Maybach Music Group
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Maybach Music Group is a record label
founded by Rick Ross
, currently distributed by Warner Bros. Records
, which took over distribution following the expiration of a deal with Def Jam Recordings
.
Maybach Music Group released its first album in 2009 following Rick Ross's Deeper Than Rap
. After the release Rick Ross
focused more on signing artists to his label, discovering artists such as Masspike Miles. He signed Gunplay (born Richard Morales) from Miami, Masspike Miles (born Miles Wheeler) from Boston, Ma. Torch (born Kevin Belnavis) from the Bronx, and Young Breed to Maybach Music Group and released his label's second studio album and being Triple C's
debut album Custom Cars & Cycles
. Then, in 2010, Ross released Teflon Don
. Also Ross' Maybach Music Group label will release another album titled Color, Cut & Clarity by Triple C's
. In 2010, Ross made an offer to rapper Wiz Khalifa
to sign to Maybach Music Group but Khalifa decided to sign with Atlantic
instead. In 2011, Rick Ross confirmed he does intend to launch Maybach Music Jamaica along with Maybach Music Latino. He has also signed Maybach Music Group's first reggae artist, Magazeen. On May 23, 2011, Maybach Music Group released the album Self Made Vol. 1
which features Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Pill
and Wale
.
. Any additional record label involved are specified.
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
founded by Rick Ross
Rick Ross (rapper)
William Leonard Roberts II , better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross, to whom he has no connection...
, currently distributed by Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...
, which took over distribution following the expiration of a deal with Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings
Def 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...
.
Maybach Music Group released its first album in 2009 following Rick Ross's Deeper Than Rap
Deeper Than Rap
Deeper Than Rap is the third studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released April 21, 2009 on his label Maybach Music Group and Slip-n-Slide Records, with distribution from Def Jam Recordings. The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 158,000 copies its first week...
. After the release Rick Ross
Rick Ross (rapper)
William Leonard Roberts II , better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross, to whom he has no connection...
focused more on signing artists to his label, discovering artists such as Masspike Miles. He signed Gunplay (born Richard Morales) from Miami, Masspike Miles (born Miles Wheeler) from Boston, Ma. Torch (born Kevin Belnavis) from the Bronx, and Young Breed to Maybach Music Group and released his label's second studio album and being Triple C's
Triple C's
Triple C's, also known as Carol City Cartel, is a hip hop group founded by Rick Ross. It includes members Gunplay from Miami, Torch from the Bronx, New York, and Young Breed.-Early career:...
debut album Custom Cars & Cycles
Custom Cars & Cycles
- Samples :White Sand* Till I Collapse by EminemGangsta Shit* Interpolates "Prelude" by N.W.AFiner Things* "A Chance For Heaven" by Christopher CrossDiamonds & Maybachs Pt. 2* "Chanson D'Un Jour D'Hiver" by CortexHustla* "Feel The Thunder" by Eric Bloom...
. Then, in 2010, Ross released Teflon Don
Teflon Don (album)
Teflon Don is the fourth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released July 20, 2010 on Maybach Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. Production for the album took place during 2009 to 2010 and was handled by several record producers, including Clark Kent, No I.D., The Olympicks, J.U.S.T.I.C.E...
. Also Ross' Maybach Music Group label will release another album titled Color, Cut & Clarity by Triple C's
Triple C's
Triple C's, also known as Carol City Cartel, is a hip hop group founded by Rick Ross. It includes members Gunplay from Miami, Torch from the Bronx, New York, and Young Breed.-Early career:...
