Disturbing Tha Peace
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Disturbing tha Peace is a record label
founded by Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges
, his manager Chaka Zulu and Zulu's brother Jeff Dixon. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group
, and is distributed by Island Def Jam Motown Music Group
.
That same year the label released Ludacris' independent album Incognegro
which it sold more than 50,000 copies that Ludacris sold himself out of the trunk of his car. Also that same year the Atlanta-based rapper caught his big break when he signed to Def Jam Recordings
' newly established Southern rap subsidiary, Def Jam South
, and became the label's flagship Dirty South artist. In late 2000 Def Jam repackaged his underground album Incognegro as Back for the First Time
, adding a few new songs: a UGK
collaboration ("Stick 'Em Up"), a Neptunes
production ("Southern Hospitality"), and a remix of his previously released song with Timbaland
(retitled "Phat Rabbit"). The album's lead single, "What's Your Fantasy
" became a major hit nationally, peaking at number 21 on the Hot 100, and the follow-up single, "Southern Hospitality", was similarly popular, charting at number 23. This pair of hits helped drive sales of Back for the First Time, which climbed all the way to number four on the Billboard 200, since its release, it has been certified triple platinum with over 3 million copies sold.
which was an even greater success for Ludacris, selling over 281,000 copies in its first week of sales, charting at number three and spawning a series of hit singles that carried over well into 2002: "Area Codes
", "Rollout (My Business)
", "Saturday (Oooh! Ooooh!)", "Welcome to Atlanta
", and "Move Bitch
". The album was certified 3x Platinum becoming Ludacris' best-selling album to date with sales of over 3,616,000 copies in the United States, as of July, 2009.
In 2002 the label released a collaboration album Golden Grain
showcasing the assembly of talent signed to Ludacris' revived Disturbing tha Peace label in which it featured Shawnna
, I-20
, Tity Boi, Lil Fate, DJ Jay Cee also known as DJ JHB, and Ludacris himself on the album.
In 2003 the label released the soundtrack to the movie 2 Fast 2 Furious
it spawned three hit singles "Act a Fool
", "Pick Up the Phone", and Pump It Up
". That same year the label became home to St. Louis rapper Chingy
who released his 3x platinum debut album Jackpot on the label. After a dispute over royalties, Chingy abruptly left the label. In late 2003 the label released Ludacris' third album Chicken-n-Beer
his first to reach number one on the Billboard 200. Chicken -n- Beer brought with it another series of hits, including the Hot 100 number one "Stand Up
" and number six "Splash Waterfalls
".
it spawned two singles "Shake Dat Shit
" and "Weight a Minute" the album has sold 380,000 copies to date. That same year the label released I-20
's debut album. The album spawned two singles "Fightin' in the Club" and "Break Bread". By the end of 2004 Ludacris released his fourth album The Red Light District
another number one album loaded with hit singles "Get Back
", "Number One Spot
" and "Pimpin' All Over the World
" which featured the label's new artist, R&B singer Bobby Valentino.
In 2005, the label released Valentino's self-titled debut album Bobby Valentino
. A Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart-topper, it spawned three singles "Slow Down
", "Tell Me
" and "My Angel (Never Leave You)". The sultry "Slow Down" announced the singer's rebirth as a DTP member in early 2005 and soon became a BET and radio favorite. As the ballad was landing on numerous schools' prom ballots. By the end of 2005 Disturbing tha Peace released their second collaboration album Ludacris Presents: Disturbing tha Peace, featuring the label's roster of talent including the labels new artists Shareefa
, Field Mob
, Norfclk, Lazyeye, and Small World. The album spawned two singles "Georgia" and "Gettin' Some
", the album was certified Gold.
In 2006 the label released Shawnna's second album Block Music
the album immediately follows "Gettin' Some" a highlight from the second Disturbing tha Peace album. The second single was "Damn" featuring Smoke of Field Mob. The album has so far sold over 240,000 copies in the U.S, and over 260,000 copies worldwide. That same year Field Mob released third album and their first under the label Light Poles and Pine Trees
. It spawned one single the Jazze Pha
produced song So What
featuring Ciara
. This has become the duo's most successful hit to date (9-07), climbing to #10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and #3 and #4 on the US Hot Rap Tracks and US Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs charts, respectively. The album itself achieved #1 on the US Billboard Top Rap Albums and #7 on the US Billboard 200. It has sold over 200,000 copies. The album's success has been at least partially attributed to better promotion of the group by DTP than that at their previous label, MCA Records
. In late 2006 the label released Ludacris' Grammy Award
-winning fifth album Release Therapy
an introspective album on which he vowed that he would be taken more seriously than in the past. Another chart-topper, Release Therapy included only two Hot 100-charting singles, yet both were smashes: "Money Maker
" (number one), "Runaway Love
" (number two). The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart selling over 309,000 copies in the first week making it Ludacris' third number one album in a row. To date, the album has sold over 1.3 million copies. In the fall of 2006 the label released Shareefa's debut album Point of No Return
it spawned two singles "Need a Boss
", featuring rapper labelmate Ludacris, and "Cry No More
", both singles were released that same year.
" featuring Timbaland, was released on April 9, 2007. Overall, the album received positive reviews from critics and audiences. Special Occasion debuted at No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling about 92,000 copies in its first week, just over one-half of his previous album's first-week sales. The album eventually peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Since then the album has sold approximately 270,000 copies In fall of 2007 the label released Playaz Circle
's debut album Supply & Demand
, their highly-anticipated debut album featured the hit singles "Duffle Bag Boy
" with Lil' Wayne, "Betta Knock
" and "U Can Believe It" with Ludacris. That same year Chingy returned to the label and released his fourth album and second with the label Hate It or Love It
, the first official radio single was "Fly Like Me
" featuring Amerie
. The second single was announced by his Myspace
and was "Gimme Dat" Feat. Ludacris and Bobby Valentino. The album debuted at #84 on the charts, selling 31,000 copies.
The album failed to match the success like his first studio album, which was why Chingy was dropped from the label months after.
In early 2008 Bobby Valentino confirmed that he was no longer signed to either Def Jam or Disturbing The Peace during an interview with DJBooth.net. He stated:
Despite Special Occasion's gold certification, Valentino was reportedly frustrated with the album's delays and less than expected sales, culminating in his decision to leave the labels. Although business ties have been severed, Valentino maintains positive relationships with CEO Chaka Zulu, Ludacris and the DTP/Def Jam staff. Nearly the end of 2008 the label released Ludacris' sixth album Theater of the Mind
, the album spawnded three singles the first official single was "What Them Girls Like
", "co-starring" Chris Brown & Sean Garrett
. The single peaked at #33 on the Billboard Hot 100. The second official single was "One More Drink
", "co-starring" T-Pain
, peaking at #24 on the Billboard Hot 100. The third single was "Nasty Girl
", "co-starring" Plies
. Though the album was well received by music critics, it debuted at number five on the Billboard 200, selling 214,000 copies in its first week. It was his first album since 2001's Word of Mouf to not reach number one status, and his lowest charting album since his debut. To date, the album has sold about 671,000 copies, achieving a gold certification.
