Three 6 Mafia is an American hip hop group from Memphis, Tennessee, formed in 1991. Emerging as a horror-themed underground hip hop group, they would eventually go on to enjoy mainstream success. The group's 1995 debut album Mystic Stylez would go on to become an influential cult classic. They have released music on independent labels such as Prophet Entertainment and their own Hypnotize Minds label, as well as Relativity, Loud, and Columbia Records.
When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1 is the 4th studio album by American hip hop group Three 6 Mafia. The album was released on June 13, 2000, by Loud with Hypnotize Minds Records. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA for selling 1,000,000 copies on December 1, 2000. The album bolstered the group's popularity immensely, and contains some of Three 6 Mafia's most well known tracks, such as "Sippin' on Some Syrup" and "I’m So Hi". The album was the last project featuring all of the original group's members, as Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca left after the album's release.
Da Unbreakables is the sixth studio album by American hip hop group Three 6 Mafia. The album was released on June 24, 2003 by Hypnotize Minds and Columbia Records. The album features Lord Infamous, DJ Paul, Juicy J and Crunchy Black. Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca both left to pursue solo careers.
Eve-Olution is the third studio album by American rapper Eve. It was released by Ruff Ryders Entertainment on August 27, 2002, distributed through Interscope Records. Production was handled by frequent collaborators Dr. Dre, Swizz Beatz and also Irv Gotti, among others. The album garnered the internationally successful single "Gangsta Lovin'", which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B/Hip-Hop song charts as well as number four in Australia. The album debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales 133,000 copies. It reached the top twenty in Canada, France, and Switzerland. The album has sold over 600,000 copies in the US and was certified gold in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Ghetty Green is the debut studio album by American rapper Project Pat. It was released on September 14, 1999, through Hypnotize Minds/Loud Records with distribution via RED Distribution. Recording session took place at Hypnotize Minds Studio and Cotton Row Recording Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. Production was primarily handled by DJ Paul and Juicy J, who also served as executive producers. It features guest appearances from Three 6 Mafia, Cash Money Millionaires, Crucial Conflict, Krayzie Bone and Noreaga. The album peaked at number 52 on the Billboard 200 and at number 9 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States.
Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin is the second studio album by American rapper Project Pat. It was released on February 27, 2001 via Loud and Hypnotize Minds with distribution via RED. Recording sessions took place at Hypnotize Minds Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. Production was handled by DJ Paul and Juicy J. Original official music videos were done for "Chickenhead" and "Don't Save Her". Over 10 years later, Project Pat released official music videos for "We Can Get Gangsta" and "Gorilla Pimp".
Crook by da Book: The Fed Story is the fourth studio album by American rapper Project Pat. First rumored to be released August 18, 2006, but was pushed back to December 5, 2006. Recording sessions took place at Hypnotize Minds Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. Production was handled by DJ Paul and Juicy J. The album features guest appearances from Three 6 Mafia, Beanie Sigel, Lyfe Jennings, Pimp C, Mr. Bigg and Young Jeezy. The album debuted at number 64 on the Billboard 200, selling about 40,000 copies in its first week.
Angel Dust is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Indo G from Memphis, Tennessee. It was released on August 25, 1998 via Relativity Records and Hypnotize Minds. Recording sessions took place at Cotton Row Recording Studio, House of Blues Studios, and Sheldon's Crib, with producers DJ Paul and Juicy J. It features guest appearances from Gangsta Boo, Koopsta Knicca, K-Rock, Lord Infamous, Project Pat and T-Rock among others. The album peaked at number 105 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in the United States, spawning a single "Remember Me Ballin'", which made it to number 17 on the Hot Rap Songs chart.
CrazyNDaLazDayz is the only studio album by American hip hop trio Tear Da Club Up Thugs, consisting of DJ Paul, Lord Infamous and Juicy J. It was released on February 2, 1999 via Hypnotize Minds/Relativity. Recording sessions took place at Cotton Row Recording Studio and Hypnotize Minds Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. It features guest appearances from the Hot Boys, the Big Tymers, Crucial Conflict, Hussein Fatal, Spice 1, The Kaze, Too $hort and Twista. The album spawned two singles: "Push 'Em Off" and "Hypnotize Cash Money". The latter peaked at #74 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and at #64 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart in the United States.