. In 2010, Ross made an offer to rapper Wiz Khalifa
Wiz Khalifa
Cameron Jibril Thomaz , better known by the stage name Wiz Khalifa , is an American rapper. He released his debut album, Show and Prove, in 2006, and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 2007...
to sign to Maybach Music Group but Khalifa decided to sign with Atlantic
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
instead. In 2011, Rick Ross confirmed he does intend to launch Maybach Music Jamaica along with Maybach Music Latino. He has also signed Maybach Music Group's first reggae artist, Magazeen. On May 23, 2011, Maybach Music Group released the album Self Made Vol. 1
Self Made Vol. 1
MMG Presents: Self Made, Vol. 1 has received generally favorable reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 66, based on 7 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable".-Track...
which features Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Pill
Pill (rapper)
Tyrone Rivers, better known by his stage name Pill, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia.-Career:In early 2009 Pill's first mixtape 4180: The Prescription and his first single "Trap Goin' Ham" was released. Pill was featured in The Source's Unsigned Hype section. The mixtape received praise...
and Wale
Wale (rapper)
Wale Victor Folarin , better known by his stage name Wale , is an American rapper from Washington, D.C. Wale was born to Nigerian parents. He rose to prominence in 2006, when his song "Dig Dug " became popular in his hometown. Wale became locally recognized and continued recording music for the...
.
Signed Artists
- Rick RossRick RossRick, Ricky or Richard Ross may also refer to:* Rick Ross , American rapper* Richard J. Ross, a Massachusetts State Senator* Richard Ross , an American photographer...
- Triple C'sTriple C'sTriple C's, also known as Carol City Cartel, is a hip hop group founded by Rick Ross. It includes members Gunplay from Miami, Torch from the Bronx, New York, and Young Breed.-Early career:...
- Masspike Miles
- WaleWaleA wale is a broad, thick plank around the outside of a wooden ship.The garboard is the wale next to the keel; the gunwale is the top such plank and covers the heads of the timbers between the main and fore drifts....
- Meek Mill
- PillPill (rapper)Tyrone Rivers, better known by his stage name Pill, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia.-Career:In early 2009 Pill's first mixtape 4180: The Prescription and his first single "Trap Goin' Ham" was released. Pill was featured in The Source's Unsigned Hype section. The mixtape received praise...
- Teedra MosesTeedra MosesTeedra Moses is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.-Biography:Teedra Moses was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, to a gospel singing mother, Shirley Moses. She later moved to California with her mother and three siblings after her parents' separation...
- DJ Scream
- DJ Sam Sneak
- StalleyStalleyKyle Myricks aka Stalley is a rapper from Massillon, Ohio.- Early life :Stalley attended Washington High School in Massillon. Stalley played basketball freshman through senior year. After graduation, he left home to play Division 1 basketball but was injured. That setback brought him to New York to...
- Magazeen
- Audra the Rapper
Discography
The following is the list of all albums released through Maybach Music Group and distributed by Warner Bros. RecordsWarner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...
. Any additional record label involved are specified.
| Artist | Album | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Rick Ross Rick Ross Rick, Ricky or Richard Ross may also refer to:* Rick Ross , American rapper* Richard J. Ross, a Massachusetts State Senator* Richard Ross , an American photographer... |
Deeper Than Rap Deeper Than Rap Deeper Than Rap is the third studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released April 21, 2009 on his label Maybach Music Group and Slip-n-Slide Records, with distribution from Def Jam Recordings. The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 158,000 copies its first week... (released with Slip-n-Slide Slip-n-Slide Records -History:Ted Lucas founded the label in 1994. Slip-n-Slide signed local rapper Trick Daddy Dollars in its early years; he debuted in 1997 with the locally popular album Based on a True Story and broke into mainstream success the next year with www.thug.com having dropped "Dollars" from his stage name... and Def Jam Def Jam Recordings Def 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... ) |
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| Triple C's Triple C's Triple C's, also known as Carol City Cartel, is a hip hop group founded by Rick Ross. It includes members Gunplay from Miami, Torch from the Bronx, New York, and Young Breed.-Early career:... |
