Full Surface Records
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Full Surface Records is a record label founded by hip hop
producer Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean
in 2001, with the help of Cassidy though he has left due to legal and money issues. The label used to operate through Sony Music Entertainment
's, J Records
and through Universal Music Group
's, Interscope Records
, Motown Records
and Universal Motown. However the label also had a reputation for releasing material through joint ventures with other companies, outside of the Sony BMG Music Entertainment
-sect. Recently, Drag-On
signed to Full Surface Records. DMX
was about to sign to Full Surface Records but chose Sony Urban Music
instead. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group
, and is distributed by Atlantic Records
.
It is closely affiliated with Ruff Ryders Entertainment.
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
producer Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean
Swizz Beatz
Kasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...
in 2001, with the help of Cassidy though he has left due to legal and money issues. The label used to operate through Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment ' is the second-largest global recorded music company of the "big four" record companies and is controlled by Sony Corporation of America, the United States subsidiary of Japan's Sony Corporation....
's, J Records
J Records
J Records was an American record label, owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment, and was distributed through the RCA Music Group.-Company history:...
and through 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...
's, Interscope Records
Interscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:...
, Motown Records
Motown Records
Motown is a record label originally founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. and incorporated as Motown Record Corporation in Detroit, Michigan, United States, on April 14, 1960. The name, a portmanteau of motor and town, is also a nickname for Detroit...
and Universal Motown. However the label also had a reputation for releasing material through joint ventures with other companies, outside of the Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Sony BMG Music Entertainment was a recorded music company, which was a 50–50 joint venture between the Sony Corporation of America and Bertelsmann AG...
-sect. Recently, Drag-On
Drag-On
Mel Jason Smalls , better known as Drag-On, is an American rapper from The Bronx, New York City.Drag-On was originally signed to Interscope Records under the Ruff Ryders Entertainment imprint, where he released his successful debut album, Opposite of H2O, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200...
signed to Full Surface Records. DMX
DMX (rapper)
Earl Simmons , better known by his stage name DMX, is a multiplatinum American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the late 1990s. His stage name pays tribute to the Oberheim DMX drum machine, an instrument he used when he made his own rap beats in the 80's...
was about to sign to Full Surface Records but chose Sony Urban Music
Sony Urban Music
Sony Urban Music was a division of Sony BMG, active from 2004 to 2006, The division handled R&B, soul, and hip hop releases by artists nominally signed to Sony's Columbia and Epic labels...
instead. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the big four record companies...
, and is distributed by Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
.
It is closely affiliated with Ruff Ryders Entertainment.
Artists
- DMXDMX (rapper)Earl Simmons , better known by his stage name DMX, is a multiplatinum American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the late 1990s. His stage name pays tribute to the Oberheim DMX drum machine, an instrument he used when he made his own rap beats in the 80's...
- Drag-OnDrag-OnMel Jason Smalls , better known as Drag-On, is an American rapper from The Bronx, New York City.Drag-On was originally signed to Interscope Records under the Ruff Ryders Entertainment imprint, where he released his successful debut album, Opposite of H2O, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200...
- Ruff Ryders Entertainment member. Known for his ability to change into multiple flows
- EveEve (rapper)Eve Jihan Jeffers , is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and actress. Her first three albums have reached a total of over 8 million albums sold worldwide. She has also achieved success in fashion as she started a clothing line titled "Fetish." She won a Grammy Award in 2002 for the...
- Eve
- Rapper, best known for her affiliation with Ruff Ryders Entertainment.
Signed to Full Surface Records, through a joint venture with Geffen RecordsGeffen RecordsGeffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-Beginnings:...
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- Swizz BeatzSwizz BeatzKasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...
- Founder/CEO.
- Sean crossSean CrossSean Cross is an American filmmaker, producer, actor, writer, and founder of Vail Film Festival.-Background:Sean was born in Cape Town, South Africa and raised in New York. He pursued undergraduate studies in Sociology at the University of Richmond and graduate studies in film at New York University...
