ByrdGang Records
Encyclopedia
ByrdGang Records is an American record label
founded by Harlem
rapper Jim Jones
.
's Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment)
the label was originally to be an extent of Diplomat Records
as was Juelz Santana
's Skull Gang Entertainment
but tensions grew in 2007 between Jones and fellow Harlem
rapper Cam'ron
.
Mel Matrix formed ByrdGang the group and record label along with Jones. The most known ByrdGang members apart from Jim Jones
were Stack Bundles and Max B
, who was introduced to Jim Jones by old friend now manager Mike Bruno
. In June 2007, Bundles was killed outside his Redfern apartment. Later that year, Baltimore rapper NOE
, former Murder Inc producer and rapper Chink Santana
, Sandman
, and fellow Diplomat member Freekey Zekey. Max B signed a 2 album deal with Asylum Records
, of which Jones was an A&R. In 2008 Max B
parted ways with ByrdGang & Asylum Records, feuded with his former labelmates, and was incarcerated for 75 years.
began Distributing ByrdGang Records in 2008 were the label released their first album under Asylum & ByrdGang titled M.O.B.: The Album
.
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|Jim Jones
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|Freekey Zekey||2006||-
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|Mel Matrix||2007||-
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|NOE
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|Chink Santana
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|ByrdGang||2006||1
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|sen city [2009]
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|Max B
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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 Harlem
Harlem
Harlem is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Manhattan, which since the 1920s has been a major African-American residential, cultural and business center. Originally a Dutch village, formally organized in 1658, it is named after the city of Haarlem in the Netherlands...
rapper Jim Jones
Jim Jones (rapper)
Joseph Guillermo Jones II , better known by his stage name Jim Jones, is an American rapper and original member of The Diplomats, also known as Dipset. He is Co-CEO of Diplomat Records...
.
Beginnings
ByrdGang Records was created in 2006 after the release of Jim JonesJim Jones (rapper)
Joseph Guillermo Jones II , better known by his stage name Jim Jones, is an American rapper and original member of The Diplomats, also known as Dipset. He is Co-CEO of Diplomat Records...
's Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment)
Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment)
Hustler's P.O.M.E. is the third studio album by rapper Jim Jones. It was released on November 7, 2006 in the United States.-History:It is Jones' third studio album of original material with the hit "We Fly High"...
the label was originally to be an extent of Diplomat Records
Diplomat Records
Diplomat Records is an American record label founded by Harlem rappers Cam'ron and Jim Jones. Dipset currently released music under the independent label E1 music. In the early 2000's Dipset was very popular for having star rappers with radio hits like Juelz Santana and Cam'Ron and for their...
as was Juelz Santana
Juelz Santana
LaRon Louis James , better known by his stage name Juelz Santana, is an American rapper, producer, and actor. He appeared on Cam'ron's 2002 singles, "Oh Boy" and "Hey Ma"...
's Skull Gang Entertainment
Skull gang entertainment
Skull Gang Entertainment is a hip-hop label formed by Skull Gang member Juelz Santana in 2008. With his usual crew on hold due to infighting and his solo career tied up in contract disputes, Dipset member Juelz Santana formed his own group, Skull Gang, in 2008...
but tensions grew in 2007 between Jones and fellow Harlem
Harlem
Harlem is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Manhattan, which since the 1920s has been a major African-American residential, cultural and business center. Originally a Dutch village, formally organized in 1658, it is named after the city of Haarlem in the Netherlands...
rapper Cam'ron
Cam'ron
Cameron Giles , better known by his stage name Cam'ron or "Killa Cam", is a Grammy-nominated American actor. He is the founder of the hip-hop group The Diplomats , and also of The U.N. group....
.
ByrdGang
Stack Bundles, Max BMax B
Charly Wingate , better known as Max B, is an American rapper and songwriter from Harlem and is known for his original rap style of mumbled delivery, catchy sing-song choruses & hooks, and his energetic personality in interviews and videos.In 2009, Max B began serving a 75-year prison sentence for...
Mel Matrix formed ByrdGang the group and record label along with Jones. The most known ByrdGang members apart from Jim Jones
Jim Jones (rapper)
Joseph Guillermo Jones II , better known by his stage name Jim Jones, is an American rapper and original member of The Diplomats, also known as Dipset. He is Co-CEO of Diplomat Records...
were Stack Bundles and Max B
Max B
Charly Wingate , better known as Max B, is an American rapper and songwriter from Harlem and is known for his original rap style of mumbled delivery, catchy sing-song choruses & hooks, and his energetic personality in interviews and videos.In 2009, Max B began serving a 75-year prison sentence for...