Custom Cars & Cycles Custom Cars & Cycles - Samples :White Sand* Till I Collapse by EminemGangsta Shit* Interpolates "Prelude" by N.W.AFiner Things* "A Chance For Heaven" by Christopher CrossDiamonds & Maybachs Pt. 2* "Chanson D'Un Jour D'Hiver" by CortexHustla* "Feel The Thunder" by Eric Bloom... (released with Def Jam) |
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| Rick Ross | Teflon Don Teflon Don (album) Teflon Don is the fourth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released July 20, 2010 on Maybach Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. Production for the album took place during 2009 to 2010 and was handled by several record producers, including Clark Kent, No I.D., The Olympicks, J.U.S.T.I.C.E... (released with Slip-n-Slide and Def Jam) |
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| Maybach Music Group | MMG Presents: Self Made Vol. 1 Self Made Vol. 1 MMG Presents: Self Made, Vol. 1 has received generally favorable reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 66, based on 7 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable".-Track... |
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| Wale Wale (rapper) Wale Victor Folarin , better known by his stage name Wale , is an American rapper from Washington, D.C. Wale was born to Nigerian parents. He rose to prominence in 2006, when his song "Dig Dug " became popular in his hometown. Wale became locally recognized and continued recording music for the... |
Ambition Ambition (Wale album) Ambition is the second studio album by hip hop recording artist Wale, released November 1, 2011 via Maybach Music Group and Warner Bros. Records.- Background :... |
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Upcoming Albums
- December 10th, 2011: Say Hello to Forever by Masspike Miles
- First single: "Flatine" (Produced by CardiakCardiakCarl McCormick, better known as Cardiak, is a music producer from Willingboro, New Jersey. He embarked on the music industry in 2008, and is best known for working with urban music artists such as Ace Hood, Joe Budden, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Freeway , DJ Khaled, Rick Ross , Trina, Red Cafe, Lil...
)
- First single: "Flatine" (Produced by Cardiak
- 2012: God Forgives, I Don'tGod Forgives, I Don'tGod Forgives, I Don't is the upcoming fifth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, scheduled for release in early 2012. The album is preceded by two singles released simultaneously, "You the Boss" and "I Love My Bitches," which had obtained moderate success on the charts.-Background:Rick Ross...
by Rick RossRick RossRick, Ricky or Richard Ross may also refer to:* Rick Ross , American rapper* Richard J. Ross, a Massachusetts State Senator* Richard Ross , an American photographer...
- Street single: "9 Piece" featuring Lil WayneLil WayneDwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
- First single: "You the BossYou the Boss"You the Boss" is a song by American rapper Rick Ross. It was released as the first single from his upcoming fifth studio album, God Forgives, I Don't on October 7, 2011, along with "I Love My Bitches". It was released to U.S. Rhythmic Top 40 radio on October 18. and Urban radio on November 1,...
" featuring Nicki MinajNicki MinajOnika Tanya Maraj , better known by her stage name Nicki Minaj; ), is a Trinidadian-born American recording artist... - Second single: "I Love My Bitches" (Produced by Just BlazeJust BlazeJustin Smith, better known as Just Blaze, is an American hip hop music producer from Paterson, New Jersey. Blaze is also the CEO of Fort Knocks Entertainment. He is most well known for producing Jay-Z songs on the albums The Blueprint, The Blueprint 2, and The Black Album. He is also known for...
)
- Street single: "9 Piece" featuring Lil Wayne
- TBA, 2011: Lincoln Way Nights by StalleyStalleyKyle Myricks aka Stalley is a rapper from Massillon, Ohio.- Early life :Stalley attended Washington High School in Massillon. Stalley played basketball freshman through senior year. After graduation, he left home to play Division 1 basketball but was injured. That setback brought him to New York to...
- 2012: "A Hustlers Dream & A Haters Nightmare" by Meek Mill
- 2012: The Medicine by PillPill (rapper)Tyrone Rivers, better known by his stage name Pill, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia.-Career:In early 2009 Pill's first mixtape 4180: The Prescription and his first single "Trap Goin' Ham" was released. Pill was featured in The Source's Unsigned Hype section. The mixtape received praise...
- TBA: Color, Cut & Clarity by Triple C'sTriple C'sTriple C's, also known as Carol City Cartel, is a hip hop group founded by Rick Ross. It includes members Gunplay from Miami, Torch from the Bronx, New York, and Young Breed.-Early career:...
- December 2011: Self Made Vol. 2 by Maybach Music GroupMaybach Music GroupMaybach Music Group is a record label founded by Rick Ross, currently distributed by Warner Bros. Records, which took over distribution following the expiration of a deal with Def Jam Recordings....