- Sean cross
- Yung WunYung WunJames Carlton Anderson better known by his stage name Yung Wun is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia.-Biography:Yung Wun was raised in Eastlake Meadows housing projects, otherwise known as "Little Vietnam". Yung Wun was very quickly exposed to the effects of crime and soon became involved...
- A southern rapper, most notable for his hit single "Tear it Up". Also signed to Ruff Ryders Entertainment.
Former Artists
- Bone Thugs-n-HarmonyBone Thugs-n-HarmonyBone Thugs-N-Harmony is an American Hip-Hop/R'n'B band from Cleveland, Ohio formed in 1991. It originally consisted of rappers Layzie Bone, Flesh-n-Bone, Bizzy Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Wish Bone. Rapper Eazy-E of the group N.W.A signed Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to Ruthless Records in 1994, when Bone...
(2004–2008) - Cassidy (2002–2009)
- MashondaMashondaMashonda Tifrere , often known simply as Mashonda, is an American R&B singer-songwriter and recording artist. Born and raised in Harlem, New York, she graduated from St. Mark the Evangelist School in 1992. Tifrere gained exposure in the early 2000s appearing on songs from highly acclaimed hip hop...
(2004–2007)
DJs & producers
- The Individualz
- A group of producers who have produced songs for Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Swizz Beatz, 50 Cent50 CentCurtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
, Jay-ZJay-ZShawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
& Mary J. BligeMary J. BligeMary Jane Blige is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and occasional actress. She is a recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. She is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in Pop, Rap, Gospel, and R&B. Blige has...
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- Neo Da MatrixNeo Da MatrixNeo Da Matrix is an American hip hop producer born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but attended Stone Mountain High School in Stone Mountain, Georgia. He has worked with Swizz Beatz as an in-house producer for Ruff Ryders Entertainment and has produced for the likes of Cassidy...
- A producer from Philadelphia.
Also signed to Ruff Ryders Entertainment & was signed with Roc-A-Fella RecordsRoc-A-Fella RecordsRoc-A-Fella Records is a record label founded by Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Damon "Dame" Dash, and Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, and is distributed by Island Def Jam Motown Music Group.-Formation and Early Years:...
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- Snags
- A producer who has produced songs for Swizz BeatzSwizz BeatzKasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...
and JadakissJadakissJason Phillips , better known as Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. In early 2007, Jadakiss signed to Roc-a-Fella Records / Def Jam Records.-Early life:By the age of 16, Jadakiss was a freestyle...
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- Swizz BeatzSwizz BeatzKasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records...
Albums released
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| Swizz Beatz Swizz Beatz Kasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records... - Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories -Chart positions:...
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| Cassidy - Split Personality
Hotel (song) "Hotel" is the lead debut single from Cassidy's 2004 debut album Split Personality. The song was released as a single and charted in February 2004, reaching #4 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The chorus is sang by R&B singer R. Kelly, and makes lyrical references to The Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's... ", "Get No Better" |
| Yung Wun Yung Wun James Carlton Anderson better known by his stage name Yung Wun is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia.-Biography:Yung Wun was raised in Eastlake Meadows housing projects, otherwise known as "Little Vietnam". Yung Wun was very quickly exposed to the effects of crime and soon became involved... - The Dirtiest Thirstiest The Dirtiest Thirstiest -Samples:*"Tear It Up"**"Dancing Machine" by The Jackson 5 *"One More Day In The Hood"**"Ships Ahoy!" by The O'Jays... Tear It Up (Yung Wun song) "Tear It Up" is the second single from rapper Yung Wun's debut album, The Dirtiest Thirstiest. It features DMX, Lil' Flip and David Banner, the latter two of which had already scored a hit together in the form of "Like a Pimp".... ", "Walk It, Talk It" |