Enquiring Minds is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Gangsta Boo. It was released on September 29, 1998 via Hypnotize Minds/Relativity Records. Recording sessions took place at Cotton Row Recording Studio in Memphis. Production was handled by DJ Paul and Juicy J.
Real Recognize Real is the sixth studio album by American rapper Project Pat. It was released in February 2009 via Hypnotize Minds/Asylum Records.
Underground Vol. 16: For da Summa is the first solo album by American hip hop musician DJ Paul. It was released on May 21, 2002, through D'Evil/KOM Music with distribution via Hypnotize Minds. Recording sessions took place at Hypnotize Minds Studio and D.J. Paul's Mama House in Memphis. Production was handled entirely by DJ Paul, who also served as executive producer. It features guest appearances from fellow Prophet Posse/Hypnotize Camp Posse members Lord Infamous, Frayser Boy, Crunchy Black, La Chat, Juicy J and Project Pat. Chopped and screwed version of the album was remixed by DJ Black.
Original Gangstas: The Soundtrack is the original soundtrack to Larry Cohen's 1996 action film Original Gangstas. It was released on April 30, 1996 through Noo Trybe Records and consisted primarily of hip hop music. The album found decent success on the charts, peaking at number 41 on the Billboard 200 and number 8 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and featured two singles, "The World Is a Ghetto" and "Inner City Blues ".
The Bad Influence is the fourth studio album by American rapper Lil Wyte from Memphis, Tennessee. It was released on August 25, 2009, via Hypnotize Minds/Asylum Records. Production was handled by DJ Paul and Juicy J. It features guest appearances from Project Pat, Juicy J and DJ Paul.
Chastity Daniels, known professionally as La Chat, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. She is best known for her association with the Hypnotize Minds record label. She was one of the two female members of Memphis-based hip hop group, Three 6 Mafia, alongside Gangsta Boo.
Enquiring Minds II: The Soap Opera is the third solo studio album by American rapper Gangsta Boo. It was released on September 23, 2003 via Yorktown Records. The album is served as a sequel to her 1998 album Enquiring Minds.
Ghetto D is the sixth studio album by American rapper Master P, released on September 2, 1997 on No Limit Records and Priority Records.
Lola Chantrelle Mitchell, better known by her stage name Gangsta Boo, is an American rapper, who was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. She was the second female member of the Memphis-based hip hop group Three 6 Mafia, where she initially rose to prominence. She left the group and label sometime in 2002, months after the release of her second album, Both Worlds *69, due to money disputes and issues regarding promotion of her album. She has since released mixtapes alongside artists like La Chat and Yelawolf, as well as some solo music. She has also been featured on albums by clipping. and Run the Jewels. She has been referred to as a pioneer of female rap music.
Ella Mai Howell is an English singer-songwriter. Her musical career began at London's British and Irish Modern Music Institute in 2014, during which time she auditioned as part of a trio on the 11th season of The X Factor. In 2015, she uploaded a four-track solo EP of originals to SoundCloud titled Troubled, and was discovered on social media by American record producer Mustard and signed with his record label, 10 Summers Records.
A Gangsta's Pain is the fourth studio album by American rapper Moneybagg Yo. It was released on April 23, 2021, through Roc Nation, Collective Music Group, Bread Gang Entertainment, N-Less Entertainment, and Interscope Records. The album features guest appearances from Kaash Paige, Big30, Future, Tripstar, Polo G, Lil Durk, Jhené Aiko, and Pharrell Williams. The album debuted atop the US Billboard 200, earning 110,000 album-equivalent units, becoming Moneybagg Yo's first US number-one album. The deluxe edition with 6 new songs was released on October 22, 2021, with additional guest appearances from EST Gee, Pooh Shiesty, Big Homiie G, Yung Bleu, Janiyah, Lil Wayne, Ashanti, and DJ Khaled.
