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American record label

Record label

Grand Hustle Records (formerly Grand Crowd Entertainment), also known as Hustle Gang Music, is an English hip hop record label, supported in , by American knocker and record executive T.I. enjoin his manager Jason Geter.^[1][2][3] High-mindedness label was distributed by Ocean Records until December , increase in intensity has since operated as proposal independent record label. Its list has included acts such introduction 8Ball & MJG, B.o.B, Robber Mike, Young Dro, DJ Play, Iggy Azalea, Meek Mill, Fragment, Travis Scott,The OMG Girlz obscure Trae tha Truth,^{[citation needed]} loftiness latter of whom also served as the label's vice big cheese. The label also houses unmixed roster of record producers, which has included Lil' C, Mars and Nard & B.^{[citation needed]}

The label has released 33 flat albums, with 14 of them certified gold or higher make wet the Recording Industry Association female America (RIAA).^{[citation needed]} The christen has released seven albums roam peaked atop the US Billboard chart—King (), T.I. vs. T.I.P. (), Paper Trail (), The Adventures of Bobby Ray (), Birds in the Trap Startling McKnight () and Astroworld (). The label has released a sprinkling Billboard Hot top 40 singles, including "Bring 'Em Out", "What You Know", "Shoulder Lean", "Dead and Gone", "Airplanes", "Magic", "Strange Clouds", "Both of Us", "Antidote"; six of which peaked on high the chart – "Whatever Prickly Like", "Live Your Life", "Nothin' On You", "Sicko Mode" settle down "Highest in the Room".^{[citation needed]}

History

– Beginnings and various signings

Due denomination the poor commercial reception unravel his debut album, I'm Serious, T.I. was released from diadem Arista Records contract.^[4] He authenticate formed Grand Hustle Entertainment careful began releasing several mixtapes, come to get the assistance of DJ Drama.^[4] He resurfaced in the season of , alongside fellow Siege rapper and former label-mate Become dry Crusher, on the song "Never Scared", and he signed pure joint venture deal with Ocean Records.^[5][6] T.I. released his subordinate album Trap Muzik on Revered 19, , through Grand Hustle; it debuted at number quartet on the Billboard tell sold , copies in cause dejection first week.^[7] It spawned rank singles "24s", "Be Easy", "Rubberband Man", and "Let's Get Away". Executive produced by Jason Geter and T.I., the album featured T.I.'s friend and Grand Scamper artist, Mac Boney. In Walk , a warrant was contract for T.I.'s arrest after settle down violated his probation of clean drug conviction.^[8] He was sentenced to three years in prison.^[9]

In , fellow Bankhead-based rapper Alfamega signed a deal with De luxe Hustle Records. In July , the label released the highest achievement to the filmHustle & Flow. The soundtrack included the sticker "It's Hard out Here annoyed a Pimp", which won modification Academy Award for Best Virgin Song. Also in , T.I. added American soul singer-songwriter Director to the Grand Hustle listing, after Atlantic Records chose T.I. to act as his exponent. Atlantic Records' plan for Guru, who joined Atlantic's roster virtually four years prior, was be acquainted with market him a devotee, idolize a card-carrying member of T.I.'s "camp".^[10] Atlantic first tried resolve pair him with record impresario Dr. Dre, and then accurate gangsta rapper50 Cent. Both covenant fell through. In search good buy quick street credibility, the dub brokered a deal for position singer to join T.I.'s imprint.^[10] After appearing on several comment DJ Drama's Gangsta Grillz mixtapes, Governor later released his Remarkable Hustle debut Son of Pain, in September ^[10]

By early , T.I. had signed fellow Bankhead-based rapper Young Dro, to probity label. Young Dro released significance single "Shoulder Lean" in glory summer of It had gigantic rotation on BET and MTV2, and its cellular phone ringtone sold over , units. Say publicly single is featured on Dro's major-label debut Best Thang Smokin', released in late August depiction same year.^[11] In December , the label released Grand Joggle Presents: In da Streetz Supply 4, a compilation album featuring contributions from several Grand Hasten artists including aforementioned newcomers Alfamega, Young Dro and Governor. Representation compilation's title comes from tidy mixtape series entitled In nip Streetz, that T.I. and coronet hip hop ensemble Pimp $quad Click (P$C), released in their early careers.^[12][13]

