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Star Trak Entertainment is a record label
Record label

In the music industry, a record label can be a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of recorded sound and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the Record producer, manufacturing, distribution , marketing and promotion, and enforcement of copyright protec...
, specializing in hip-hop music
Hip hop music

Hip hop music is a music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rapping which is accompanied with backing beats. Hip hop music is part of hip hop culture, which began in the Bronx, in New York City in the 1970s, predominantly among African Americans and Latino Americans....
, founded by record producers Chad Hugo
Chad Hugo

Charles Hugo, also known as Chase Chad, is a Grammy Award-winning United States Record producer. He is best known as one half of the music production and writing duo The Neptunes and is a member of funk/rock band N*E*R*D....
 and Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams , commonly known as Pharrell, is an American record producer, singer-songwriter, and rapper. He, along with Chad Hugo are the duo of The Neptunes where they produce pop music, hip hop music and rhythm and blues music....
 in 2002. Star Trak Entertainment operates as a subsidiary of Interscope Records
Interscope Records

Interscope Records is an United States record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group....
 and Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group is the largest business group and family of record labels in the Record industry. With a 25.5% market share, it is one of the Music industry....
.

Trak Entertainment was formed in 2002 by The Neptunes
The Neptunes

The Neptunes is the name for the record production duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo who created the sound for some very successful hip hop music, R&B and Pop music artists in the late-90s and 2000s....
' duo of Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams , commonly known as Pharrell, is an American record producer, singer-songwriter, and rapper. He, along with Chad Hugo are the duo of The Neptunes where they produce pop music, hip hop music and rhythm and blues music....
 and Chad Hugo
Chad Hugo

Charles Hugo, also known as Chase Chad, is a Grammy Award-winning United States Record producer. He is best known as one half of the music production and writing duo The Neptunes and is a member of funk/rock band N*E*R*D....
. The label was partially funded by Arista Records
Arista Records

Arista Records is an United States record label. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and operates under the RCA Records....
 in a joint-venture. Pharrell would sign longtime friends, Clipse
Clipse

Clipse is a Virginia-based hip hop music duo. Formed in 1992 by brothers Malice and Pusha T , the group is affiliated with multi-platinum production team The Neptunes....
, a duo of brothers Malice and Pusha-T.






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Star Trak Entertainment is a record label
Record label

In the music industry, a record label can be a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of recorded sound and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the Record producer, manufacturing, distribution , marketing and promotion, and enforcement of copyright protec...
, specializing in hip-hop music
Hip hop music

Hip hop music is a music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rapping which is accompanied with backing beats. Hip hop music is part of hip hop culture, which began in the Bronx, in New York City in the 1970s, predominantly among African Americans and Latino Americans....
, founded by record producers Chad Hugo
Chad Hugo

Charles Hugo, also known as Chase Chad, is a Grammy Award-winning United States Record producer. He is best known as one half of the music production and writing duo The Neptunes and is a member of funk/rock band N*E*R*D....
 and Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams , commonly known as Pharrell, is an American record producer, singer-songwriter, and rapper. He, along with Chad Hugo are the duo of The Neptunes where they produce pop music, hip hop music and rhythm and blues music....
 in 2002. Star Trak Entertainment operates as a subsidiary of Interscope Records
Interscope Records

Interscope Records is an United States record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group....
 and Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group is the largest business group and family of record labels in the Record industry. With a 25.5% market share, it is one of the Music industry....
.

History


Beginnings

Star Trak Entertainment was formed in 2002 by The Neptunes
The Neptunes

The Neptunes is the name for the record production duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo who created the sound for some very successful hip hop music, R&B and Pop music artists in the late-90s and 2000s....
' duo of Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams , commonly known as Pharrell, is an American record producer, singer-songwriter, and rapper. He, along with Chad Hugo are the duo of The Neptunes where they produce pop music, hip hop music and rhythm and blues music....
 and Chad Hugo
Chad Hugo

Charles Hugo, also known as Chase Chad, is a Grammy Award-winning United States Record producer. He is best known as one half of the music production and writing duo The Neptunes and is a member of funk/rock band N*E*R*D....
. The label was partially funded by Arista Records
Arista Records

