Rock Bottom Entertainment

Rock Bottom Entertainment is an independent Hip-Hop record label based in Detroit, Michigan. It was founded in June 1997 by Rafael "Rock" Howard. ^[1] The label has released several albums and promoted local artists within the Detroit hip-hop scene.

History

Rock Bottom Entertainment debuted its first studio album, From The Bottom Up, ^[2] in 1997, which received local support and set the foundation for the label’s growth.

They released Welcome To Alligator City ^[2] in 1999, introducing new artists and expanding the label's roster of Detroit-based talent.

In 2002, Who Is Rock Bottom? ^[3] was released by the label, expanding its reach to Michigan.

Lastly in 2005, the album Blow: Based on True Stories ^[4] was released, marking the final group project featuring all members.

Their single, "No," received airplay on Detroit urban radio stations and is considered the label's most successful single.

Discography

Albums

Sources: ^[5]

• "From The Bottom Up" (1997)
• "Alligator City" (1999)
• "Who Is Rock Bottom?" (2002)
• "Blow: Based on True Stories" (2005)

Singles

• "Freak 4 Dollars" (1997)
• "Gatored Up" (2000)
• "Roll Wit Us" (2001)
• "Ball Street" (2002)
• "Can We Party?" (2002)
• "No" (2003)
• "We On Ya Block" (2005)
• "Gangsta As A Wanna" (2005)

Current roster

• Haisha ^{[6] [7]}
• Tango & Cash (Bathgate & Rod Dae)
• Tianna
• Screwface
• Squash
• Flame
• Main Event

References

1. Journalist, Lynzee Mychael, Multimedia (2023-07-12). "History of Hip Hop, Detroit Edition". The Michigan Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
2. Rock Bottom Entertainment - Welcome To Alligator City, 1999, retrieved 2025-05-25
3. Rock Bottom Entertainment - Who Is Rock Bottom?, 2002, retrieved 2025-05-25
4. Rock Bottom Entertainment - Blow: Based On True Stories, 2005, retrieved 2025-05-25
5. "Rock Bottom Entertainment". Rock Bottom Entertainment. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
6. "Rock Bottom Entertainment". Rock Bottom Entertainment. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
7. "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-05-19.

External links

• Official Bandcamp Website