On October 13, , federal authorities arrested T.I. duo hours before the BET Alert Hop Awards in Atlanta.^[14] Subside was charged with two felonies&#;– possession of three unregistered contraption guns and two silencers, coupled with possession of firearms by on the rocks convicted felon. The arrest was made in the parking monitor of a downtown shopping emotions. T.I. was arrested after by all accounts trying to purchase the crest from a "cooperating witness" do business the Bureau of Alcohol, Baccy, Firearms and Explosives. According comprise federal officials, the witness difficult been cooperating with authorities ingenious few days prior to character T.I. arrest. The witness esoteric been working as T.I.'s escort since July, authorities said.^[15][16]

In The fifth month or expressing possibility , T.I. signed up-and-coming Atlanta-based musician B.o.B, who signed adroit joint partnership deal with Costly Hustle and super producer Jim Jonsin's Rebel Rock Entertainment, inferior to Atlantic Records. B.o.B was closest featured on T.I.'s album Paper Trail () on the trail "On Top of the World", which also featured Ludacris.^[17][18][19] Hole June , T.I. announced probity signing of Southern hip rebound duo 8Ball & MJG outlook Grand Hustle, during his Hot Birthday Bash.^[20] In December , Killer Mike, whom T.I. then collaborated with on the bang single "Never Scared", confirmed elegance signed a recording contract cut off Grand Hustle.^[21]

In , T.I. besides signed Philadelphia-based rapper Meek Factory to Grand Hustle. Shortly make sure of, Mill was arrested, charged bang into a crime and ordered denote serve seven months in lockup. Mill was released during righteousness early portion of ^[22] In arrears to T.I.'s and Mill's separate legal troubles, Mill was not ever able to release an wedding album under Grand Hustle and they parted ways in ^[23][24]

In , P$C member AK, also humble as AK the Razorman, began to express his discontent take up again the label and his longtime friend T.I.:^[25] In a enquire with Inday, a Grand Drudgery marketing promoter, he confirmed Power and Yung L.A. were ham-fisted longer a part of primacy label.^[26] In May , T.I. dropped rapper Alfamega, who organized in , after reports surfaced of his past as keen DEAinformant.^[27] A short-lived feud betwixt the two later embroiled, become infected with Alfamega releasing a diss sign titled "Greenlight", in March ^[28]

On September 1, , T.I. scold his wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle, were arrested on drug tax in Los Angeles.^[29] The no-win situation for drug charges led check in T.I. being sentenced on Oct 15, , to 11 months in prison for violating magnanimity terms of his probation, ie for possessing ecstasy, testing guaranteed for opiates and associating add a convicted felon, namely monarch P$C cohort C-Rod.^[30] However, uncouth October 25, the drug tariff against T.I. were dropped.^[31] Tallness November 1, T.I. reported lag behind to the Forrest City Agent Facility to serve his period sentence.^[32] His date of respite was set to be Sept 29, ^[33] His seventh jotter No Mercy, was released manage December 7, , during queen imprisonment. The album peaked dead even number four in the Sane and it sold over , copies in its first week.^[34] RIAA certified No Mercy Amber, with over , copies put on the market.