Arista Records is an United States record label. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and operates under the RCA Records....
 in a joint-venture. Pharrell would sign longtime friends, Clipse
Clipse

Clipse is a Virginia-based hip hop music duo. Formed in 1992 by brothers Malice and Pusha T , the group is affiliated with multi-platinum production team The Neptunes....
, a duo of brothers Malice and Pusha-T. Their debut album, Lord Willin'
Lord Willin'

Lord Willin' is the debut album from Virginia hip hop music duo Clipse. Released in late 2002, the album was certified gold by the RIAA on October 1, 2002....
,
was released in 2002 led by the hits, "Grindin'", and "When the Last Time
When the Last Time

"When the Last Time" is the second official single from the Clipse's album Lord Willin. The song features Pharrell and Kelis and was produced by The Neptunes....
." After the success of the album, the label would sign Kelis
Kelis

Kelis Rogers-Jones , better known as Kelis , is an American contemporary R&B singer-songwriter. Since her debut, Kelis has had nine top forty singles as a solo artist and, as a featured artist, has had six top forty singles to date....
, Vanessa Marquez
Vanessa Marquez (singer)

Vanessa Marquez is an United States pop music singer.She is best known being featured on singer Justin Timberlake's song "Rock Your Body", and background vocals on his song "I'm Lovin' It"....
, FAM-LAY
FAM-LAY

Fam-Lay is arguably the best rapper from Norfolk, Virginia, Virginia. Signed to The Neptunes' Star Trak Entertainment imprint, he first gained notoriety through several guest appearances he made on various Neptunes-related projects, including the Clipse's debut album Lord Willin in 2002....
, N.E.R.D., and pop rock band Spymob, who provided backing instruments for N.E.R.D's debut album In Search Of.... The label released a compilation album during the summer of 2003, entitled, The Neptunes Present... Clones
The Neptunes Present... Clones

The Neptunes Present... Clones is an album of songs from various artists, produced by the production duo of Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams, known as The Neptunes....
.
In late 2003, Star Trak released the highly-successful album, Tasty, by Kelis led by the hit single "Milkshake
Milkshake (song)

"Milkshake" is a song by American contemporary R&B singer Kelis from her third studio album, Tasty . Written and produced by The Neptunes, the song was released as the album's lead single....
." In early 2004, distributor Arista dropped imprint Star Trak, which then linked with Virgin Records
Virgin Records

Virgin Records is a United Kingdom record label founded by England entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972 in music. It was later sold to Thorn EMI, and then, in the US, merged with Capitol Records in 2007 to create the Capitol Music Group....
 for a new distribution deal. The first release from this deal was Fly or Die
Fly or Die

Fly or Die is the second album for rock band N.E.R.D consisting of Pharrell and Chad Hugo of production team the Neptunes and Shay Haley released on March 23, 2004....
 by N.E.R.D..

Addition of Snoop

In mid-2004, Star Trak signed EMI
EMI

The EMI Group is a United Kingdom music company comprising the major record label EMI Music ? which operates several labels and is based in Kensington in London, England, United Kingdom ? and EMI Music Publishing, based in New York City....
 cousin label, Doggystyle Records
Doggystyle Records

Doggystyle Records is a record label founded by Snoop Dogg at the end of his self-described "servitude" at Master P's No Limit Records. The idea of an independent record label came up when Snoop left Death Row Records earlier than finishing his second album Tha Doggfather....
 to a distribution deal and soared to new heights behind veteran Doggystyle rapper, Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg

Cordozar Calvin Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg , is a Grammy Award-nominated American rapper, record producer, and actor....
. A few months later, Star Trak left EMI's Virgin Records before completing a year with the label. They ended up moving operations over to Geffen/Interscope
Geffen Records

Geffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group....
. Here, they would release Snoop Dogg's album, R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece. The album was led by "Drop It Like Its Hot", which would be yet another hit single for the fledgling label. This album would go Platinum like all other Star Trak releases. It also had many other hit singles. After the album's release, the label was in a surplus and could afford to spend money on new things, so they signed underground Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas

Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States of America and the largest city within the state of Texas. As of the 2007 U.S. Census estimate, the city has a population of 2.2 million within an area of 600 square miles ....
 rapper Slim Thug
Slim Thug

Slim Thug is an United States rapper. He gained mainstream attention for his contribution to the popular single from rapper Mike Jones, ?Still Tippin?....
 and in 2005, he released his debut album, Already Platinum
Already Platinum

Already Platinum is an album by Southern hip hop Slim Thug released in June 2005. It was released on Pharrell and Chad Hugo's Star Trak label....
.
This album would give Star Trak yet another monster hit, "Like A Boss
Like a Boss

"Like a Boss" is the first official single from Slim Thug's first album Already Platinum. The song is produced by The Neptunes....
", and "I Ain't Heard of That."

Decline

After the release of Slim Thug's album, Geffen Records
Geffen Records

Geffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group....
 was partially absorbed into Interscope Records
Interscope Records

Interscope Records is an United States record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group....
, which moved Star Trak into an exclusive distribution deal with Interscope Records and ended all association with Geffen Records as Snoop Dogg decided to stay with them and took his Doggystyle imprint with him. During this time, the label added Kenna
Kenna

Joe Lebron, AKA Kenna, born Kenna Zemedkun, is an Ethiopian-born United States musician. The eldest son of an immigrant family that relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio, Ohio , Kenna began to express an interest in music upon receiving a copy of U2's The Joshua Tree....
 and Robin Thicke
Robin Thicke

Robin Charles Thicke is an United States Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and occasional actor....
 to their roster.

Resurgence

In 2006, CEO Pharrell released his debut album, In My Mind
In My Mind (Pharrell album)

In My Mind is the first solo album by American rapping, singer and record producer Pharrell. It was released on July 25, 2006. It includes the three already-released singles "Can I Have It Like That" , "Angel " and "Number One " and performances featuring Jay-Z, Nelly, Slim Thug, Snoop Dogg, Lauren, Jamie Cullum and Pusha T of Clipse....
.
The album provided another two hits for the label and capitilazed what is the Neptunes sound. These singles were "Can I Have It Like That
Can I Have It like That

"Can I Have It Like That" is a song performed by rapper Pharrell Williams featuring Gwen Stefani. It was written and produced by Williams for his 2006 debut album In My Mind , and the song is the opening track....
", with Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani

Gwen Ren?e Stefani is an American recording artist and fashion designer. Stefani serves as lead vocalist for the rock music band No Doubt. Formed with influences ranging from punk rock to new wave music, their third wave ska oriented third studio album Tragic Kingdom propelled them to stardom, selling 16 million copies worldwide....
, and "Number One
Number One (Pharrell song)

"Number One" is the third single by rapper, record producer, and singer Pharrell. The heavily synthesized song, produced by Pharrell, is from his debut album In My Mind and features rapper Kanye West....
", with Kanye West
Kanye West

Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, record producer and singer. He released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004, his second album Late Registration in 2005, his third album Graduation in 2007, and his fourth album 808s & Heartbreak in 2008....
. Other releases in 2006 were Robin Thicke's second album, The Evolution of Robin Thicke
The Evolution of Robin Thicke

The Evolution of Robin Thicke is the second studio album by United States singer-songwriter Robin Thicke, released by Star Trak/Interscope records on October 3, 2006 ....
, which featured the hit, "Lost Without U
Lost Without U

"Lost Without U" is the second official single released from Robin Thicke's second album The Evolution of Robin Thicke . It was released in late 2006....
." This song brought another hit to the label, maintaining its storied reputation of making hits and hitmakers. The last 2006 release was Clipse
Clipse

Clipse is a Virginia-based hip hop music duo. Formed in 1992 by brothers Malice and Pusha T , the group is affiliated with multi-platinum production team The Neptunes....
's second album, Hell Hath No Fury
Hell Hath No Fury

Hell Hath No Fury is the critically acclaimed second album of Virginia hip hop music duo Clipse, released on November 28, 2006 in Ireland and on December 7, 2006 in the U.S....
, the album featured another hit for the label, "Mr. Me Too
Mr. Me Too

