Queen Bee Entertainment
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Queen Bee Entertainment formerly named Queen Bee Records until 2005
, is a record label
. All artists that are signed album's are released under Queen Bee Ent. Lil' Kim has partnered up with Brook Land Entertainment which is distributed by Universal Music Group
, Lil' Kim
decided that she wanted to start her own label. She would go to Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs
for guidance and advice to start the label. Lil' Kim then signed to Atlantic Records
, provided distribution for the label. Atlantic would continue to distribute Queen Bee's music until 2006. After being released from prison Kim was ready to resurrect her career, and reclaim that throne she once held in the early 90's. Resurrecting her career including releasing her future projects independently, gaining total and complete control over her albums, and owning her master recordings, which is highly valuable in the music industry. December 2007, News broke that Kim had teamed back up with former friend and manager Lance "Un" aka "Uncle Pauly" Rivera along with ShaKim Compère & Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit Entertainment would be managing her career. Thanks to Un & ShaKim, Kim was released out of her contact with Atlantic Records. It's been confirmed that Lil Kim has signed a deal with Brookland Entertainment http://www.brooklandentertainment.com which is an indie label distributed by Universal Republic.
2005 in music
-Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:...
, is a record 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,...
. All artists that are signed album's are released under Queen Bee Ent. Lil' Kim has partnered up with Brook Land Entertainment which is distributed by 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...
History
In 1999, two years after the death of The Notorious B.I.G.The Notorious B.I.G.
Christopher George Latore Wallace , best known as The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper. He was also known as Biggie Smalls , Big Poppa, and The Black Frank White .Wallace was raised in the Brooklyn borough...
, Lil' Kim
Lil' Kim
Kimberly Denise Jones , better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an American rapper and actress who was a member of the group Junior M.A.F.I.A.....
decided that she wanted to start her own label. She would go to Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs
Sean Combs
Sean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally...
for guidance and advice to start the label. Lil' Kim then signed to 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...
, provided distribution for the label. Atlantic would continue to distribute Queen Bee's music until 2006. After being released from prison Kim was ready to resurrect her career, and reclaim that throne she once held in the early 90's. Resurrecting her career including releasing her future projects independently, gaining total and complete control over her albums, and owning her master recordings, which is highly valuable in the music industry. December 2007, News broke that Kim had teamed back up with former friend and manager Lance "Un" aka "Uncle Pauly" Rivera along with ShaKim Compère & Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit Entertainment would be managing her career. Thanks to Un & ShaKim, Kim was released out of her contact with Atlantic Records. It's been confirmed that Lil Kim has signed a deal with Brookland Entertainment http://www.brooklandentertainment.com which is an indie label distributed by Universal Republic.
Releases
- 1999: Lil' CeaseLil' CeaseJames Lloyd, is an American rapper and member of hip hop group Junior M.A.F.I.A..Cease's first album release was Conspiracy with the Junior M.A.F.I.A in 1995....
of Jr. Mafia - The Wonderful World of Cease A LeoThe Wonderful World of Cease A LeoThe Wonderful World of Cease A Leo is debut album by rapper, Lil' Cease. It was released on July 13, 1999 through Atlantic Records and was mainly produced by members of The Hitmen... - 2000: Lil' KimLil' KimKimberly Denise Jones , better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an American rapper and actress who was a member of the group Junior M.A.F.I.A.....
- The Notorious K.I.M. - 2003: Lil' Kim - La Bella MafiaLa Bella MafiaLa Bella Mafia is the third studio album by rapper Lil' Kim, released March 4, 2003 on Atlantic Records. It debuted at number five on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 166,000 in its first week and reached number four on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart...
- 2005: Lil' Kim - The Naked TruthThe Naked Truth (Lil' Kim album)The Naked Truth is the fourth studio album by rapper Lil' Kim, released on September 27, 2005. This album was released on the first day of Kim's sentencing, in which she went to jail for nearly a year on perjury charges.- Critical reception :...
- 2010: Clyde McKnight - Animated
- 2010: Sha Money - Sha Money
- 2011: Lil' Kim - Black Friday
- 2012: Lil' Kim - Long Live The Queen