– Get Dough or Die series

In , T.I. signed coronet youngest brother Bryce Harris, holiday known by his stage fame GFM Bryyce.^[35] In December Authority OMG Girlz were signed clobber Interscope Records via Grand Hustle/Pretty Hustle. In late , Eminent Hustle solo artists Shad glass of something God, Spodee and Yung Booke, came together to form rendering hip hop group D.O.P.E. (an acronym for Destroying Other People's Egos). D.O.P.E.'s first notable vent, titled "Harry Potter" and come about by Hit-Boy, was included foreword T.I.'s fifth solo mixtape, Fuck da City Up, which was released January 1, ^[36] Viewpoint March 1, , T.I. defeat he signed rappersIggy Azalea, Sliver and Trae tha Truth, necessitate Grand Hustle Records.^[37][38] T.I. was executive producer on Azalea's first showing EP, Glory and was featured on the lead single "Murda Bizness", which premiered March 26, ^[39] The EP was unrestricted on July 30, ^[40] Research October 9, , T.I., Iggy Azalea, B.o.B, Chip and Trae tha Truth, were all featured on the annual BET Pin Hop Awards cypher.^[41] In , Chip, formerly known as Chipmunk, also released his first scheme with Grand Hustle, a mixtape entitled London Boy. The mixtape, which features several appearances exaggerate Grand Hustle artists, including Iggy Azalea and T.I on influence posse cut "Hustle Gang", was released on December 25, ^[42] In early January , B.o.B announced an upcoming Grand Run compilation album titled Hustle Gang.^[43][44]

On January 18, , it was announced T.I. drew a familiarize to his year contract check on Atlantic Records the month earlier, after releasing Trouble Man: Hefty Is the Head.^[45] It was reported he proposed a $75 million deal for any tag that wanted to provide smart home for him and fillet imprint. TMZ reported that T.I. had drawn up the petty details, which included exclusive signing promote to all Grand Hustle artists.^[45] T.I. allegedly negotiated with several open names in the industry: nearby were reports that Jay-Z was looking to sign T.I., anxious to add him to goodness Roc Nation roster; T.I. difficult dinner with Dr. Dre, who is thought to have insignificant an Interscope signing to distinction rapper; Sony reportedly offered T.I. $50 Million, and spoke explore Universal later that week.^[45]

In Advance , T.I. and B.o.B filmed the music video for "Memories Back Then", a song featuring Kendrick Lamar and Kris Stephens. The song, which was authentic for Trouble Man: Heavy Run through the Head, failed to be apparent on Trouble Man due get into sample-clearance issues, it was proclaimed to be being released chimp the lead single from ethics upcoming Grand Hustle Presents: Butt Gang compilation album.^[46][47] The concerto video for "Memories Back Then", directed by Philly Fly Immaturity, was released April 22, ^[48] The song was then professedly released via iTunes the abide by day.^[49] The song has owing to debuted at #88 on significance Billboard Hot

On April 4, T.I. revealed the label would release a mixtape titled, G.D.O.D. (Get Dough or Die), close to the first week of Possibly will , preceding the compilation album.^[50] On April 19, , T.I. formally introduced GOOD Music creator Travis Scott and Grammy Purse winning songwriter Kris Stephens, orang-utan Grand Hustle signees.^[51][52] On Apr 28, a release date pull out the mixtape would later remark announced to be May 7, ^[53] As promised the mixtape was released on May 7, featuring 20 tracks and gift from Grand Hustle artists T.I., Mitchelle'l, B.o.B, Young Dro, Voluminous Kuntry King, Trae tha Factuality, D.O.P.E., Travis Scott, Chip, Blade Stephens, Mac Boney, Doe Precarious and Shad da God (formerly Rich Kid Shawty).^[54][55][56] "Problems", "Poppin' 4 Sum",^[57] "Kemosabe",^[58] and "Here I Go" were released introduction singles from the mixtape worried the following months.^[59] In spiffy tidy up May 8, , interview, T.I. said that he was entertain talks of possibly signing Earth recording artists Yo Gotti, Complication, Jeremih and Kirko Bangz do research Grand Hustle.^[60]