"Mr. Me Too" is the first single from the Clipse album Hell Hath No Fury. The song features, and was produced by Pharrell....
." This was their first release through their Re-Up Gang imprint. Because of constant delays on the album's release date, and a small amount of production, then low record sales, Clipse asked for their release from the Jive Records
Jive Records

Jive Records is a record label, based in New York City, owned by Sony Music Entertainment, and operates as a quarter of the Zomba Label Group....
 label with in terms relased them from the Star Trak Label moving their Re-Up Gang imprint to Columbia Records
Columbia Records

Columbia Records is an American record label founded in 1888.Columbia is the oldest surviving brand name in pre-recorded sound, being the first record company to produce pre-recorded records as opposed to blank cylinders....
. Star Trak has since signed Teyana Taylor to their roster, along with Chester French
Chester French

Chester French is an American pop music band consisting of two members, Maxwell Drummey and D.A. Wallach. They met as college students at Harvard University, naming their band after sculptor Daniel Chester French, who designed the statue at the Lincoln Memorial, the John Harvard statue, as well as the Minuteman statue at the Lexington/Concor...
, Natasha Ramos, and Jack Venom. In 2007, Kenna
Kenna

Joe Lebron, AKA Kenna, born Kenna Zemedkun, is an Ethiopian-born United States musician. The eldest son of an immigrant family that relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio, Ohio , Kenna began to express an interest in music upon receiving a copy of U2's The Joshua Tree....
 released his album, Make Sure They See My Face
Make Sure They See My Face

Make Sure They See My Face is the second album by Kenna.When the album was first announced in 2005, it was named Make Sure They See My Face....
.
Releases for 2008 Included N*E*R*D
N*E*R*D

N.E.R.D is a funk rock, alternative rock and alternative hip hop band formed in 2001. Their music is best described as funk rock, with various other influences, including Hip hop music, Contemporary R&B, soul music, alternative rock, and blues....
 and Robin Thicke
Robin Thicke

Robin Charles Thicke is an United States Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and occasional actor....
. Releases Planned for 2009 are to include Chester French
Chester French

Chester French is an American pop music band consisting of two members, Maxwell Drummey and D.A. Wallach. They met as college students at Harvard University, naming their band after sculptor Daniel Chester French, who designed the statue at the Lincoln Memorial, the John Harvard statue, as well as the Minuteman statue at the Lexington/Concor...
, Teyana Taylor, Kenna
Kenna

Joe Lebron, AKA Kenna, born Kenna Zemedkun, is an Ethiopian-born United States musician. The eldest son of an immigrant family that relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio, Ohio , Kenna began to express an interest in music upon receiving a copy of U2's The Joshua Tree....
, Clipse
Clipse

Clipse is a Virginia-based hip hop music duo. Formed in 1992 by brothers Malice and Pusha T , the group is affiliated with multi-platinum production team The Neptunes....
 and Teriyaki Boyz
Teriyaki Boyz

Teriyaki Boyz is a Japanese hip hop group from Tokyo, Japan. The group consists of Ilmari and Ryo-Z from Rip Slyme, VERBAL from m-flo, rapper Wise and Nigo, the DJ and founder of the popular Japanese streetware brand A Bathing Ape....
.

Current roster


Artists

  • Clipse
    Clipse

    Clipse is a Virginia-based hip hop music duo. Formed in 1992 by brothers Malice and Pusha T , the group is affiliated with multi-platinum production team The Neptunes....
  • Chester French
    Chester French

    Chester French is an American pop music band consisting of two members, Maxwell Drummey and D.A. Wallach. They met as college students at Harvard University, naming their band after sculptor Daniel Chester French, who designed the statue at the Lincoln Memorial, the John Harvard statue, as well as the Minuteman statue at the Lexington/Concor...
  • Fam-Lay
    FAM-LAY

    Fam-Lay is arguably the best rapper from Norfolk, Virginia, Virginia. Signed to The Neptunes' Star Trak Entertainment imprint, he first gained notoriety through several guest appearances he made on various Neptunes-related projects, including the Clipse's debut album Lord Willin in 2002....
  • Kenna
  • Dhalia (Natasha Ramos)
  • N.E.R.D
  • Pat Piff
  • Pharrell
  • Robin Thicke
    Robin Thicke