In 2009 the label released Willy Northpole
's debut album Tha Connect
. The album's first single was "Body Marked Up" and second "#1 Side Chick" featuring Bobby Valentino. The albums first week sales were 2,896. As of October 18, 2009 the album has 7,000 record sales. The album reviews were positive for a debut album, but at the same time, it was bashed for providing few features. Ludacris was supposed to be on his album, but the track he was to colaberate on did not clear in time for the album release date. Poor sales for the album were blamed on a lack of promotion and the death of Michael Jackson
two days after the release of the album. By late 2009 the label released Playaz Circle's second album Flight 360: The Takeoff
. It spawnded five singles "Stupid", "Hold Up", "Can't Remember", "Yeah We Gettin' Rich", and "Big Dawg". The album debuted at #74 on the Billboard 200, selling 8,000 copies. As of December 2009 the album has currently sold 31,000. That same year the label signed new talent, Rudy Currence, rap group B.X.C., rap group TK N CA$H, and Lil Scrappy
who left Lil Jon
's BME Recordings
. Also that same year Ludacris and Shawnna confirmed that they would release a collaboration album together titled Battle of the Sexes
, set for Summer 2009, but Shawnna reportedly split from the label later that year and signed to T-Pain's Nappy Boy Entertainment
. Then it was later reported that Shawnna was removed from the album and became a solo album by Ludacris with guest appearances.
was released on March 9, 2010. Originally tagged as a collaboration album by Ludacris and Shawnna, it became a solo album by Ludacris with guest appearances after Shawnna was cut from the album for unknown reasons. Despite the mixed to negative reviews surrounding the album, it debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 upon its release making this his 4th number one album in a row. The album has currently spawned three singles; "How Low
", "My Chick Bad
" and "Sex Room
". On November 2, 2011 it was announced that Lil Scrappy
had parted ways with the label.
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 Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges
Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
, his manager Chaka Zulu and Zulu's brother Jeff Dixon. 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 Island Def Jam Motown Music Group
The Island Def Jam Music Group
The Island Def Jam Motown Music Group, formerly The Island Def Jam Music Group, is an umbrella label formed in 1999 when Universal Music Group merged two of its daughter companies, Island Records and Def Jam Recordings, to create a label group. In 2011, Motown Records was split from the Universal...
.
Beginnings
Disturbing tha Peace was founded in 2000 by Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges,manager Chaka Zulu, and Zulu's brother Jeff Dixon. The record label started as an independent label and was created to serve as an outlet for musicians hailing from the “dirty South” especially for Ludacris who at the time failed to get a major label record deal. Incorporating all aspects of A&R Guidance, Marketing/Publicity, Promotions, Creative Sponsorship Opportunities, Touring and Performance set-up, and Long-term Artist Development.That same year the label released Ludacris' independent album Incognegro
Incognegro
Incognegro is the independently released debut album by American rapper Ludacris. Most of the tracks were reused in his major label debut Back for the First Time except for "It Wasn't Us" "Midnight Train" and "A Rock and a Hard Place"....
which it sold more than 50,000 copies that Ludacris sold himself out of the trunk of his car. Also that same year the Atlanta-based rapper caught his big break when he signed to 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...
' newly established Southern rap subsidiary, Def Jam South
Def Jam South
Def Jam South is the southern division of Def Jam Recordings. The label is best-known for launching the career of Ludacris and his Disturbing tha Peace group and label. In 2003, the label shut down but was relaunched in 2005...
, and became the label's flagship Dirty South artist. In late 2000 Def Jam repackaged his underground album Incognegro as Back for the First Time
Back for the First Time
Back for the First Time is the first studio album by Ludacris. Most of the tracks are taken from his other album, the independently released Incognegro. The album was released on October 17, 2000. Since its release, it debuted at four on the U.S. Billboard 200, and it has been certified 3x platinum...
, adding a few new songs: a UGK
UGK
UGK was an American hip hop duo from Port Arthur, Texas formed in 1987 by the late Chad "Pimp C" Butler . He then joined with Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, who became his longtime partner...
collaboration ("Stick 'Em Up"), a Neptunes
The Neptunes
The Neptunes are a record production duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who are credited with contributing the sound for many successful hip hop, R&B and pop artists in the late-1990s and 2000s...
production ("Southern Hospitality"), and a remix of his previously released song with Timbaland
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....
(retitled "Phat Rabbit"). The album's lead single, "What's Your Fantasy
What's Your Fantasy
"What's Your Fantasy" is the first single off the Ludacris album Back for the First Time . It debuted at #89 on September 30, 2000, entered the Top 40 on November 4, and peaked at #21 on December 16. The original version features Disturbing tha Peace member Shawnna, who is featured in the chorus...
" became a major hit nationally, peaking at number 21 on the Hot 100, and the follow-up single, "Southern Hospitality", was similarly popular, charting at number 23. This pair of hits helped drive sales of Back for the First Time, which climbed all the way to number four on the Billboard 200, since its release, it has been certified triple platinum with over 3 million copies sold.
2001-2003
In 2001 the label released Ludacris' second album Word of MoufWord of Mouf
- Chart Awards :-Samples and interpolations:"Coming 2 America"*"Requiem", 3rd movement by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart *Symphony No...
which was an even greater success for Ludacris, selling over 281,000 copies in its first week of sales, charting at number three and spawning a series of hit singles that carried over well into 2002: "Area Codes
Area Codes (song)
"Area Codes" is a 2001 single off Ludacris's second album, Word of Mouf. It features Nate Dogg. The song's lyrics focus on U.S. telephone area codes that denote the location of women with whom the singer has had sexual relations in cities across the United States.Because telephone area codes are...
", "Rollout (My Business)
Rollout (My Business)
"Rollout " is a hip-hop song by Ludacris. It was the first single released from his 2001 album Word of Mouf. The song debuted at #95 on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 10, 2001, reached the Top 40 at #34 on December 29, and peaked at #17 on February 2, 2002...
", "Saturday (Oooh! Ooooh!)", "Welcome to Atlanta
Welcome to Atlanta
"Welcome to Atlanta" is the second single from Jermaine Dupri's album Instructions and also appeared as a hidden track on Ludacris' album, Word of Mouf as the last track on the album...
", and "Move Bitch
Move Bitch
"Move Bitch" is the third official single off rapper Ludacris' album Word of Mouf. The single features Mystikal and I-20...