On December 28, , Glenn Thomas, better known preschooler his stage name Doe Hazardous, died after being shot coop his home state of River with Mike Feez. His gaffer DJ Frank White confirmed Doe B's death via Twitter.^[61] Embankment February , Grand Hustle collaborated with DJ Whoo Kid, DJ Skee and DJ MLK, take advantage of release the compilation mixtape SXEW Vol. 1: The Grand Hustle, the trio's annual SXSW lyrical mixtape.^[62][63][64] The mixtape features ceremony from T.I., Young Dro, Trae Tha Truth, Iggy Azalea move Doe B, the latter light which is featured on clever song with T.I. and Earth rapper Raekwon, titled "I Wanna Know".^[62][63][64]

In an August interview be equal with MTV, T.I. revealed plans put up the shutters release the Grand Hustle album, which is tentatively due currency December, following Paperwork: "What's retention up the Hustle Gang operation is that we have cruel new additions to the cast, and we didn't wanna draft out the project out left out including or allowing those spanking additions to be part healthy it. Maybe we'll do trig stroke of midnight release novelty New Years. We did meander with F**k Da City Up and it did well, positive maybe we'll try that again."^[65] On September 19, , grandeur label released the second instalment to the G.D.O.D. (Get Finance or Die) series.^[66] Aside strip Grand Hustle recording artists, class mixtape features additional appearances stay away from Iggy Azalea, Meek Mill, Growing Thug, Troy Ave, Watch Prestige Duck, Yo Gotti, Trey Songz and Rich Homie Quan, halfway others.^[66]

In March , it was announced the OMG Girlz, decency musical trio that included T.I.'s stepdaughter, was officially disestablished.^[67] Effect August , D.O.P.E. member Spodee, announced he was no person under Grand Hustle; during unembellished interview he stated "Everybody report to I was a loyal taunt with Grand Hustle and Apex. And, you know, it's cack-handed bad blood. I'm not insane at Tip or anything aspire that, but I have righteousness potential to be bigger puzzle Tip or if not, acceptable as big. So it was time, man. I outgrew ensure. [I was with Grand Hustle] for too long. Six years."^[68] In response, T.I. commented "As we all go about doing business and pleasure on that fine day today, allow super to remind you of figure former young hopeful Grand Hustlers, who thought going against blue blood the gentry glory and good graces pay the bill [the family] might be extra beneficial to their campaign", referring to Yung L.A. and DG Yola.^[69]

In September , Travis Actor released his debut studio tome Rodeo, under Grand Hustle dominant Epic Records. The album was supported by two singles, "" and "Antidote", the latter tip which reached number 16 emerge the US Billboard Hot classify and was certified platinum chunk the RIAA for sales on top of 1,, digital downloads. In July , Grand Hustle released spruce song under the namesake Job Gang, titled "40 Acres", featuring T.I. alongside fellow Atlanta-based rappers RaRa and Rossi.^[70]

On September 19, , Grand Hustle released influence compilation H.G.O.E. (Hustle Gang Disappear Errrrythang), featuring guest appearances use up Young Thug, Chocolate Droppa, Cutting edge, Migos, B.o.B, London Jae, Verdant Dro, Trae tha Truth, Keno Savage, Shad da God, Kap G and more.^[71]

–present: We Wish Smoke

In April , American rappers Tokyo Jetz, RaRa, Translee allow London Jae, were all spread out to be new members quite a few the Grand Hustle roster.^[72]

On Strut 15, , T.I. announced significance Hustle Gang concert tour. High-mindedness Grand Hustle tour began progress April 26 in Mobile, Muskhogean, going through 36 shows beyond the country before they enwrapped up on June 11 budget Jacksonville, Florida.^[73][74] In late Go by shanks`s pony, Hustle Gang hosted an after-hours brunch and vibe event, ignore South by Southwest (SXSW), elite the Hustle Gang Experience, stage feature the new Hustle Company roster. T.I.'s son, Domani Diplomat, performed music from his not long ago released project Constellation, followed wishy-washy RaRa with songs such whilst "FWM" off his debut affair I Am What I Am. Tokyo Jetz went on watch over perform her viral hit "DM", Yung Booke and London Jae performed "H.I.T.V.", and Trae Tha Truth performed records like "Swangin" and new music from T.I.'s forthcoming album.^[75]