    Robin Charles Thicke is an United States Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and occasional actor....
  • Rosco P. Coldchain
  • Teyana Taylor
  • Teriyaki Boyz
    Teriyaki Boyz

    Teriyaki Boyz is a Japanese hip hop group from Tokyo, Japan. The group consists of Ilmari and Ryo-Z from Rip Slyme, VERBAL from m-flo, rapper Wise and Nigo, the DJ and founder of the popular Japanese streetware brand A Bathing Ape....
  • The High Speed Scene
    The High Speed Scene

    The High Speed Scene is a Power pop band that originated in San Francisco, California but then moved to Hollywood to further their career. They belong to Interscope Records, after being convinced by N.E.R.D., fans of the band themselves....
  • Veneno
    Veneno

    Veneno is a production company based in Los Angeles, CA founded in 2000 by producer/director Dago Gonzalez and specializing in concert video design, music videos, and EPKs....


Former Artists

  • Kelis
    Kelis

    Kelis Rogers-Jones , better known as Kelis , is an American contemporary R&B singer-songwriter. Since her debut, Kelis has had nine top forty singles as a solo artist and, as a featured artist, has had six top forty singles to date....
     (Active, signed to Fort Knocks Entertainment
    Fort Knocks Entertainment

    Fort Knocks Entertainment is an United States East Coast hip hop and R&B record label founded in 2004 by record producer, Just Blaze....
    )
  • Slim Thug
    Slim Thug

    Slim Thug is an United States rapper. He gained mainstream attention for his contribution to the popular single from rapper Mike Jones, ?Still Tippin?....
     (Active, with Koch Records
    Koch Records

    E1 Music , the primary subsidiary of E1 Entertainment LP, is the largest independent record label in the United States. It is also distributed by the Universal Music Group in Europe and in Asia under the name E1 Universal....
    )
  • Vanessa Marquez
    Vanessa Marquez (singer)

    Vanessa Marquez is an United States pop music singer.She is best known being featured on singer Justin Timberlake's song "Rock Your Body", and background vocals on his song "I'm Lovin' It"....
     (Active, unsigned)
  • Spymob
    Spymob

    Spymob is a pop rock band, from Minneapolis, Minnesota most well known for their appearance on the 2003 Star Trak Entertainment compilation The Neptunes present Clones, with the song "Half Steering Half Eating Ice Cream." They also provided backing instruments for N.E.R.D.'s 2002 debut In Search Of......
     (Inactive)
  • Snoop Dogg
    Snoop Dogg

    Cordozar Calvin Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg , is a Grammy Award-nominated American rapper, record producer, and actor....
     (Active, on Doggystyle Records
    Doggystyle Records

    Doggystyle Records is a record label founded by Snoop Dogg at the end of his self-described "servitude" at Master P's No Limit Records. The idea of an independent record label came up when Snoop left Death Row Records earlier than finishing his second album Tha Doggfather....
    )
  • Supercat (Inactive)


Affiliate Artists

  • Snoop Dogg (Doggstyle Records/Geffen Records
    Geffen Records

    Geffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group....
    )
  • Jay-Z
    Jay-Z

    Shawn Corey Carter , better known as his stage name, Jay-Z, is an American hip hop artist and businessman. He is the former Chief executive officer of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records....
     (Live Nation)
  • Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Trevor Smith, Jr., better known as Busta Rhymes , is a Grammy Award-nominated Jamaican?United States rapping, songwriter, and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the name Busta Rhymes after watching him perform....
     (Universal Motown/Flipmode
    Flipmode

    Flipmode may refer to:* Flipmode Entertainment, a record label founded in 1994 by hip hop artist Busta Rhymes.* Flipmode Squad, a production crew and musical family, founded and fronted by rapper Busta Rhymes. ...
    )
  • Nelly
    Nelly

    Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. , better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapping, singing, actor and entrepreneur. He has performed with the rap group St....
     (Deerty Ent./Universal Motown)
  • Spymob
    Spymob