". The album was certified 3x Platinum becoming Ludacris' best-selling album to date with sales of over 3,616,000 copies in the United States, as of July, 2009.
In 2002 the label released a collaboration album Golden Grain
Golden Grain
Golden Grain is the debut album by record label Disturbing tha Peace. It debuted on the US top 200 selling 95,000 in the first week. By week four the album had plummeted out of the charts. The album also failed commercially and had only one single produced, the remix of Ludacris' song, "Growing...
showcasing the assembly of talent signed to Ludacris' revived Disturbing tha Peace label in which it featured Shawnna
Shawnna
Rashawnna Guy , better known by her stage name Shawnna is an American rapper. She was the first female artist signed to Def Jam through Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace Records...
, I-20
I-20 (rapper)
Bobby Sandimanie, better known by his stage name I-20, is an American rapper. He was originally known as Infamous 2-0 , but changed his name to reflect the interstate route that runs through the Southeastern United States. He was discovered by Ludacris, who signed him to the Disturbing tha Peace...
, Tity Boi, Lil Fate, DJ Jay Cee also known as DJ JHB, and Ludacris himself on the album.
In 2003 the label released the soundtrack to the movie 2 Fast 2 Furious
2 Fast 2 Furious
2 Fast 2 Furious is a 2003 street racing action film directed by John Singleton. It is the second film in The Fast and the Furious film series following The Fast and the Furious . It stars Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Eva Mendes, Devon Aoki, and Chris Bridges; and was directed by John Singleton. The...
it spawned three hit singles "Act a Fool
Act a Fool (Ludacris song)
"Act a Fool" is a single by Ludacris from the soundtrack for the 2003 film 2 Fast 2 Furious. It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media but lost.-Chart positions:...
", "Pick Up the Phone", and Pump It Up
Pump It Up (Joe Budden song)
"Pump It Up" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American hip hop artist Joe Budden. It was released in August 2003 as second single from his self-titled debut. It was featured in 2 Fast 2 Furious, You Got Served and on Madden NFL 2004, and reached #38 in the U.S...
". That same year the label became home to St. Louis rapper Chingy
Chingy
Howard Bailey, Jr. , better known by his stage name Chingy, is an American rapper.Chingy grew up in the Walnut Park section of St. Louis and began rapping in earnest in his late teens...
who released his 3x platinum debut album Jackpot on the label. After a dispute over royalties, Chingy abruptly left the label. In late 2003 the label released Ludacris' third album Chicken-n-Beer
Chicken-n-Beer
Chicken-n-Beer is the third studio album by rapper Ludacris. It peaked at number one in the United States with 429,000 copies sold in the first week. Def Jam released the album early when the album's tracks leaked on peer-to-peer file sharing networks...
his first to reach number one on the Billboard 200. Chicken -n- Beer brought with it another series of hits, including the Hot 100 number one "Stand Up
Stand Up (Ludacris song)
"Stand Up" is a song by Ludacris, released as the second official single in 2003, and taken from his fourth album Chicken-n-Beer. It was his first number-one single, with production by Kanye West and co-production by Ludacris himself....
" and number six "Splash Waterfalls
Splash Waterfalls
"Splash Waterfalls" the second single off Ludacris' album Chicken-n-Beer. The song features Sandy Coffee responding to Ludacris' verses, but she is not credited as featured guest on the single. The video describes a desired love between two people. As well, other intimate feelings and thoughts are...
".
2004-2006
In 2004 the label released Shawnna's debut album Worth tha WeightWorth tha Weight
Worth tha Weight is the debut album by female rapper Shawnna. It was originally scheduled to be released in 2002, but was delayed until 2004. "Let's Go" was featured on the video game Def Jam: Fight for NY...
it spawned two singles "Shake Dat Shit
Shake Dat Shit
"Shake Dat Shit" is the first single by American rapper Shawnna from her debut studio album Worth tha Weight. It features label mate Ludacris.-Charts:...
" and "Weight a Minute" the album has sold 380,000 copies to date. That same year the label released I-20
I-20 (rapper)
Bobby Sandimanie, better known by his stage name I-20, is an American rapper. He was originally known as Infamous 2-0 , but changed his name to reflect the interstate route that runs through the Southeastern United States. He was discovered by Ludacris, who signed him to the Disturbing tha Peace...
's debut album. The album spawned two singles "Fightin' in the Club" and "Break Bread". By the end of 2004 Ludacris released his fourth album The Red Light District
The Red Light District
The Red Light District is the fourth studio album from Def Jam recording artist Ludacris. The album was released on December 7, 2004 and was eventually certified double platinum by the RIAA. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart with 322,000 copies sold in its first week...
another number one album loaded with hit singles "Get Back
Get Back (Ludacris song)
"Get Back" is a song by rapper Ludacris, from his album The Red Light District. It was released as the first single from the album and reached #13 on the Hot 100 in January, 2005.-Music video:...
", "Number One Spot
Number One Spot
For the Def Jam Recordings compilation album of the same name, see Number 1 Spot."Number One Spot" is the second single off rapper Ludacris' 2004 album The Red Light District...
" and "Pimpin' All Over the World
Pimpin' All Over the World
"Pimpin' All Over the World" is the fourth and final single by rapper Ludacris featuring singer Bobby V. It was taken from the album The Red Light District and was produced by Polow da Don and Donnie Scantz. The song eventually became the most successful single from The Red Light District...
" which featured the label's new artist, R&B singer Bobby Valentino.
In 2005, the label released Valentino's self-titled debut album Bobby Valentino
Bobby Valentino (album)
Bobby Valentino is the self-titled debut album from american R&B singer Bobby Valentino, released on the 26th of April, 2005. The album was primarily produced and executive produced by the duo Tim & Bob and includes the singles "Slow Down", "Tell Me", and "My Angel ". It debuted at #3 on the U.S...
. A Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart-topper, it spawned three singles "Slow Down
Slow Down (Bobby Valentino song)
"Slow Down" is the debut single by American singer Bobby Valentino from his first self-titled album Bobby Valentino. Produced by Tim & Bob, it spent four consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and has since been certified Gold by the RIAA. The music video was...
", "Tell Me
Tell Me (Bobby Valentino song)
"Tell Me" is the second single produced by Tim & Bob from Bobby Valentino's debut album Bobby Valentino. The song sampled "For the World" composed by Tan Dun on the Hero soundtrack, starring Jet Li...
" and "My Angel (Never Leave You)". The sultry "Slow Down" announced the singer's rebirth as a DTP member in early 2005 and soon became a BET and radio favorite. As the ballad was landing on numerous schools' prom ballots. By the end of 2005 Disturbing tha Peace released their second collaboration album Ludacris Presents: Disturbing tha Peace, featuring the label's roster of talent including the labels new artists Shareefa
Shareefa
Shareefa Faradah Cooper , professionally known as Shareefa, is an R&B singer. Shareefa has also lived in Charlotte, North Carolina. She signed with Disturbing tha Peace/Def Jam Recordings in 2005. Her debut single, "Need a Boss", featuring rapper and labelmate Ludacris, was produced by Rodney...
