The Night I Fell in Love is the fourth studio album by American R&B/soul singer-songwriter Luther Vandross, released on March 8, 1985 by Epic Records. In 1986, Vandross garnered a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and two American Music Awards, Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist and Favorite Soul/R&B Album. The first single "'Til My Baby Comes Home" is notable for featuring Billy Preston on organ.
Bow Down is the debut studio album by American West Coast hip hop supergroup Westside Connection. It was released on October 22, 1996, through Priority Records. Recording sessions took place at Ice Cube's house studio, Westsiiiiide Studios, in California, except for the song "Gangstas Make the World Go Round", which was recorded at Treehouse Studios in South Africa. Production was handled by Bud'da, Quincy Jones III, Binky Mack, and Ice Cube, who also served as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Allfrumtha I and The Comrads.
Comin' Out Hard is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Eightball & MJG. The album was released on August 17, 1993, by Suave House Records.
Living Legends is the sixth studio album by American hip hop duo 8Ball & MJG. The album was released on May 11, 2004, by Bad Boy South. It spawned three singles "You Don't Want Drama", "Straight Cadillac Pimpin'" and "Forever". In addition to selling 750,000 copies to date, the album sold 121,000 copies in its first week and debuted to number three spot on the Billboard 200, making it 8Ball & MJG's highest charting album to date.
The End is the second studio album by American hip hop group Three 6 Mafia. It is the follow up to their debut album Mystic Stylez. The album was released on December 3, 1996 by Prophet Entertainment. This album shows a distinct change in production from their debut album.
Ridin High is the seventh studio album by the American hip hop duo 8Ball & MJG. The album was released on March 13, 2007, by Bad Boy South. It was originally scheduled for July 2006, under the title Pure American Pimpin', but was eventually confirmed to be titled Ridin High. The album features guest appearances from Three 6 Mafia, Juvenile, Yung Joc, P Diddy, The Notorious B.I.G., Jazze Pha, 112, & Project Pat. Productions will come from Jazze Pha, Sean Dre, Drumma Boy, Lil Jon, DJ Toomp and Timbaland's protégé Nate "Danja" Hills.
On Top of the World is the third studio album by American hip hop duo Eightball & MJG. The album was released on November 1, 1995, by Suave House Records and Relativity Records. West-coast artists E-40 and Mac Mall both make appearances on this album, along with Big Mike – a one-time member of Geto Boys. Nuckle Heads, a newly formed group of 2 female rappers on Suave House, debut on this album. South Circle also make an appearance here. Former 1 of the Girls member Nina Creque also appears on the album.
Fourplay is the debut album by the American smooth jazz group Fourplay which was released in 1991. The group was originally composed by Bob James (keyboards), Lee Ritenour (guitars), Nathan East (bass) and Harvey Mason (drums). The album went to number 1 on the Contemporary Jazz charts, number 16 on the R&B charts and number 97 on the US Billboard 200. Since then the album went Gold according to the RIAA and has sold over 1 million copies worldwide.
Suave House Records, also known as The Legendary Suave House, is a record label in Houston, Texas, founded by Tony Draper. The label was founded in 1990 when Draper was sixteen years old. Landmark independent releases from flagship act 8 Ball & MJG made the company a heavyweight in the South and the Midwest. When Suave House signed national deals with Relativity Records and later Universal Records, 8 Ball & MJG’s efforts hit gold and platinum, as did their solo efforts. Suave House’s other artists – Tela, South Circle, Mr. Mike, Crime Boss – all carved out their own musical niches with music that alternated between gritty and street smooth, each selling hundreds of thousands of copies in the process.
Winston Rogers III, professionally known by his stage name Tela, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He was associated with Eightball & MJG early in his career.
Piece of Mind is the debut studio album by American rapper Tela. It was released on November 5, 1996 through Suave House/Relativity Records. Production was handled by Tela himself with DJ Slice T, Jazze Pha, T-Mix and Insane Wayne. It features guest appearances from 8Ball & MJG, Crime Boss, South Circle and NOLA. The album peaked at number 70 on the Billboard 200 and number 17 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Its lead single, "Sho Nuff", peaked at No. 58 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Now or Never is the second studio album by American rapper Tela. It was released on October 6, 1998 through Rap-A-Lot Records. Recording sessions took place at House Of Blues in Memphis and at Hippie House in Houston. Production was handled by Tela himself, together with DJ Jus Borne, Jazze Pha, Neal Jones, BJB, SMK and Sam Sneed. It features guest appearances from the Hoodlumz, Big Zach, Do or Die, Jazze Pha, Scarface, Too $hort and Max Julien. The album peaked at number 49 on the Billboard 200 and number 13 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
The World Ain't Enuff is the third studio album by American rapper Tela. It was released on September 19, 2000 through Rap-A-Lot Records. Recording sessions took place at House Of Blues in Memphis, at Hippie House Studios in Houston, and at Pacifique Studios in North Hollywood. Production was handled by Tela himself, along with DJ Slice T. It features guest appearances from AK, Devin the Dude, Gangsta Blac, Jazze Pha, Low Key, Money Marv and Scarface. The album peaked at number 47 on the Billboard 200 and number 8 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
Double Dose is the fourth and final studio album by American rapper Tela. It was released on October 8, 2002 through Rap-A-Lot Resurrection. Recording sessions took place at House Of Blues Studios and Out Da Woods Studios in Memphis and at Dean's List House Of Hits in Houston. Production was handled by Tela himself, along with DJ Slice T, Drumma Boy, Insane Wayne, Paragon, DJ Jus Borne and Jazze Pha. It features guest appearances from Bun B, Jazze Pha, Low Key, Criminal Manne, Devin the Dude, 8Ball & MJG, Gangsta Boo, Haystak, Maru, Papa Reu, Streetboy, The Game, Yo Gotti and Geno. The album peaked at number 116 on the Billboard 200 and number 18 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
South Circle was an American hip hop group composed of Houston rappers Mr. Mike and Thorough that was signed to Suave House Records in the mid-90s.
The Album of the Year is a compilation album presented by American rap label Suave House Records on July 29, 1997. The album contained ten tracks recorded by Suave House artists including 8Ball & MJG, Tela and South Circle, each of which featured production from Suave House's production team, Smoke One Productions.
Wicked Wayz is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Mr. Mike. It was released on July 30, 1996 through Suave House/Relativity Records. Production was handled by Smoke One Productions, E-A-Ski & CMT, with Tony Draper serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from 8Ball & MJG, Christión, E-A-Ski, Ice Cube, N.O.L.A. and O.C. The album peaked at number 29 on the Billboard 200 and number 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Its lead single, "Where Ya Love At?", reached #87 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and #40 on the Hot Rap Songs.
On Anotha Level is the only studio album by American West Coast hip hop group Anotha Level. It was released on April 26, 1994 through Priority Records.
Mike Walls, better known as Mr. Mike, is an American rapper best known for his time spent with Suave House Records from the mid to late 90s.
Faith is the second posthumous studio album by American rapper Pop Smoke. It was released through Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records on July 16, 2021. A deluxe edition of the album that includes four additional tracks was released on July 20, 2021, on what would have been Pop Smoke's 22nd birthday. On July 30, six additional tracks were added, including the late rapper's 2020 single "Dior". Guest appearances on the album include Kanye West, Pusha T, Rick Ross, 42 Dugg, 21 Savage, Takeoff, Lil Tjay, Swae Lee, Future, Chris Brown, Pharrell, Kid Cudi, and Quavo, among others.
