808 Mafia

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808 Mafia
Origin Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
Years active2010–present
Labels Brick Squad Monopoly
Mizay
Members Southside
TM88
DY Krazy
Lil 88
Slowburnz
King Trice
Offsneak
Jan Metternich
Tre Pounds
Smatt Sertified
Gezin
Tarentino
Steezefield
Purps
5K 808 Mafia
Hussein
Rotten Skee
Sir Fredo
Swede
Outtatown
MP808
Luxury Tax 50
Zypitano
G13
Mr.Max Ms.Katy
Pyrex (Whippa)
Lukie
Project X
Saiah Woes
MØTLEY
Max Lord
Past membersJaye Neutron
Lex Luger
Ken Carson
16yrold
PVLACE

808 Mafia is an American record production and songwriting team founded by record producers TM88, Lex Luger, and Southside, who is currently at the helm of the group. [1] The organization also includes producers Fuse 100, Tarentino, Purps, Swede, Nonstop Da Hitman, MP808, among others. The group's name originates from the Roland TR-808, a drum machine commonly used in hip-hop music. [2]

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History

808 Mafia was founded in 2010 when rapper Waka Flocka Flame came up with the idea of a production team, made of his frequent collaborators Lex Luger and Southside. The group quickly expanded, adding a number of upcoming and affiliated producers, and is currently signed to Flame's label Brick Squad Monopoly.[ citation needed ]

The group released its debut self-titled instrumental mixtape in 2012, hosted by Trap-A-Holics. [3] The mixtape was produced by and served as an introduction to 5 of its members: TM88 (credited as Trackman), Be-Bop, Purps, Bobby Beats, and Tarentino. A sequel called 808 Mafia II was announced for release on December 21, 2012, but the release was delayed multiple times. In March 2013, a trailer for the tape was released to the team's YouTube channel. [4] 808 Mafia II was released on April 23, 2013, via LiveMixtapes. It was hosted by Trap-A-Holics, DJ Scream and DJ Drama, and features production by Southside, TM88, Purps, Tarentino, Fuse, Chris Fresh, King Trice, OG Taxx and Be Bop. [5]

Members

Former members

Discography

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes with selected album details
TitleAlbum details
808 Mafia
  • Released: February 2, 2012
  • Label: Brick Squad Monopoly, Trap-A-Holics
  • Format: Digital download

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