, Field Mob
Field Mob
Field Mob is an American Hip-Hop group from Albany, Georgia composed of artists Shawn Timothy Johnson and Darion Crawford better known by their stage names Shawn Jay and Smoke respectively...
, Norfclk, Lazyeye, and Small World. The album spawned two singles "Georgia" and "Gettin' Some
Gettin' Some
"Gettin' Some" is a song by hip-hop artist Shawnna released from her second album Block Music. The original version of "Gettin' Some" appears on Block Music as a hidden track. The song samples Too Short's "Blowjob Betty."The radio edit of the song features rapper Ludacris...
", the album was certified Gold.
In 2006 the label released Shawnna's second album Block Music
Block Music
Block Music is the second studio album from the Chicago native Shawnna. The first single was "Gettin' Some," which went gold in June 2006 and platinum in December 2006. The second single is "Damn" featuring Smoke of Field Mob. The album has an exclusive remix of "Gettin' Some" featuring Ludacris,...
the album immediately follows "Gettin' Some" a highlight from the second Disturbing tha Peace album. The second single was "Damn" featuring Smoke of Field Mob. The album has so far sold over 240,000 copies in the U.S, and over 260,000 copies worldwide. That same year Field Mob released third album and their first under the label Light Poles and Pine Trees
Light Poles and Pine Trees
Light Poles and Pine Trees is the third studio album by Southern hip hop duo Field Mob, and their first under the Disturbing tha Peace imprint. It was released in stores on June 20, 2006...
. It spawned one single the Jazze Pha
Jazze Pha
Phalon Anton Alexander , also known as Jazze Pha , is an American singer, and songwriter.raised in Memphis, TN; son of James Alexander ....
produced song So What
So What (Field Mob song)
"So What" is the first single from Field Mob's third album, Light Poles and Pine Trees, featuring multi-platinum recording artist, Ciara. The entire song is rapped by Field Mob, except for the chorus and one verse, which is sung by Ciara, just like in another song in which she is a featured artist,...
featuring Ciara
Ciara
Ciara Princess Harris , known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model. Born in Austin, Texas, she traveled around the world during her childhood, only to land in Atlanta, Georgia where she met music producer, Jazze Pha...
. This has become the duo's most successful hit to date (9-07), climbing to #10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and #3 and #4 on the US Hot Rap Tracks and US Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs charts, respectively. The album itself achieved #1 on the US Billboard Top Rap Albums and #7 on the US Billboard 200. It has sold over 200,000 copies. The album's success has been at least partially attributed to better promotion of the group by DTP than that at their previous label, MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
. In late 2006 the label released Ludacris' Grammy Award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
-winning fifth album Release Therapy
Release Therapy
The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart selling over 309,000 copies in the first week making it Ludacris' third number one album in a row. To date, the album has sold about 1.3 million copies.-Track listing:-Charts:Album-References:...
an introspective album on which he vowed that he would be taken more seriously than in the past. Another chart-topper, Release Therapy included only two Hot 100-charting singles, yet both were smashes: "Money Maker
Money Maker
"Money Maker" is the first single from Ludacris's fifth album Release Therapy.The song was released to the radio on July 17, 2006. The song is Ludacris' take on the 1961 Elmore James blues song Shake Your Moneymaker. It was produced by The Neptunes and features Pharrell. The song was written by...
" (number one), "Runaway Love
Runaway Love (Ludacris song)
"Runaway Love" is the third single released from Ludacris' fifth album, Release Therapy . The song, which features Mary J. Blige on the vocals, was produced by Polow da Don and reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The song was the first single from Release Therapy in the UK and was...
" (number two). The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart selling over 309,000 copies in the first week making it Ludacris' third number one album in a row. To date, the album has sold over 1.3 million copies. In the fall of 2006 the label released Shareefa's debut album Point of No Return
Point of No Return (Shareefa album)
Point of No Return is the debut studio album from singer Shareefa and was released on October 24, 2006. It debuted at #25 on the Billboard 200 with over 37,000 copies sold in its first week released.-Track listing:Sample credits...
it spawned two singles "Need a Boss
Need a Boss
"Need a Boss" is the debut single from singer Shareefa from her debut album Point of No Return. The single features label mate and DTP's founder Ludacris and was produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. It samples The Stylistics "Let's Put It All Together"...
", featuring rapper labelmate Ludacris, and "Cry No More
Cry No More
"Cry No More" is a hip hop song by hip hop artist Shareefa. It is the second and final single from her debut album, Point of No Return. The single was produced by Darkchild and samples The Stylistics' "The Miracle", and contains an interpolation of "Soul Survivor" by Young Jeezy and Akon. It was...
", both singles were released that same year.
2007-2009
In 2007 the label released Bobby Valentino's second album Special Occasion, Valentino released the album's first single titled "Turn the Page" with mixed reviews. His second single, "AnonymousAnonymous (Bobby Valentino song)
"Anonymous" is the second single from Bobby Valentino's second album, Special Occasion The song features and was produced by Timbaland.-Background information:...
" featuring Timbaland, was released on April 9, 2007. Overall, the album received positive reviews from critics and audiences. Special Occasion debuted at No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling about 92,000 copies in its first week, just over one-half of his previous album's first-week sales. The album eventually peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Since then the album has sold approximately 270,000 copies In fall of 2007 the label released Playaz Circle
Playaz Circle
Playaz Circle is a rap duo signed to the Def Jam Recordings record label.-Biography:The duo was formed in 1997 by two childhood friends 2 Chainz and Dolla Boy in College Park, GA. They created the acronym Playaz which stands for Preparing Legal Assets for Years from A-Z...
's debut album Supply & Demand
Supply & Demand (Playaz Circle album)
Supply & Demand is the debut album by Atlanta duo Playaz Circle. The title of the album was believed to have been changed into "Pound 4 Pound", but in a recent interview Titi Boy confirmed the title to be "Supply & Demand". They released a single on iTunes called "Circle of Playaz", which featured...
, their highly-anticipated debut album featured the hit singles "Duffle Bag Boy
Duffle Bag Boy
"Duffle Bag Boy" is the first single by Playaz Circle from their debut album Supply & Demand. The song features Lil Wayne and was produced by M16. The song peaked at the Top 20 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, reaching #15.-Music video:...
" with Lil' Wayne, "Betta Knock
Betta Knock
"Betta Knock" is the second single by Playaz Circle from their debut album Supply & Demand. The song features Ludacris....