    Spymob is a pop rock band, from Minneapolis, Minnesota most well known for their appearance on the 2003 Star Trak Entertainment compilation The Neptunes present Clones, with the song "Half Steering Half Eating Ice Cream." They also provided backing instruments for N.E.R.D.'s 2002 debut In Search Of......
  • Justin Vince
  • Tammy Lucas


Discography


Albums

|align="left"|Lord Willin'
Lord Willin'

Lord Willin' is the debut album from Virginia hip hop music duo Clipse. Released in late 2002, the album was certified gold by the RIAA on October 1, 2002....
  • Artist: Clipse
  • Released: August 20, 2002
  • Promotion Label: Star Trak
  • Distribution Label: Arista
    Arista Records

    Arista Records is an United States record label. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and operates under the RCA Records....
  • Chart positions: #4 US Billboard 200
    Billboard 200

    The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling Albums and extended play in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine....
     on September 07, 2002
  • RIAA certification
    RIAA certification

    In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and single sold through retail and other ancillary markets....
    : Platinum (U.S.)
  • Singles: "Grindin'
    Grindin'

    "'Grindin" is the first single from the Virginia Beach hip-hop music duo Clipse. The song was produced by The Neptunes and featured on the Clipse's debut album, Lord Willin'....
    ", "When the Last Time
    When the Last Time

    "When the Last Time" is the second official single from the Clipse's album Lord Willin. The song features Pharrell and Kelis and was produced by The Neptunes....
    " feat. Pharrell & Kelis
    Kelis

    Kelis Rogers-Jones , better known as Kelis , is an American contemporary R&B singer-songwriter. Since her debut, Kelis has had nine top forty singles as a solo artist and, as a featured artist, has had six top forty singles to date....
    , "Ma, I Don't Love Her
    Ma, I Don't Love Her

    "Ma, I Don't Love Her" is the third official single from the Clipse off their album Lord Willin. It features Faith Evans and was produced by The Neptunes....
    " feat. Faith Evans
    Faith Evans

    Faith Ren?e Evans is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and author. Often referred to as the 'First Lady of R&B', she is the widow of the Notorious B.I.G....
    , "Cot Damn" feat. Ab-Liva, Rosco P. Coldchain
|- |align="left"|The Neptunes Present... Clones
The Neptunes Present... Clones

The Neptunes Present... Clones is an album of songs from various artists, produced by the production duo of Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams, known as The Neptunes....
  • Artist: The Neptunes featuring various artists
  • Released: August 19, 2003
  • Promotion Label: Star Trak
  • Distribution Label: Arista
  • Chart Position: #1 US Billboard 200
  • RIAA certification
    RIAA certification

    In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and single sold through retail and other ancillary markets....
    : Gold (U.S.)
  • Singles: "Frontin'
    Frontin'

    "Frontin", is a 2003 in music song by record producer Pharrell. The title refers to putting up a facade , typically to impress peers. The song features rapper Jay-Z, is written by Pharrell and produced by The Neptunes....
    " by Pharrell feat. Jay-Z
    Jay-Z

    Shawn Corey Carter , better known as his stage name, Jay-Z, is an American hip hop artist and businessman. He is the former Chief executive officer of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records....
    , "Light Your Ass On Fire" by Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Trevor Smith, Jr., better known as Busta Rhymes , is a Grammy Award-nominated Jamaican?United States rapping, songwriter, and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the name Busta Rhymes after watching him perform....
     feat. Pharrell, "Hot Damn
    Hot Damn

    "Hot Damn" is a 2003 single by Clipse from The Neptunes' compilation album The Neptunes Present... Clones. It features Pharrell and Rosco P....
    " by Clipse
    Clipse

    Clipse is a Virginia-based hip hop music duo. Formed in 1992 by brothers Malice and Pusha T , the group is affiliated with multi-platinum production team The Neptunes....
     feat. Ab-Liva, Pharrell & Rosco P. Coldchain, "It Blows My Mind" by Snoop Dogg
    Snoop Dogg

