Me Against the World is the third studio album by American rapper 2Pac. It was released on March 14, 1995, by Interscope Records and Out da Gutta Records and distributed by Atlantic Records. 2Pac draws lyrical inspiration from his impending prison sentence, troubles with the police, and poverty.
Devin Derico Copeland, better known by his stage name Devin the Dude, is an American rapper known for his unique rapping style and his 2002 songs "Lacville '79" and "Doobie Ashtray".
Rap-A-Lot is a hip hop record label co-founded by James Prince and Cliff Blodget in 1986. Smoke-a-Lot Records is a subsidiary.
The Diary is the third studio album by American rapper Scarface. The album was released on October 18, 1994, by Rap-A-Lot and Noo Trybe. This album is one of the few to receive a perfect rating from both The Source Magazine and XXL. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on December 5, 1994.
The Untouchable is the fourth studio album by American rapper Scarface, released by Rap-A-Lot Records and Noo Trybe Records on March 11, 1997.
The Last of a Dying Breed is the sixth studio album by American rapper Scarface. The album was released on October 3, 2000, by Rap-A-Lot Records and Virgin Records. The album was less successful commercially than his last few efforts, but more successful critically. It debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 133,972 copies in its first week being certified Gold by the RIAA.
Balls and My Word is a compilation album by American rapper Scarface. The album was released on April 8, 2003, through Rap-A-Lot Records. Rap-A-Lot CEO, James Prince organized a studio album of unreleased songs recorded by Scarface that were outtakes from previous albums. The album failed to match the success of Scarface's previous album, becoming only a minor success, having peaked at 20 on the Billboard 200.
My Homies Part 2 is the eighth studio album by American rapper Scarface. It was released through by Rap-A-Lot, Asylum, and Atlantic Records on March 7, 2006. This is the sequel to his collaborative album, My Homies (1998). Released as a double album, My Homies Part 2 was a commercial success, debuting at number 12 on the US Billboard 200.
The discography of American rapper Tupac Shakur consists of 11 studio albums. Throughout his career and posthumously, Shakur sold more than 75 million records worldwide. He has scored 5 No. 1 albums on Billboard 200 and 8 No. 1 albums on Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums. In 2001, Guinness World Records hailed him as the then Best-selling artist of rap in the US. According to Recording Industry Association of America, he has sold 37.5 million albums and an additional 4 million under his alias Makaveli with "The Don Killuminati", making him the second best-selling hip-hop artist in history.
Da Good Da Bad & Da Ugly is the sixth studio album by Houston hip hop group Geto Boys. It was released on November 17, 1998, by Rap-A-Lot/Virgin Records.
Just Tryin' ta Live is the second solo studio album by American rapper Devin the Dude. It was released on August 27, 2002 via Rap-A-Lot Records. Production was handled by mostly by Rob Quest, Michael "Domo" Poye and Mike Dean, alongside several other record producers including David Banner, DJ Premier, Dr. Dre and N.O. Joe. It features guest appearances from Odd Squad, Nas, Pooh Bear, Raphael Saadiq and Xzibit. The album has no charting singles, but it peaked at number 61 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
Michael George Dean is an American record producer, audio engineer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for his synthesizer-heavy instrumentation and audio mixing for high-profile music industry artists. Beginning his career in 1992, he was first credited on releases for Texas-based rappers such as Scarface, Willie D, and Geto Boys, although he has since worked with artists including the Weeknd, Beyoncé, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Travis Scott, Jay-Z, Drake, Madonna, Selena Gomez, and Lana Del Rey, among others. As a non-performing lead artist, Dean has released five solo studio albums: 4:20 (2020), 4:22 (2021), Smoke State 42222 (2022), 4:23 (2023), and 424 (2024).
The Dude is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Devin the Dude. It was released on June 16, 1998 via Rap-A-Lot Records. Production was handled mostly by Michael "Domo" Poye, alongside several other record producers including Joe Bythewood, N.O. Joe, Mr. Lee and Tone Capone. It features guest appearances from K.B., K-Dee, Scarface, Odd Squad, DMG and Spice 1 among others. The title of the album was a reference to the song The Dude by Quincy Jones. The album peaked at number 177 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
Thugged Out: The Albulation is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Yukmouth. It was released as double album on February 23, 1999 via Rap-A-Lot Records. Recording sessions took place at Enterprise Studio in Burbank) and at the Hippie House in Houston. Production was handled by Mike Dean, Mr. Lee, Don Juan, Tone Capone and Keith "88-Keys" Kinlow, with J. Prince serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from his The Regime groupmates Phats Bossilini, Tech N9ne, Madd Maxx and Poppa LQ, a former Luniz partner Numskull, West Coast hip hop acts MC Ren, Outlawz and Tha Dogg Pound, several labelmates from Rap-A-Lot roster, such as the 5th Ward Boyz, DMG, Do or Die, Scarface and Willie D, as well as Fa Sho, Big Lurch, Tela and Val Young among others. The album peaked at number 40 on the Billboard 200 and at number 8 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States.
Greatest Hits is a compilation album by rapper Scarface, released by Virgin Records US in 2002. Track 11 "Love & Friendship" was the only new track.
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.
Ghetto Dope is the debut studio album by American hip hop group 5th Ward Boyz. It was released in May 1993 through a joint venture between O.G. Dewey Forker's Underground Records and J. Prince's Rap-A-Lot Records with distribution via Priority Records. Recording sessions took place at Jungle Style Studios and at Digital Services in Houston. Production was handled by John Bido, Mike Dean, N.O. Joe, and J. Prince, who also was serving as executive producer together with Edward Russell and O.G. Dewey. It features guest appearances from Bushwick Bill, Devin the Dude and Scarface. Member Richard "Lo Life" Nash was absent on the project due to his imprisonment.
J Prince Presents R.N.D.S. is a two-disc compilation album of presented and executive produced by Rap-A-Lot Records CEO J. Prince. It was released on October 5, 1999 through Priority Records.
Brad Terrence Jordan, better known by his stage name Scarface, is an American rapper and record producer best known as a member of the Geto Boys, a hip-hop group from Houston, Texas. He grew up in Houston and is originally from the city's South Acres neighborhood. In 2012, The Source ranked him #16 on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time, while About.com ranked him #6 on its list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (1987–2007).
Leroy Williams Jr., professionally known by his stage name Mr. Lee, is an American record producer and entrepreneur from Houston, Texas. He has produced several albums, which achieved platinum and gold status, such as Scarface's My Homies, 2Pac's Still I Rise, Paul Wall's The Peoples Champ. He was one of the in-house producers of Rap-A-Lot Records, and a founder and CEO of Noddfactor Entertainment.
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