" and "U Can Believe It" with Ludacris. That same year Chingy returned to the label and released his fourth album and second with the label Hate It or Love It
Hate It or Love It (album)
-B-Sides & Bonus Tracks:"St. Louis N***az" did not make the album, while "Remember When" & "Ain't No Way" were featured as Japanese bonus tracks.-Chart performance:...
, the first official radio single was "Fly Like Me
Fly Like Me
"Fly Like Me" is a song by rapper Chingy, and is the first single from his album Hate It or Love It, which is released on December 18, 2007. It features singer Amerie and has, in Chingy's words, a "mainstream feel" similar to that of the 2005 single "Pimpin' All Over the World" by rapper Ludacris,...
" featuring Amerie
Amerie
Amerie Mi Marie Rogers , known professionally as Amerie or Ameriie, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She debuted in 2002 with the album All I Have, primarily co-written and produced by Rich Harrison, and was well-received in the urban market...
. The second single was announced by his Myspace
Myspace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
and was "Gimme Dat" Feat. Ludacris and Bobby Valentino. The album debuted at #84 on the charts, selling 31,000 copies.
The album failed to match the success like his first studio album, which was why Chingy was dropped from the label months after.
In early 2008 Bobby Valentino confirmed that he was no longer signed to either Def Jam or Disturbing The Peace during an interview with DJBooth.net. He stated:
Despite Special Occasion's gold certification, Valentino was reportedly frustrated with the album's delays and less than expected sales, culminating in his decision to leave the labels. Although business ties have been severed, Valentino maintains positive relationships with CEO Chaka Zulu, Ludacris and the DTP/Def Jam staff. Nearly the end of 2008 the label released Ludacris' sixth album Theater of the Mind
Theater of the Mind
Though the album was well received by music critics, it debuted at number five on the Billboard 200, selling 214,000 copies in its first week, making it his sixth top 5 album. It was his first album since 2000's Back for the First Time and 2001's Word of Mouf to not reach number one status, and his...
, the album spawnded three singles the first official single was "What Them Girls Like
What Them Girls Like
"What Them Girls Like" is the first single from Ludacris's sixth studio album Theater of the Mind. The single features Chris Brown and Sean Garrett and is produced by Darkchild.-Release:...
", "co-starring" Chris Brown & Sean Garrett
Sean Garrett
Garrett Hamler, better known by his stage name Sean Garrett is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer. He has produced fifteen number one singles in only seven years of producing music. That number puts him in fifth place on the Billboard list of producers with the most number...
. The single peaked at #33 on the Billboard Hot 100. The second official single was "One More Drink
One More Drink
"One More Drink" is the second official single off Ludacris' album, Theater of the Mind. The song "co-stars" T-Pain. The song was released on iTunes on October 28, 2008. Ludacris performed the song live while he and T-Pain appeared as musical guests on Saturday Night Live...
", "co-starring" T-Pain
T-Pain
Faheem Rasheed Najm , better known by his stage name T-Pain, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor, currently signed to Young Money Entertainment. His debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, was released in 2005. In 2007, T-Pain released his second studio album Epiphany,...
, peaking at #24 on the Billboard Hot 100. The third single was "Nasty Girl
Nasty Girl (Ludacris song)
"Nasty Girl" is the third official single off Ludacris' sixth studio album, Theater of the Mind. The song features Plies and was produced by Swizz Beatz. The song was released to radio on January 20, 2009.-Music video:...
", "co-starring" Plies
Plies (rapper)
Algernod Lanier Washington , better known by his stage name Plies, is an American rapper and founder of Big Gates Records. Born in Fort Myers, Florida, Washington was a wide receiver on the football team of Miami University in Ohio in 1996 and 1997 before he became a rapper. After dropping out of...
. Though the album was well received by music critics, it debuted at number five on the Billboard 200, selling 214,000 copies in its first week. It was his first album since 2001's Word of Mouf to not reach number one status, and his lowest charting album since his debut. To date, the album has sold about 671,000 copies, achieving a gold certification.
In 2009 the label released Willy Northpole
Willy Northpole
William Adams, professionally known as Willy Northpole, is an American rapper/Southwest Hip Hop artist who is signed to Disturbing Tha Peace Records. He released his first album, Tha Connect in June 2009. He is from Phoenix, Arizona.-Biography:...
's debut album Tha Connect
Tha Connect
Tha Connect is the debut studio album by American rapper Willy Northpole. It was released on June 23, 2009. The album's first single was "Body Marked Up" and second "#1 Side Chick" featuring Bobby Valentino. The album features guest appearances from Ne-Yo, B.o.B, and Bobby Valentino. The albums...
. The album's first single was "Body Marked Up" and second "#1 Side Chick" featuring Bobby Valentino. The albums first week sales were 2,896. As of October 18, 2009 the album has 7,000 record sales. The album reviews were positive for a debut album, but at the same time, it was bashed for providing few features. Ludacris was supposed to be on his album, but the track he was to colaberate on did not clear in time for the album release date. Poor sales for the album were blamed on a lack of promotion and the death of Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
two days after the release of the album. By late 2009 the label released Playaz Circle's second album Flight 360: The Takeoff
Flight 360: The Takeoff
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. It spawnded five singles "Stupid", "Hold Up", "Can't Remember", "Yeah We Gettin' Rich", and "Big Dawg". The album debuted at #74 on the Billboard 200, selling 8,000 copies. As of December 2009 the album has currently sold 31,000. That same year the label signed new talent, Rudy Currence, rap group B.X.C., rap group TK N CA$H, and Lil Scrappy
Lil Scrappy
Darryl Kevin Richardson II , better known by his stage name Lil Scrappy, is an American rapper.Richards was discovered by producer and performer Lil Jon while performing at a bar, when a fight broke out during his set in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia...
who left Lil Jon
Lil Jon
Jonathan Mortimer Smith , better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, music producer, entrepreneur, and occasional disc jockey who was a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. Lil Jon formed the group in 1997, and the group released several albums between then and 2004...
's BME Recordings
BME Recordings
BME Recordings is an American record label founded by Lil Jon, Rob Mac, Emperor Searcy, and Vince Phillips Warner Bros. Records is the distributor for BME recordings...
. Also that same year Ludacris and Shawnna confirmed that they would release a collaboration album together titled Battle of the Sexes
Battle of the Sexes (album)
Battle of the Sexes is the seventh studio album by American rapper Ludacris, released March 9, 2010 on Disturbing tha Peace and Def Jam Recordings. It was intended to serve as a collaboration album between Ludacris and rapper Shawnna, but proved to be a solo album by the former after Shawnna left...