, who was introduced to Jim Jones by old friend now manager Mike Bruno
Mike Bruno
Mike Bruno an American professional mixed martial arts fighter, instructor, and speaker. Born in Brooklyn, New York. He currently fights as a featherweight and trains full-time at main American Top Team located in Coconut Creek, Florida. Mike Bruno is the younger brother to Steve "Hollywood"...
. In June 2007, Bundles was killed outside his Redfern apartment. Later that year, Baltimore rapper NOE
Noe
-Places:*Noe Valley, neighborhood in San Francisco*River Noe, tributary of the River Derwent in Derbyshire, England*Noé, Haute-Garonne, France*Noé, Yonne, France*Noe Station, in Osaka, Japan, on the Keihan Main Line*Noe Middle School, in Louisville, Kentucky...
, former Murder Inc producer and rapper Chink Santana
Chink Santana
Chink Santana is an American R&B musician and producer. His achievements include co-producing Ashanti, the award-winning debut album from the singer of the same name. He also worked on her follow-up, Chapter II, and has recently co-written and produced tracks on Judgement Days, the second album...
, Sandman
Sandman
The Sandman is a figure in folklore who brings good sleep and dreams.Sandman may also refer to:-People:*Mark Sandman, singer and co-founder of the band Morphine*Charles W...
, and fellow Diplomat member Freekey Zekey. Max B signed a 2 album deal with Asylum Records
Asylum Records
Asylum Records is an American record label founded in 1971 by David Geffen, and partner Elliot Roberts, who had previously worked as agents at the William Morris Agency. Founded specifically to provide a record contract for Jackson Browne, the label signed Tom Waits, Linda Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell...
, of which Jones was an A&R. In 2008 Max B
Max B
Charly Wingate , better known as Max B, is an American rapper and songwriter from Harlem and is known for his original rap style of mumbled delivery, catchy sing-song choruses & hooks, and his energetic personality in interviews and videos.In 2009, Max B began serving a 75-year prison sentence for...
parted ways with ByrdGang & Asylum Records, feuded with his former labelmates, and was incarcerated for 75 years.
Distribution
Asylum RecordsAsylum Records
Asylum Records is an American record label founded in 1971 by David Geffen, and partner Elliot Roberts, who had previously worked as agents at the William Morris Agency. Founded specifically to provide a record contract for Jackson Browne, the label signed Tom Waits, Linda Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell...
began Distributing ByrdGang Records in 2008 were the label released their first album under Asylum & ByrdGang titled M.O.B.: The Album
M.O.B.: The Album
M.O.B.: The Album is the debut album by hip hop group ByrdGang. The album was released digitally on June 17, 2008, and the physical copy was in stores July 1, 2008....
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Current Artists
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|Jim Jones
Jim Jones (rapper)
Joseph Guillermo Jones II , better known by his stage name Jim Jones, is an American rapper and original member of The Diplomats, also known as Dipset. He is Co-CEO of Diplomat Records...
||2006||2
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|Freekey Zekey||2006||-
|-
|Mel Matrix||2007||-
|-
|NOE
Noe
-Places:*Noe Valley, neighborhood in San Francisco*River Noe, tributary of the River Derwent in Derbyshire, England*Noé, Haute-Garonne, France*Noé, Yonne, France*Noe Station, in Osaka, Japan, on the Keihan Main Line*Noe Middle School, in Louisville, Kentucky...
||2007||1
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|Chink Santana
Chink Santana
Chink Santana is an American R&B musician and producer. His achievements include co-producing Ashanti, the award-winning debut album from the singer of the same name. He also worked on her follow-up, Chapter II, and has recently co-written and produced tracks on Judgement Days, the second album...
||2007||-
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|ByrdGang||2006||1
|-
|sen city [2009]
Former Artists
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|Max B
Max B
Charly Wingate , better known as Max B, is an American rapper and songwriter from Harlem and is known for his original rap style of mumbled delivery, catchy sing-song choruses & hooks, and his energetic personality in interviews and videos.In 2009, Max B began serving a 75-year prison sentence for...
||2006||0
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