    Cordozar Calvin Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg , is a Grammy Award-nominated American rapper, record producer, and actor....
|- |align="left"|Tasty
  • Artist: Kelis
  • Released: December 9, 2003 (U.S.), December 8, 2003 (Europe)
  • Promotion Label: Star Trak
  • Distribution Label: Arista
  • Chart Position: #27 US Billboard 200 on December 27, 2003
  • RIAA certification
    RIAA certification

    In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and single sold through retail and other ancillary markets....
    : Gold (U.S.)
  • Singles: "Milkshake
    Milkshake (song)

    "Milkshake" is a song by American contemporary R&B singer Kelis from her third studio album, Tasty . Written and produced by The Neptunes, the song was released as the album's lead single....
    ", "Trick Me
    Trick Me

    "Trick Me" is a song by American contemporary R&B singer Kelis from her third studio album, Tasty . Written and produced by Dallas Austin?well-known for writing and producing hits for artists such as TLC and Janet Jackson?, the ska-tinged track was released as the album's second single in May 2004....
    ", "Millionaire
    Millionaire (song)

    "Millionaire" is a song by American contemporary R&B singer Kelis, featuring American singer-rapper Andr? 3000?half of the hip hop music duo OutKast....
    " feat. André 3000, "In Public" feat. Nas
    Nas

    Nasir Jones, , , better known by his stage name Nas, , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapping and actor. The son of jazz musician Olu Dara, he was born and raised in the Queensbridge, Queens housing projects in New York City....
|- |align="left"|Fly or Die
Fly or Die

Fly or Die is the second album for rock band N.E.R.D consisting of Pharrell and Chad Hugo of production team the Neptunes and Shay Haley released on March 23, 2004....
  • Artist: N*E*R*D
  • Released: March 23, 2004
  • Promotion Label: Star Trak
  • Distribution Label: Virgin
  • Chart Position: #6 US Billboard 200 on April 10, 2004
  • RIAA certification
    RIAA certification

    In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and single sold through retail and other ancillary markets....
    : Gold (U.S.)
  • Singles: "She Wants To Move
    She Wants to Move

    "She Wants to Move" is a single by hip hop music and Rock music group N.E.R.D from their album Fly or Die. It was written by Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo....
    ", "Maybe"
|- |align="left"|R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece
  • Artist: Snoop Dogg
  • Released: November 16, 2004
  • Promotion Label: Doggystyle/Geffen/Star Trak
  • Distribution Label: Interscope Records
    Interscope Records

    Interscope Records is an United States record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group....
  • Chart positions: #6 US Billboard 200 on December 04, 2004
  • RIAA certification
    RIAA certification

    In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and single sold through retail and other ancillary markets....
    : Platinum (U.S., U.K., CAN), Gold (Fr, NZ, AUS)
  • Singles: "Drop It Like It's Hot
    Drop It Like It's Hot

    "Drop It Like It's Hot" is a 2004 Hip hop music number-one hit single by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell. Snoop performs the chorus and the second and third verses ....
    " feat. Pharrell, "Let's Get Blown
    Let's Get Blown

    "Let's Get Blown" is the second single release from Snoop Dogg's album R&G The Masterpiece, produced by The Neptunes and featuring Pharrell....
    ", "Signs
    Signs (song)

    "Signs" is the third single from rapper Snoop Dogg's seventh studio album, R&G : The Masterpiece . It was produced by The Neptunes, and it features singers Charlie Wilson and Justin Timberlake....
    " feat. Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    Justin Randall Timberlake is an United Statesn pop music singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. He has won six Grammy Awards as well as an Emmy Award....
    , "Ups & Downs
    Ups & Downs

    "Ups & Downs"/"Bang Out" is the fourth single of Snoop Dogg's album R&G The Masterpiece. It is the first one that wasn't produced by The Neptunes....
    " feat. The Bee Gees
|- |align="left"|The High Speed Scene
The High Speed Scene (album)

The High Speed Scene is the self-titled 3rd release and debut studio album by Power pop band The High Speed Scene. It was released on March 22, 2005 by Star Trak and Interscope records....
  • Artist: The High Speed Scene
  • Released: March 22, 2005
  • Promotion Label: Star Trak/Geffen
  • Distribution Label: Interscope Records
  • Chart positions: -
  • RIAA certification
    RIAA certification