, set for Summer 2009, but Shawnna reportedly split from the label later that year and signed to T-Pain's Nappy Boy Entertainment
Nappy Boy Entertainment
Nappy Boy Entertainment is an American record label founded by R&B, singer-songwriter T-Pain. The label is distributed by RCA Records, and formerly Jive Label Group...
. Then it was later reported that Shawnna was removed from the album and became a solo album by Ludacris with guest appearances.
2010-present
Ludacris' seventh album Battle of the SexesBattle of the Sexes (album)
Battle of the Sexes is the seventh studio album by American rapper Ludacris, released March 9, 2010 on Disturbing tha Peace and Def Jam Recordings. It was intended to serve as a collaboration album between Ludacris and rapper Shawnna, but proved to be a solo album by the former after Shawnna left...
was released on March 9, 2010. Originally tagged as a collaboration album by Ludacris and Shawnna, it became a solo album by Ludacris with guest appearances after Shawnna was cut from the album for unknown reasons. Despite the mixed to negative reviews surrounding the album, it debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 upon its release making this his 4th number one album in a row. The album has currently spawned three singles; "How Low
How Low
"How Low" is a song by American rapper Ludacris. It is the lead single from his seventh studio album, Battle of the Sexes. The song premiered at the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta, which took place on October 10, 2009. However, the ceremony was aired on October 27, 2009...
", "My Chick Bad
My Chick Bad
"My Chick Bad" is a song by American rapper Ludacris. The song features American recording artist Nicki Minaj, who co-wrote the song with Ludacris, Samuel Lindley and Derrelle Davidson. The track was produced by The Legendary Traxster. "My Chick Bad" serves as the second single from Ludacris'...
" and "Sex Room
Sex Room
"Sex Room" is a song recorded by Ludacris for his seventh studio album, Battle of the Sexes. The song features Trey Songz, who it was also written by along with Ludacris...
". On November 2, 2011 it was announced that Lil Scrappy
Lil Scrappy
Darryl Kevin Richardson II , better known by his stage name Lil Scrappy, is an American rapper.Richards was discovered by producer and performer Lil Jon while performing at a bar, when a fight broke out during his set in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia...
had parted ways with the label.
Discography
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| 2000 | Ludacris Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings... - Incognegro Incognegro Incognegro is the independently released debut album by American rapper Ludacris. Most of the tracks were reused in his major label debut Back for the First Time except for "It Wasn't Us" "Midnight Train" and "A Rock and a Hard Place"....
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| Ludacris Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings... - Back for the First Time Back for the First Time Back for the First Time is the first studio album by Ludacris. Most of the tracks are taken from his other album, the independently released Incognegro. The album was released on October 17, 2000. Since its release, it debuted at four on the U.S. Billboard 200, and it has been certified 3x platinum... What's Your Fantasy "What's Your Fantasy" is the first single off the Ludacris album Back for the First Time . It debuted at #89 on September 30, 2000, entered the Top 40 on November 4, and peaked at #21 on December 16. The original version features Disturbing tha Peace member Shawnna, who is featured in the chorus... ", "Southern Hospitality" |
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| 2001 | Ludacris Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings... - Word of Mouf Word of Mouf - Chart Awards :-Samples and interpolations:"Coming 2 America"*"Requiem", 3rd movement by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart *Symphony No... Rollout (My Business) "Rollout " is a hip-hop song by Ludacris. It was the first single released from his 2001 album Word of Mouf. The song debuted at #95 on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 10, 2001, reached the Top 40 at #34 on December 29, and peaked at #17 on February 2, 2002... ", "Saturday (Oooh Oooh!) Saturday (Oooh Oooh!) "Saturday " is the second official single off Ludacris's second album, Word of Mouf. The song was written by R. Murray R. Wade P. Brown and C. Bridges and was produced by Organized Noise.... ", "Move Bitch Move Bitch "Move Bitch" is the third official single off rapper Ludacris' album Word of Mouf. The single features Mystikal and I-20... " |
| 2002 | Ludacris & Disturbing tha Peace Presents: Golden Grain Golden Grain Golden Grain is the debut album by record label Disturbing tha Peace. It debuted on the US top 200 selling 95,000 in the first week. By week four the album had plummeted out of the charts. The album also failed commercially and had only one single produced, the remix of Ludacris' song, "Growing... |
| 2003 | 2 Fast 2 Furious: The Soundtrack 2 Fast 2 Furious (soundtrack) - Bonus tracks :On June 23, 2003, an alternate version of the album was released with two additional bonus tracks, "Remember" and "Get Dirty". On October 21, 2003, a further version was released with a single bonus song, "Comin' Up" by Saukrates.... Act a Fool (Ludacris song) "Act a Fool" is a single by Ludacris from the soundtrack for the 2003 film 2 Fast 2 Furious. It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media but lost.-Chart positions:... ", "Pick Up the Phone", "Pump It Up Pump It Up (Joe Budden song) "Pump It Up" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American hip hop artist Joe Budden. It was released in August 2003 as second single from his self-titled debut. It was featured in 2 Fast 2 Furious, You Got Served and on Madden NFL 2004, and reached #38 in the U.S... " |
| Chingy Chingy Howard Bailey, Jr. , better known by his stage name Chingy, is an American rapper.Chingy grew up in the Walnut Park section of St. Louis and began rapping in earnest in his late teens... - Jackpot Right Thurr "Right Thurr" is a 2003 hip hop single from Chingy. The song peaked at #2 on the U.S. Hot 100 and #17 on the United Kingdom pop charts.-Track listing:CD: 1# "Right Thurr"# "Mobb wit Me"CD: 2# "Right Thurr" # "Mobb wit Me"... ", "Holidae In Holidae In "Holidae In" is a single by American rapper Chingy, the second from his debut album Jackpot. It features Snoop Dogg and Ludacris, and reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #35 on the UK Singles Chart.-Music video:... ", "One Call Away One Call Away "One Call Away" is the third single released from Chingy's album Jackpot and features J-Weav. The song reached number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number twenty-six on the UK Singles Chart. The music video features an appearance by actress Keshia Knight Pulliam and professional AND1... " |
