Suave House Record Label imprint...
also produced the track ('Paine, 2010').
Suave House Records today
In a March 2006 interview with XXL, Suave House CEO Tony Draper was asked about the vision of Suave House:Why do you think Suave House II can compete in this day and age?
"Because I believe that half of the niggas that you see out right now got their game from me. When Suave was doing their thing there was no Cash Money or No Limit. I respect what they’ve done. But a lot of niggas ain’t real because they ain’t paying respect. I knew the movement was big, my shit was solid. Because the only one thing that consumers know is that they love the product. They don’t know that there is a nigga that’s making them make songs like that. I was a family type nigga, we used to sit in the house making the shit from scratch. When the code was violated, that’s when the music started changing (XXL Staff Member, 2006).
Current artists
- JiggoloJiggoloJiggolo is a rapper/songwriter and producer from Thomasville, Georgia. He is currently signed to The Legendary Suave House Record Label imprint...
- T-Mix
- X.O. Dat Boy X
- Carmen San Diego
- Breezy
- Sixx Mann
- Emily Bell
- K-Ci & Jo Jo
- OG Pitt
Current labels
- Draper Inc. RecordsDraper Inc. RecordsDraper, Inc is a record label founded by Suave House Records CEO Tony Draper in 2002.- Former Artists :*Foulmouf*Mr. Sche*Beau James*Dez*Carmen San Diego*Cide & 9*Eddie Kane*Boss Bytch*Scoe*T-Mix-References:*****...
- Re-Up Gang Records
- Lench Mob Records
- Draper Management Group
- Mo-Suave-A Productions Company
- The Indie Way
- Royal Reign, LLC
- Black Militia Entertainment
- RPH Entertainment
Former artists
- 8Ball & MJG8Ball & 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...
- TelaTela (rapper)Tela is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. A southern rap performer, Tela was associated with Eightball & MJG early in his career....
- South CircleSouth CircleSouth Circle was an American hip hop group composed of Houston rappers Mr. Mike and Thorough that was signed to Suave House Records in the mid-90s....
(Mr. Mike and Thorough) - Mr. MikeMr. MikeMike Walls , better known as Mr. Mike, is an American rapper best known for his time spent with Suave House Records from the mid to late 90s....
- Crime BossCrime Boss (rapper)Crime Boss is an American rapper formally signed to Suave House Records.Crime Boss debuted on 8Ball & MJG's album On the Outside Looking In in 1994. He signed with Suave House and issued his debut the following year entitled All in the Game. The album peaked at No. 113 on the Billboard 200...
- The Fedz
- Jazze PhaJazze PhaPhalon Anton Alexander , also known as Jazze Pha , is an American singer, and songwriter.raised in Memphis, TN; son of James Alexander ....
- Nola
- Young Twan
- Psycho Drama
- Nuckle Heads
- Ill Hill Billies
- Rick RossRick Ross (rapper)William Leonard Roberts II , better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross, to whom he has no connection...
- Noah
- Gillie Da Kid
- Coo Coo Cal
- One Gud CideOne Gud CideOne Gud Cide was an American hip-hop duo based out of Fort Worth, Texas. Formed in 1991 by Twisted Black and Evil Seed, the group is revered among many modern rappers for their pioneering approach to portraying urban violence through hip hop...
- Mr. Sche
- Baby S
- Big Duke
- Big Gee
- At-Large
- Big MikeBig MikeMichael Barnett, better known by his stage name Big Mike, is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was originally a member of Convicts with Houston rapper Mr. 3-2. Its album would be the first of many releases Mike would put out on Houston-based Rap-A-Lot Records...
- Foulmouf
- Young Quon
- The R.O.G.
Former labels
- 8Wayz Entertainment
- Block EntertainmentBlock EntertainmentBlock 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,...
- Infinite 45 Recordings
- Scarred 4 Life Entertainment