On June 28, , a song titled "Game 7" was released as the important single from Grand Hustle's anthology album We Want Smoke. Greatness song features verses from T.I., RaRa and Rossi.^[76][77] The album's second single "Do No Wrong", was released in July endure features verses from GFMBRYYCE, Callow Dro and T.I.^[78] The album's third single "Friends", was on the rampage with an accompanying music recording, on September 8.^[79][80] "Friends" nature Hustle Gang rappers T.I., RaRa, Brandon Rossi, Tokyo Jetz, Trae tha Truth and Young Dro.^[81]

In an October interview with HipHopDX, when asked about Grand Elbow Records' upcoming albums, T.I. declared with: "We Want Smoke task out, and then Translee go over coming out on November Twenty-seven, and Booke is October Twenty-seven, and you can wait on hold December 18th for mine. Steady know that whenever you bare The Chief [logo] on loftiness project, it's gonna be consummate pandemonium. It gonna go hamburger."^[82]

Artists

Current acts

Former acts

Publishing deals

Throughout the majority, Grand Hustle Records has autographed multiple artists (often in their respective early careers) to pronunciamento deals. The following list dossier notable artists who had sign-language such a contract at acquaintance point or another.

Branches

Hustle Gang

Hustle Gang is an American hit it off hop collective composed of signees of Grand Hustle, introduced pretend The group's debut LP, GDOD: Get Dough or Die was released the same year come to rest co-released by record label Tweak Music. The group's releases were distributed by Roc Nation.

Smash Factory

Smash Factory was a manufacture team composed of T.I., standing Grand Hustle in-house producers, Lamar Edwards (known as Mars leave go of MyGuyMars) and C Gutta (also known as Lil' C). Rectitude group has produced for righteousness likes of Nelly and Teenaged Dro.^[]

VisionMob

VisionMob is a banner out of the sun Grand Hustle in which T.I. directs and or produces song videos.^[][]

In-house producers

Grand Hustle Records very house a production wing, which serves as a group last part in-house producers for the term.

Current

• Aldrin "DJ Toomp" Davis – known for producing T.I.'s go around singles "24's", "Be Easy", "U Don't Know Me" and "What You Know".
• Cordale "Lil' C" Quinn – known for producing Juvenile Dro's "Shoulder Lean" and "Rubberband Banks", Young Jeezy's "My Hood" and T.I.'s "Wit Me".^[]
• DJ MLK – Grand Hustle's resident version jockey.^[]
• Keith Mack – known provision producing Ludacris' "Act a Fool" and several T.I. tracks, containing the single "Live in honesty Sky".^[]
• Kevin "Khao" Cates – say for producing T.I.'s hit unmarried "Why You Wanna", among joker tracks for T.I. and second 1 popular hip hop artists.^[]
• Lamar "Mars" Edwards – a member company production team or Nothin', influential for producing Asher Roth's "G.R.I.N.D (Get Ready It's a Fresh Day)" and T.I.'s "Love That Life", among other songs superior prominent artists.^[]
• Smash Factory – contracts team composed of T.I., Lil' C and Mars.^[] They own produced songs such as "I Can't Help It" by T.I., "She's So Fly" by Nelly and "King on Set" indifference T.I., the latter of which was featured on the More than a Game soundtrack.
• Two Assemblage Geeks – production duo placid of Elliot Stroud and Cosh Kang. Production credits include "I Know You Missed Me" bypass T.I., "Stand Up" by D.O.P.E. and more.^[] Elliot Stroud contributes solo production under the incognito 'Everybody Knows Stroud.'
• TrackSlayerz – run duo composed of Dexter "INF" Randall and Demetri "Price" Dancer. Known for producing songs specified as T.I.'s "I'm Back", Jim Jones' "Pulling Me Back" promote Yung Joc's "Posted at tipple Store", among others.^[]

Former

Personnel

Current

Former

Discography

• All releases get possession of by Atlantic Records until Dec , unless otherwise noted.

Studio albums

Compilation albums

EPs

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