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| Ludacris Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings... - Chicken-n-Beer Chicken-n-Beer Chicken-n-Beer is the third studio album by rapper Ludacris. It peaked at number one in the United States with 429,000 copies sold in the first week. Def Jam released the album early when the album's tracks leaked on peer-to-peer file sharing networks... P-Poppin "P-Poppin" is the first single from Ludacris's fourth album Chicken-n-Beer. It features Shawnna and Lil Fate. The song samples "Danger " by Mystikal, and is focused around what goes on in a high class strip club and a form of dance that can be done with or without clothes.-Controversy:The lyrics to... ", "Stand Up Stand Up (Ludacris song) "Stand Up" is a song by Ludacris, released as the second official single in 2003, and taken from his fourth album Chicken-n-Beer. It was his first number-one single, with production by Kanye West and co-production by Ludacris himself.... ", "Splash Waterfalls Splash Waterfalls "Splash Waterfalls" the second single off Ludacris' album Chicken-n-Beer. The song features Sandy Coffee responding to Ludacris' verses, but she is not credited as featured guest on the single. The video describes a desired love between two people. As well, other intimate feelings and thoughts are... ", "Diamond in the Back Diamond in the Back "Diamond in the Back" is a single released from the album Chicken-n-Beer by Ludacris. It is based on William DeVaughn's "Be Thankful for What You Got" and samples it heavily in the southern chopped & screwed format. It is produced by DJ Paul & Juicy J of Three Six Mafia... " |
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| 2004 | Shawnna Shawnna Rashawnna Guy , better known by her stage name Shawnna is an American rapper. She was the first female artist signed to Def Jam through Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace Records... - Worth tha Weight Worth tha Weight Worth tha Weight is the debut album by female rapper Shawnna. It was originally scheduled to be released in 2002, but was delayed until 2004. "Let's Go" was featured on the video game Def Jam: Fight for NY... Shake Dat Shit "Shake Dat Shit" is the first single by American rapper Shawnna from her debut studio album Worth tha Weight. It features label mate Ludacris.-Charts:... ", "Weight a Minute" |
| I-20 I-20 (rapper) Bobby Sandimanie, better known by his stage name I-20, is an American rapper. He was originally known as Infamous 2-0 , but changed his name to reflect the interstate route that runs through the Southeastern United States. He was discovered by Ludacris, who signed him to the Disturbing tha Peace... - Self Explanatory |
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| Ludacris Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings... - The Red Light District The Red Light District The Red Light District is the fourth studio album from Def Jam recording artist Ludacris. The album was released on December 7, 2004 and was eventually certified double platinum by the RIAA. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart with 322,000 copies sold in its first week... Get Back (Ludacris song) "Get Back" is a song by rapper Ludacris, from his album The Red Light District. It was released as the first single from the album and reached #13 on the Hot 100 in January, 2005.-Music video:... ", "Number One Spot Number One Spot For the Def Jam Recordings compilation album of the same name, see Number 1 Spot."Number One Spot" is the second single off rapper Ludacris' 2004 album The Red Light District... ", "The Potion The Potion "The Potion" is the third single from Ludacris' fourth studio album, The Red Light District. It peaked at number 65 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs singles chart. The beat was originally offered to Jay-Z for The Black Album, but was rejected in favor of the beat that was used in "Dirt Off Your Shoulder"... ", "Pimpin' All Over the World Pimpin' All Over the World "Pimpin' All Over the World" is the fourth and final single by rapper Ludacris featuring singer Bobby V. It was taken from the album The Red Light District and was produced by Polow da Don and Donnie Scantz. The song eventually became the most successful single from The Red Light District... " |
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| 2005 | Bobby Valentino - Bobby Valentino Bobby Valentino (album) Bobby Valentino is the self-titled debut album from american R&B singer Bobby Valentino, released on the 26th of April, 2005. The album was primarily produced and executive produced by the duo Tim & Bob and includes the singles "Slow Down", "Tell Me", and "My Angel ". It debuted at #3 on the U.S... Slow Down (Bobby Valentino song) "Slow Down" is the debut single by American singer Bobby Valentino from his first self-titled album Bobby Valentino. Produced by Tim & Bob, it spent four consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and has since been certified Gold by the RIAA. The music video was... ", "Tell Me Tell Me (Bobby Valentino song) "Tell Me" is the second single produced by Tim & Bob from Bobby Valentino's debut album Bobby Valentino. The song sampled "For the World" composed by Tan Dun on the Hero soundtrack, starring Jet Li... ", "My Angel (Never Leave You)" |
| Ludacris Presents: Disturbing tha Peace
Gettin' Some "Gettin' Some" is a song by hip-hop artist Shawnna released from her second album Block Music. The original version of "Gettin' Some" appears on Block Music as a hidden track. The song samples Too Short's "Blowjob Betty."The radio edit of the song features rapper Ludacris... ", "Two Miles an Hour (Remix)" |
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| 2006 | Shawnna Shawnna Rashawnna Guy , better known by her stage name Shawnna is an American rapper. She was the first female artist signed to Def Jam through Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace Records... - Block Music Block Music Block Music is the second studio album from the Chicago native Shawnna. The first single was "Gettin' Some," which went gold in June 2006 and platinum in December 2006. The second single is "Damn" featuring Smoke of Field Mob. The album has an exclusive remix of "Gettin' Some" featuring Ludacris,... Gettin' Some "Gettin' Some" is a song by hip-hop artist Shawnna released from her second album Block Music. The original version of "Gettin' Some" appears on Block Music as a hidden track. The song samples Too Short's "Blowjob Betty."The radio edit of the song features rapper Ludacris... ", "Damn" |
| Field Mob Field Mob Field Mob is an American Hip-Hop group from Albany, Georgia composed of artists Shawn Timothy Johnson and Darion Crawford better known by their stage names Shawn Jay and Smoke respectively... - Light Poles and Pine Trees Light Poles and Pine Trees Light Poles and Pine Trees is the third studio album by Southern hip hop duo Field Mob, and their first under the Disturbing tha Peace imprint. It was released in stores on June 20, 2006... So What (Field Mob song) "So What" is the first single from Field Mob's third album, Light Poles and Pine Trees, featuring multi-platinum recording artist, Ciara. The entire song is rapped by Field Mob, except for the chorus and one verse, which is sung by Ciara, just like in another song in which she is a featured artist,... " |
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| Ludacris Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings... - Release Therapy Release Therapy The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart selling over 309,000 copies in the first week making it Ludacris' third number one album in a row. To date, the album has sold about 1.3 million copies.-Track listing:-Charts:Album-References:... Money Maker "Money Maker" is the first single from Ludacris's fifth album Release Therapy.The song was released to the radio on July 17, 2006. The song is Ludacris' take on the 1961 Elmore James blues song Shake Your Moneymaker. It was produced by The Neptunes and features Pharrell. The song was written by... ", "Grew Up a Screw Up Grew Up a Screw Up "Grew Up a Screw Up" is the second single from Ludacris' Release Therapy. The song features Young Jeezy, who Ludacris was previously thought to have beef with and a sample of the late The Notorious B.I.G. who sings the hook "I grew up a fucking screw up."... ", "Runaway Love Runaway Love (Ludacris song) "Runaway Love" is the third single released from Ludacris' fifth album, Release Therapy . The song, which features Mary J. Blige on the vocals, was produced by Polow da Don and reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The song was the first single from Release Therapy in the UK and was... ", "Slap" |
