Get Low Records
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Get Low Records is a hip hop record label founded by Memphis Bleek
in 1998.
. This gained the label some notoriety. During the year 2000, the label began their long-running feud with Nas
. The following year, Get Low released Bleek's second album The Understanding, another gold release. After the release of this album, the feud with Nas became public and distributing label, Roc-A-Fella Records quickly came to their defense setting up the epic Jay-Z vs. Nas feud. In the time between Memphis Bleek's second and third albums, he signed former Junior Mafia member, Lil Cease to the label. He would also sign Geda K. In 2003, the label began feuding with west coast rapper The Game
over the similar titling of his label at the time Get Low Recordz
, they would trade disses from 2003 until 2007. This all led up to Bleek's third album M.A.D.E.
. The label would sign Livin Proof,nd Gbaby and Latif in 2004. In 2005, the label released Memphis Bleek's fourth album,He is currently also working on a documentary with famed video director Picture Perfect, Owner of hiphopbeef.com 534
. In late 2005, they would sign R&B act, Coya to the label. They also made peace with Nas around this time. In 2006, they signed Sniper and Phyro Son to the label. The label is currently preparing for the release of albums by Coya, Memphis Bleek, and Lil Cease.
Memphis Bleek
Malik Thuston Patrick Cox , better known by his rap persona of Memphis Bleek or "Bleek", is a New York rapper mainly known for his tenure with Roc-a-Fella Records and CEO of his own label Get Low Records...
in 1998.
Beginnings
Under the guidance of Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek founded his label, Get Low Records. The label's first release was Memphis Bleek's gold debut, The Coming of AgeThe Coming of Age
Coming of Age is the debut album by rapper Memphis Bleek. Bleek made his debut as a recording artist on a Jay-Z song by that same name.-Track listing:# "Pain in da Ass Intro" – 0:43...
. This gained the label some notoriety. During the year 2000, the label began their long-running feud with Nas
Nas
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
. The following year, Get Low released Bleek's second album The Understanding, another gold release. After the release of this album, the feud with Nas became public and distributing label, Roc-A-Fella Records quickly came to their defense setting up the epic Jay-Z vs. Nas feud. In the time between Memphis Bleek's second and third albums, he signed former Junior Mafia member, Lil Cease to the label. He would also sign Geda K. In 2003, the label began feuding with west coast rapper The Game
The Game (rapper)
Jayceon Terrell Taylor , better known by his stage name Game, formerly The Game, is an American rapper and actor. As a member of G-Unit, he rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album, The Documentary, which earned him two Grammy Award nominations...
over the similar titling of his label at the time Get Low Recordz
Get Low Recordz
Get Low Recordz is a San Francisco based independent record label founded in 1992 and owned by rapper/producer JT the Bigga Figga. The first artists who released material on Get Low Recordz were JT the Bigga Figga, Get Low Playaz, San Quinn, The Game and D-Moe. In 1995 the label got a...
, they would trade disses from 2003 until 2007. This all led up to Bleek's third album M.A.D.E.
M.A.D.E.
M.A.D.E. is the third studio album by rapper Memphis Bleek. It was released on December 16, 2003 and at best it reached #35. The album sold 150,000 copies in its first week, which was a record for Memphis Bleek....
. The label would sign Livin Proof,nd Gbaby and Latif in 2004. In 2005, the label released Memphis Bleek's fourth album,He is currently also working on a documentary with famed video director Picture Perfect, Owner of hiphopbeef.com 534
534 (album)
-Samples:"534"* "London, Paris, New York" written by Graham Preskett"Interlude"* "Summer Song" Performed by Lisa Koch"Dear Summer"* "Morning Sunrise" performed by Weldon Irvine"Like That"* "Everybody Plays The Fool" by The Main Ingredient...
. In late 2005, they would sign R&B act, Coya to the label. They also made peace with Nas around this time. In 2006, they signed Sniper and Phyro Son to the label. The label is currently preparing for the release of albums by Coya, Memphis Bleek, and Lil Cease.
Artists
- Memphis BleekMemphis BleekMalik Thuston Patrick Cox , better known by his rap persona of Memphis Bleek or "Bleek", is a New York rapper mainly known for his tenure with Roc-a-Fella Records and CEO of his own label Get Low Records...
(CEO) - Lil' CeaseLil' CeaseJames Lloyd, is an American rapper and member of hip hop group Junior M.A.F.I.A..Cease's first album release was Conspiracy with the Junior M.A.F.I.A in 1995....
- Ravenis
- Coya
- Livin' Proof
- Latif
- Geda K
- Co D's
- H. Money Bags
- Calico
- Proof (New York)
- Krissy
- Phyro Son
- Sniper
- Young Safi
Discography
- Coming of Age (Memphis Bleek album) by Memphis Bleek
- Released: August 28, 1999
- Promotional label: Get Low/Roc-A-FellaRoc-A-Fella RecordsRoc-A-Fella Records is a record label founded by Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Damon "Dame" Dash, and Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, and is distributed by Island Def Jam Motown Music Group.-Formation and Early Years:...
- Distributing label: Def Jam RecordingsDef Jam RecordingsDef Jam Recordings is an American record label, focused primarily on hip hop and urban music, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as a part of The Island Def Jam Motown Music Group...
- Singles:"Memphis Bleek Is," "My Hood to Your Hood," "What You Think of That?"
- The Understanding by Memphis Bleek
- Released: December 5, 2000
- Promotional label: Get Low/Roc-A-Fella
- Distributing label: Def Jam Recordings
- Singles: "Do My," "Is That Your Chick"
- M.A.D.E.M.A.D.E.M.A.D.E. is the third studio album by rapper Memphis Bleek. It was released on December 16, 2003 and at best it reached #35. The album sold 150,000 copies in its first week, which was a record for Memphis Bleek....
by Memphis Bleek- Released: December 16, 2003
- Promotional label: Get Low/Roc-A-Fella
- Distributing label: Def Jam Recordings
- Singles: "Round Here," "Need Me In Your Life"
- 534534 (album)-Samples:"534"* "London, Paris, New York" written by Graham Preskett"Interlude"* "Summer Song" Performed by Lisa Koch"Dear Summer"* "Morning Sunrise" performed by Weldon Irvine"Like That"* "Everybody Plays The Fool" by The Main Ingredient...
by Memphis Bleek- Released: May 17, 2005
- Promotional label: Get Low/Roc-A-Fella
- Distributing label: Def Jam Recordings
- Singles: "Like That"