Dragon Mob Records
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Dragon Mob Records is an East Los Angeles
, California
based hip-hop record label
that was created by music composer J-vibe
, abstract artist Hsky and executive producer Smax in 2002. J-vibe and Smax had already been in the music business with several other labels which includes Base 12 Records (1987), Soundshaft Music (1997), SR Records (2000) and eBboy Records (2000, when Hsky joined them).
to create a hip-hop label that will feature Latino
and Asian rappers. Several Asian rappers and singers are contacted, but none follow-up. In the mean time, J-vibe is contracted to produce a Latin rap
album for Brown Town Looters .
completes production of Brown Town Looters album "Busca Oro" for Balboa Musart Records. Many political problems occur with his co-producer so J-vibe decides to severe ties and concentrate on Dragon Mob Records. He gets a telephone call from "Loyalty and Honor" who were also having problems with the same co-producer. An agreement is made and "Loyalty and Honor" become the first Latino artist on Dragon Mob Records.
completes production of Loyalty and Honor's first album "World Coast." It is an album with a strong musical foundation and excludes sampling. It includes guest performances by musicians such as Cheryl Cooley of Klymaxx
and Citric of Brown Town Looters. One specific track from the album titled "Como Las Noticias" is licensed to the movie Dirty
starring Cuba Gooding Jr.
, Joel Ortiz, Don Dinero
and Temperamento. A track titled "I Love To Hustle" is produced by J-vibe
and recording artist Don Dinero
records with Loyalty and Honor. Loyalty and Honor lead the Block Royal West movement. Kleptomaniac records "One Life To Live" with Loyalty and Honor which is produced by Derxxx.
website "Buzz Bands."
East Los Angeles, California
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, California
California
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based hip-hop record label
Record label
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that was created by music composer J-vibe
J-vibe
J-vibe is a composer and record producer that is known for his prolific original compositions. He is an important part of the underground West Coast rap and dance scene...
, abstract artist Hsky and executive producer Smax in 2002. J-vibe and Smax had already been in the music business with several other labels which includes Base 12 Records (1987), Soundshaft Music (1997), SR Records (2000) and eBboy Records (2000, when Hsky joined them).
2002
Hsky advises J-vibeJ-vibe
J-vibe is a composer and record producer that is known for his prolific original compositions. He is an important part of the underground West Coast rap and dance scene...
to create a hip-hop label that will feature Latino
and Asian rappers. Several Asian rappers and singers are contacted, but none follow-up. In the mean time, J-vibe is contracted to produce a Latin rap
album for Brown Town Looters .
2003
J-vibeJ-vibe
J-vibe is a composer and record producer that is known for his prolific original compositions. He is an important part of the underground West Coast rap and dance scene...
completes production of Brown Town Looters album "Busca Oro" for Balboa Musart Records. Many political problems occur with his co-producer so J-vibe decides to severe ties and concentrate on Dragon Mob Records. He gets a telephone call from "Loyalty and Honor" who were also having problems with the same co-producer. An agreement is made and "Loyalty and Honor" become the first Latino artist on Dragon Mob Records.
2005
J-vibeJ-vibe
J-vibe is a composer and record producer that is known for his prolific original compositions. He is an important part of the underground West Coast rap and dance scene...
completes production of Loyalty and Honor's first album "World Coast." It is an album with a strong musical foundation and excludes sampling. It includes guest performances by musicians such as Cheryl Cooley of Klymaxx
Klymaxx
Klymaxx is a female Pop/R&B band from Los Angeles, California.-Biography:Klymaxx was conceived and formed by Bernadette Cooper, who also chose the name. The dream of an all girl band became a quest she pursued after leaving college...
and Citric of Brown Town Looters. One specific track from the album titled "Como Las Noticias" is licensed to the movie Dirty
Dirty (film)
Dirty is a 2005 crime–drama film, directed by Chris Fisher. It stars Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Clifton Collins, Jr.. The film had a limited release in 2005.-Plot:...
starring Cuba Gooding Jr.
2007
Dragon Mob Records makes a collaborative step by becoming an official member of the Block Royal movement which includes members AkonAkon
Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
, Joel Ortiz, Don Dinero
Don Dinero
Jose Manuel Guitian, popularly known as Don Dinero, is an American-born Cuban Rapper.-Biography:Dinero was born in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. Don Dinero is the son of Cuban exiles who arrived in the United States at the beginning of the 1960s.In the late 1990s he and his older...
and Temperamento. A track titled "I Love To Hustle" is produced by J-vibe
J-vibe
J-vibe is a composer and record producer that is known for his prolific original compositions. He is an important part of the underground West Coast rap and dance scene...
and recording artist Don Dinero
Don Dinero
Jose Manuel Guitian, popularly known as Don Dinero, is an American-born Cuban Rapper.-Biography:Dinero was born in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. Don Dinero is the son of Cuban exiles who arrived in the United States at the beginning of the 1960s.In the late 1990s he and his older...
records with Loyalty and Honor. Loyalty and Honor lead the Block Royal West movement. Kleptomaniac records "One Life To Live" with Loyalty and Honor which is produced by Derxxx.
2008
Three tracks from Loyalty and Honor's unreleased "On The Rise" album get promotionally leaked by Gillete's Right GuardRight Guard
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website "Buzz Bands."