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| Shareefa Shareefa Shareefa Faradah Cooper , professionally known as Shareefa, is an R&B singer. Shareefa has also lived in Charlotte, North Carolina. She signed with Disturbing tha Peace/Def Jam Recordings in 2005. Her debut single, "Need a Boss", featuring rapper and labelmate Ludacris, was produced by Rodney... - Point of No Return Point of No Return (Shareefa album) Point of No Return is the debut studio album from singer Shareefa and was released on October 24, 2006. It debuted at #25 on the Billboard 200 with over 37,000 copies sold in its first week released.-Track listing:Sample credits... Need a Boss "Need a Boss" is the debut single from singer Shareefa from her debut album Point of No Return. The single features label mate and DTP's founder Ludacris and was produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. It samples The Stylistics "Let's Put It All Together"... ", "Cry No More Cry No More "Cry No More" is a hip hop song by hip hop artist Shareefa. It is the second and final single from her debut album, Point of No Return. The single was produced by Darkchild and samples The Stylistics' "The Miracle", and contains an interpolation of "Soul Survivor" by Young Jeezy and Akon. It was... " |
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| 2007 | Bobby Valentino - Special Occasion
Anonymous (Bobby Valentino song) "Anonymous" is the second single from Bobby Valentino's second album, Special Occasion The song features and was produced by Timbaland.-Background information:... " |
| Playaz Circle Playaz Circle Playaz Circle is a rap duo signed to the Def Jam Recordings record label.-Biography:The duo was formed in 1997 by two childhood friends 2 Chainz and Dolla Boy in College Park, GA. They created the acronym Playaz which stands for Preparing Legal Assets for Years from A-Z... - Supply & Demand Supply & Demand (Playaz Circle album) Supply & Demand is the debut album by Atlanta duo Playaz Circle. The title of the album was believed to have been changed into "Pound 4 Pound", but in a recent interview Titi Boy confirmed the title to be "Supply & Demand". They released a single on iTunes called "Circle of Playaz", which featured... Duffle Bag Boy "Duffle Bag Boy" is the first single by Playaz Circle from their debut album Supply & Demand. The song features Lil Wayne and was produced by M16. The song peaked at the Top 20 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, reaching #15.-Music video:... ", "Betta Knock Betta Knock "Betta Knock" is the second single by Playaz Circle from their debut album Supply & Demand. The song features Ludacris.... ", "U Can Believe It" |
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| Chingy Chingy Howard Bailey, Jr. , better known by his stage name Chingy, is an American rapper.Chingy grew up in the Walnut Park section of St. Louis and began rapping in earnest in his late teens... - Hate It or Love It Hate It or Love It (album) -B-Sides & Bonus Tracks:"St. Louis N***az" did not make the album, while "Remember When" & "Ain't No Way" were featured as Japanese bonus tracks.-Chart performance:... Fly Like Me "Fly Like Me" is a song by rapper Chingy, and is the first single from his album Hate It or Love It, which is released on December 18, 2007. It features singer Amerie and has, in Chingy's words, a "mainstream feel" similar to that of the 2005 single "Pimpin' All Over the World" by rapper Ludacris,... ", "Gimme Dat" |
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| 2008 | Ludacris Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings... - Theater of the Mind Theater of the Mind Though the album was well received by music critics, it debuted at number five on the Billboard 200, selling 214,000 copies in its first week, making it his sixth top 5 album. It was his first album since 2000's Back for the First Time and 2001's Word of Mouf to not reach number one status, and his... What Them Girls Like "What Them Girls Like" is the first single from Ludacris's sixth studio album Theater of the Mind. The single features Chris Brown and Sean Garrett and is produced by Darkchild.-Release:... ", "One More Drink One More Drink "One More Drink" is the second official single off Ludacris' album, Theater of the Mind. The song "co-stars" T-Pain. The song was released on iTunes on October 28, 2008. Ludacris performed the song live while he and T-Pain appeared as musical guests on Saturday Night Live... ", "Nasty Girl Nasty Girl (Ludacris song) "Nasty Girl" is the third official single off Ludacris' sixth studio album, Theater of the Mind. The song features Plies and was produced by Swizz Beatz. The song was released to radio on January 20, 2009.-Music video:... " |
| 2009 | Willy Northpole Willy Northpole William Adams, professionally known as Willy Northpole, is an American rapper/Southwest Hip Hop artist who is signed to Disturbing Tha Peace Records. He released his first album, Tha Connect in June 2009. He is from Phoenix, Arizona.-Biography:... - Tha Connect Tha Connect Tha Connect is the debut studio album by American rapper Willy Northpole. It was released on June 23, 2009. The album's first single was "Body Marked Up" and second "#1 Side Chick" featuring Bobby Valentino. The album features guest appearances from Ne-Yo, B.o.B, and Bobby Valentino. The albums... |
| Playaz Circle Playaz Circle Playaz Circle is a rap duo signed to the Def Jam Recordings record label.-Biography:The duo was formed in 1997 by two childhood friends 2 Chainz and Dolla Boy in College Park, GA. They created the acronym Playaz which stands for Preparing Legal Assets for Years from A-Z... - Flight 360: The Takeoff Flight 360: The Takeoff -Chart positions:... |
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| 2010 | Ludacris Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings... - Battle of the Sexes Battle of the Sexes (album) Battle of the Sexes is the seventh studio album by American rapper Ludacris, released March 9, 2010 on Disturbing tha Peace and Def Jam Recordings. It was intended to serve as a collaboration album between Ludacris and rapper Shawnna, but proved to be a solo album by the former after Shawnna left... My Chick Bad "My Chick Bad" is a song by American rapper Ludacris. The song features American recording artist Nicki Minaj, who co-wrote the song with Ludacris, Samuel Lindley and Derrelle Davidson. The track was produced by The Legendary Traxster. "My Chick Bad" serves as the second single from Ludacris'... ", "Sex Room Sex Room "Sex Room" is a song recorded by Ludacris for his seventh studio album, Battle of the Sexes. The song features Trey Songz, who it was also written by along with Ludacris... " |
Upcoming releases
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| Ludacris Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings... - Ludaversal
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| Shareefa Shareefa Shareefa Faradah Cooper , professionally known as Shareefa, is an R&B singer. Shareefa has also lived in Charlotte, North Carolina. She signed with Disturbing tha Peace/Def Jam Recordings in 2005. Her debut single, "Need a Boss", featuring rapper and labelmate Ludacris, was produced by Rodney... - The Secret |
| Willy Northpole Willy Northpole William Adams, professionally known as Willy Northpole, is an American rapper/Southwest Hip Hop artist who is signed to Disturbing Tha Peace Records. He released his first album, Tha Connect in June 2009. He is from Phoenix, Arizona.-Biography:... - WILLIAM |
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