| Cassidy - I'm a Hustla I'm a Hustla -Singles:-Samples:"I'm a Hustla"*"Dirt off Your Shoulder" by Jay-Z"Can't Fade Me"* "Brown Baby" by Diana Ross"So Long"*"Ain't It Good Feeling Good" performed by Eloise Laws"Get 'Em"*"Getaway" written by Peter Cor & Beloyd Taylor"The Message"... I'm a Hustla (song) "I'm a Hustla" is the lead single off rapper Cassidy's second studio album I'm a Hustla. The song is produced Swizz Beatz and contains a sample from "Dirt off Your Shoulder" by Jay-Z.... ", "B-Boy Stance" |
| Mashonda Mashonda Mashonda Tifrere , often known simply as Mashonda, is an American R&B singer-songwriter and recording artist. Born and raised in Harlem, New York, she graduated from St. Mark the Evangelist School in 1992. Tifrere gained exposure in the early 2000s appearing on songs from highly acclaimed hip hop... - January Joy |
| Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is an American Hip-Hop/R'n'B band from Cleveland, Ohio formed in 1991. It originally consisted of rappers Layzie Bone, Flesh-n-Bone, Bizzy Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Wish Bone. Rapper Eazy-E of the group N.W.A signed Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to Ruthless Records in 1994, when Bone... - Strength & Loyalty Strength & Loyalty -Samples:- Unreleased songs :*"Bone Thugs Boys" *"Certified Thugs" *"Come With Me"... I Tried (Bone Thugs-n-Harmony song) "I Tried" is a song by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony featuring Akon, released as the first single from their album Strength & Loyalty. This particular song features Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone. Akon produced and is featured on the song... ", "Lil' L.O.V.E. Lil' L.O.V.E. "Lil L.O.V.E." is a song written by American singer Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Shante Harris, A. Henderson, S. Howse, James Phillips, and C. Struggs for Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s studio album Strength & Loyalty . It was released as the second single from the album in 2007... " |
| Swizz Beatz Swizz Beatz Kasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records... - One Man Band Man One Man Band Man Sample credits*"It's Me Bitches" – Contains a sample of "Hollywood Babylon" by Crazy Town.*"Bust Ya Gunz" – Embodies portions of "Down Bottom" by Drag-On.*"Take a Picture" – Contains a sample of "Lovely Day" by Bill Withers.... It's Me Bitches "It's Me Bitches", also known censored as "It's Me Snitches", is the first single from Swizz Beatz's debut studio album, One Man Band Man . The song was released February 13, 2007. The single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 100 and peaked at number 83.An edited version of the song was... ", "Money in the Bank Money in the Bank (Swizz Beatz song) "Money in the Bank" is the second single from Swizz Beatz's album, One Man Band Man . The song was released on his MySpace page and then on iTunes on May 29, 2007. The official remix features Young Jeezy, Eve and Elephant Man. The music video was premiered on BET's 106 & Park on August 1, 2007... ", "Top Down Top Down "Top Down" is a song by American hip hop record producer and recording artist Swizz Beatz. Featured as the eighth track on his debut studio album One Man Band Man... " |
| Cassidy - B.A.R.S. The Barry Adrian Reese Story
My Drink n My 2 Step "My Drink n My 2 Step" is the first single off rapper Cassidy's third album B.A.R.S. The Barry Adrian Reese Story. The song is produced by and features Swizz Beatz. Some sources have titled the song as "It's On ". The song can be heard on Cassidy's MySpace or . The song samples Doug E. Fresh's... ", "Innocent Man (Misunderstood) Innocent Man (Misunderstood) "Innocent Man " is the 2nd single off Philadelphia rapper Cassidy's 3rd solo album B.A.R.S. The Barry Adrian Reese Story. The song features Mark Morrison and is produced by The Individualz and Swizz Beatz.... " |
Upcoming albums
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| Eve Eve (rapper) Eve Jihan Jeffers , is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and actress. Her first three albums have reached a total of over 8 million albums sold worldwide. She has also achieved success in fashion as she started a clothing line titled "Fetish." She won a Grammy Award in 2002 for the... - Lip Lock Lip Lock (album) Lip Lock is the fourth album by American rapper-singer Eve, to be released in 2011. Lip Lock will include contributions from Timbaland, The Neptunes, Adam Levine, Dr. Dre, MSTRKRFT, Shakira, Swizz Beatz, Scott Storch, Chiddy Bang, Flo Rida, & Alicia Keys. The previously released singles...
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