Hoo-Bangin' Records | |
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Parent company | Universal Music Group |
Founded | 1996 |
Founder | Dedrick Rolison |
Distributor(s) | Fontana Distribution (In the US) Universal Music Group (Outside the US) |
Genre | Hip hop |
Country of origin | United States |
Location | Los Angeles, California |
Hoo-Bangin' Records is a record label founded by Dedrick "Mack 10" Rolison. He took the name from the name of the song "Hoo Bangin'" by his group, Westside Connection. Hoo-Bangin' Records was recently released from its contract at Priority Records and Capitol Records and now signed a deal with Fontana Distribution.
History
2011 - Present
In 2011, it was announced that Mack 10 has revived Hoo Bangin'. Mack has signed a new distribution with Fontana, and revealed that he has a new lineup of respected veteran MCs, most notably Xzibit. The platinum artist Xzibit will be joined by his former Strong Arm Steady band-mate Mitchy Slick, Oakland's Richie Rich, Glasses Malone and former Snoop Dogg group, The LBC Crew - with includes original Hoo Bangin' MC Techniec.
The first release for Hoo Bangin' would be Mack 10 and Glasses Malone's collaborative release, Mack/Malone, on April 12. The long-delayed release will be Glasses' first retail album, while his Universal/Cash Money solo debut, Beach Cruiser released August 30.[1]
In a statement, Mack 10 said the following: "The Mack/Malone project is the perfect way to let folks know that Hoo Bangin' is coming back strong. We have been working really hard to make this release a memorable project for our fans. I want Hoo Bangin' to become the home of the best on the west."
In August, Mack 10 re-signed Los Angeles quintet the Young Hoggs. The group worked extensively on Mack's 2003 project, Ghetto, Gutter & Gangsta. Reports that the Hoggs' debut album, The Hottest Around, will features appearances by Julio G, Dre'sta tha Gangsta and Big Wy of The Relativez.[2]
Discography
- 1998
- 1999
- CJ Mac - Platinum Game
- C.O.G. - Chilldrin of da Ghetto
- MC Eiht - Section 8
- Various Artists - Hoo-Bangin':The Mixtape, Vol. 1
- Various Artists - Thicker than Water (soundtrack)
- 2000
- The Comrads - Wake Up & Ball
- Mack 10 - The Paper Route
- MC Eiht - N' My Neighborhood
- 2002
- Da Hood - Da Hood
- 2003
- 2005
- Mack 10 - Hustla's Handbook
- 2009
- Mack 10 - Soft White
- 2011
- Mack & Malone - Money Music
- Glasses Malone - Beach Cruiser
Roster
Current artists
Former artists
- Allfrumtha I (Binky Mack & Squeak Ru)
- Bad Azz
- CJ Mac
- The Comrads (Gangsta & K-Mac)
- Da Hood (Cousteau, Deviossi, K-Mac, Mack 10, Skoop Delania & Techniec)
- MC Eiht
- Red Café
- Road Dawgs (G-Luv & Swamp Rat)
- Techniec
- Westside Connection (Mack 10, WC & Ice Cube)
- Xzibit
- Soultre' (Nanci Fletcher, Mia Bell, Indira Tyler)
Film Production
- Thicker than Water (1999)
- WWF Aggression
- Entrance themes.
References
- ↑ Jacobs, Allen (August 3, 2011). "Tracklist Revealed For Glasses Malone's "Beach Cruiser," Features Akon, T.I. & More". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ↑ Paine, Jake (August 15, 2011). "Young Hoggs Added To Mack 10's Revived Hoo Bangin' Roster, Including Xzibit". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 25, 2021.