Traxamillion is a hip hop producer from San Jose, California. He has produced records such as Keak da Sneak's "Super Hyphy" and Dem Hoodstarz "Grown Man Remix". His first album, The Slapp Addict, was a compilation of Bay Area hyphy artists. was released August 22, 2006.
The BET Hip Hop Awards are an annual awards show, airing on BET, showcasing hip hop performers, producers and music video directors. The awards ceremony began in 2006, was held on November 12, 2006 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, was first aired November 15 and was hosted by comedian Katt Williams.
Jovan Smith, better known by his stage name J. Stalin, is a rapper from the Cypress Village housing projects in West Oakland. In 2007, he signed to Zoo Entertainment Production Company run by artist Mekanix, who described his style as a variant of Hyphy known as "Go". He is also the Owner of Livewire Records, President of Town Thizzness ENT, which is a sub-division of the late Mac Dre's Thizz ENT.
Kenneth C. Coby, better known as his stage name Soundz is an American record producer and rapper from Milwaukee, Wisconsin signed to US Records and EMI Publishing. He is a producer specializing in Hip-Hop and R&B genres. Soundz has produced many songs of these genres, including "Look at Her" by One Chance, and has produced a lot of content for artists Ciara, Chris Brown, Pitbull, Justin Bieber, Trina, Brandy and Young Boss.
Teyana Me Shay Jacqueli Taylor is an American singer, actress, dancer, and model from Harlem, New York City. In 2005, Taylor signed a record deal with American musician Pharrell Williams' Star Trak Entertainment imprint, before making her first national appearance on MTV's My Super Sweet 16. In 2012, she signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music label through Def Jam, after asking for her release from Star Trak. As an aspiring songwriter, Taylor has worked with and written records for artists such as Usher, Chris Brown, and Omarion. Taylor has appeared on runways during Fashion Week and has also landed high-profile features, such as on Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. She stars in the VH1 reality television show Teyana and Iman, alongside her husband, NBA player Iman Shumpert.
"Red Nation" is a song by American rapper and West Coast hip hop artist Game featuring vocals from rapper Lil Wayne, from his anticipated fourth studio album The R.E.D. Album. Released as the album's lead single on April 12, 2011, the song was written by Game and Lil Wayne, and it was produced by Miami-based production duo Cool & Dre, noted for producing three of Game's singles including the 2005 smash hit single "Hate It or Love It" which featured vocals from former fellow G-Unit member rapper 50 Cent. The single also marks the second collaboration between Game and Lil Wayne, their first collaboration being on Game's 2008 international hit single "My Life" from his third studio album LAX (2008), which featured vocals from Lil Wayne during the song's chorus. The song features a music sample of the nightclub hit "Kernkraft 400" (2000) performed by German techno and electro band Zombie Nation from their debut album Leichenschmaus (1999).
Dijon Isaiah McFarlane, known professionally as Mustard, is an American record producer, DJ, record executive and hype man from Los Angeles, California. He is a collaborator of Compton-bred rapper YG, and has produced singles for hip hop and R&B artists since his entrance into mainstream music in 2011. Mustard's production style has been described as an up-tempo, club oriented, catchy yet rudimentary melodic hip hop style. This style has developed into the contemporary production style of West Coast hip hop during the early 2010s, which he calls "ratchet music". Almost all of his productions begin or end with the tag "Mustard on the beat, hoe!", a voice sample of YG, who says it at the end of "I'm Good", one of their early collaborations, as well as claps and repetition of the word "hey". Mustard's debut album, 10 Summers, was released on August 26, 2014.
OKE: Operation Kill Everything is the fourteenth mixtape by American rapper The Game, which was hosted by DJ Skee. The mixtape was released on October 8, 2013, and serves as his first project since leaving the Interscope Records, following the release of his fifth album Jesus Piece (2012). It was also released in promotion of his upcoming sixth studio album. The mixtape features guest appearances from Too Short, Schoolboy Q, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Problem, Nipsey Hussle, Juicy J, Young Jeezy, Clyde Carson, Skeme, Stat Quo and Ty Dolla $ign; as well as the production provided by Cardiak, DJ Mustard, SAP and Cool & Dre, among others.
Brandon George Dickinson, better known by his stage name Lil Bibby, is an American rapper. Beginning his career in 2011, Bibby released his debut mixtape in 2013, titled Free Crack. He released the follow-up mixtape Free Crack 2 on August 29, 2014, and Free Crack 3 on November 27, 2015. His debut album and first commercial release Free Crack 4 is currently being held due to label situations.
Dimitri Roger, known professionally as Rich the Kid, is an American rapper and songwriter. Currently signed to Interscope Records, Rich the Kid's debut album The World Is Yours was released on March 30, 2018.
RJ is a rapper from Los Angeles, California. He is known for his frequent collaborations with both YG and DJ Mustard. The artist's most celebrated releases to date are his O.M.M.I.O. mixtape trilogy.
Durk Derrick Banks, better known by his stage name Lil Durk, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. He is the leader of his own collective, Only the Family.
Lola Mitchell, better known as her stage name Gangsta Boo or Lady Boo, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. She was the first and only female member of the Memphis-based hip hop group Three 6 Mafia. She left the group following the release of their album When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1, over money disputes.
Micah Omega Crosby, is an American rapper, producer, and songwriter from Modesto, California. By 2012 Omega Crosby was releasing his own singles and music videos, and his first mixtape, Urban Muzik Vol.1, came out in early 2013. Currently signed to Empire Distribution, he has collaborated with hip hop artists such as Clyde Carson, Adrian Marcel, Mayne Mannish and Chingy. He has also completed production for members of the group The Team. He was nominated for Best Hip Hop Artist in late October 2015 for the Modesto Area Music Awards. In 2015 he released a mixtape titled "Modesto". A digital exclusive mixtape called "2016" was released January 1, 2016 by Bay Area based company Thizzler and Swisha House CEO, DJ Michael "5000" Watts. On January 20, 2016 he released his first independent album titled "Kalifornia".
Marlon Grimes, better known by his stage name Maddi Madd, is an American rapper from Akron, Ohio. He was signed to the record label Bungalo Records in 1999 and released his first album, A Million Wayz the same year. Maddi has worked with music figures such as Rah Digga, C-Bo, Jodeci, Ginuwine, Bizzy Bone, Devante Swing, K-Ci & JoJo, Flo Rida, DJ Quik, Jamie Foxx and Outsidaz. He has been awarded RIAA certified platinum awards for his contribution to Flo Rida's Whistle and Wild ones multiplatinum singles.
Chris “C. Ballin” Jackson is an American record producer, songwriter and recording engineer. Influenced by every genre from classical to pop, he was drawn to music with a lot of instrumentation from a very young age. C. Ballin has produced chart topping singles for Tyga, E-40, YG, Baby Bash, DJ Mustard and Too $hort.
2 Heartless is the thirteenth mixtape by American rapper Moneybagg Yo. It was released on February 14, 2018, by Collective Music Group, Bread Gang Entertainment, N-Less Entertainment and Interscope Records, serving as his second commercial release with Interscope although Interscope refers the mixtape an album after the streaming success. The mixtape features guest appearances from Yo Gotti, Lil Baby, BlocBoy JB, and Quavo. The production lists Southside, Tay Keith, DJ Swift, Dmactoobangin, Track Gordy, Javar Rockmore and Fuse, among others.