    In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and single sold through retail and other ancillary markets....
    : -
  • Singles: -
|- |align="left"|Already Platinum
Already Platinum

Already Platinum is an album by Southern hip hop Slim Thug released in June 2005. It was released on Pharrell and Chad Hugo's Star Trak label....
  • Artist: Slim Thug
  • Released: July 12, 2005
  • Promotion Label: Star Trak/Geffen
  • Distribution Label: Interscope Records
  • Chart positions: #2 US Billboard 200 on July 30, 2005
  • RIAA certification
    RIAA certification

    In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and single sold through retail and other ancillary markets....
    : Gold (U.S.)
  • Singles: "Like A Boss
    Like a Boss

    "Like a Boss" is the first official single from Slim Thug's first album Already Platinum. The song is produced by The Neptunes....
    ", "3 Kings
    3 Kings (song)

    "3 Kings" is the second single from Slim Thug's first album Already Platinum. The song is produced by Mr. Lee and features Atlanta rapper T.I. and UGK member Bun B....
    " feat. T.I.
    T.I.

    Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., , better known by his stage name T.I., and also by his alter ego T.I.P., is a Grammy-award winning American rapping, songwriter, executive producer#Music, actor, and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records....
     & Bun B
    Bun B

    Bernard Freeman, better known by his stage name Bun B, is an United States rapper and one half of the southern hip hop duo UGK....
    , "I Ain't Heard Of That" feat. Pharrell & Bun B
    Bun B

    Bernard Freeman, better known by his stage name Bun B, is an United States rapper and one half of the southern hip hop duo UGK....
    , "Diamonds (Remix)" feat. Young Jeezy
    Young Jeezy

    Jay Jenkins better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, is an United States rapper....
     & Killa Kyleon & Slick Pulla
    Slick Pulla

    Slick Pulla is an United States Hip hop music artist from Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia . He is signed to Young Jeezy's record label Corporate Thugz Entertainment....
    , "Incredible Feelin'" feat. Jazze Pha
    Jazze Pha

    Phalon Anton Alexander, better known by his stage name Jazze Pha , is an United States record producer, songwriter, singer and rapping from Memphis, Tennessee ....
|- |align="left"|In My Mind
In My Mind (Pharrell album)

In My Mind is the first solo album by American rapping, singer and record producer Pharrell. It was released on July 25, 2006. It includes the three already-released singles "Can I Have It Like That" , "Angel " and "Number One " and performances featuring Jay-Z, Nelly, Slim Thug, Snoop Dogg, Lauren, Jamie Cullum and Pusha T of Clipse....
  • Artist: Pharrell
  • Released: July 25, 2006
  • Promotion Label: Star Trak
  • Distribution Label: Interscope Records
  • Chart positions: #3 US Billboard 200 on August 12, 2006
  • RIAA certification
    RIAA certification

    In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and single sold through retail and other ancillary markets....
    : Gold (U.S.)
  • Singles: "Can I Have It Like That
    Can I Have It like That

    "Can I Have It Like That" is a song performed by rapper Pharrell Williams featuring Gwen Stefani. It was written and produced by Williams for his 2006 debut album In My Mind , and the song is the opening track....
    " feat. Gwen Stefani
    Gwen Stefani

    Gwen Ren?e Stefani is an American recording artist and fashion designer. Stefani serves as lead vocalist for the rock music band No Doubt. Formed with influences ranging from punk rock to new wave music, their third wave ska oriented third studio album Tragic Kingdom propelled them to stardom, selling 16 million copies worldwide....
    , "Angel
    Angel (Pharrell song)

    "Angel" is the second European single from Pharrell's debut album, In My Mind . It debuted on November 29, 2005 in the UK and was backed heavily by BBC Radio 1 where at one point it was their most played record....
    " (only in released in the U.K.), "Number One
    Number One (Pharrell song)

    "Number One" is the third single by rapper, record producer, and singer Pharrell. The heavily synthesized song, produced by Pharrell, is from his debut album In My Mind and features rapper Kanye West....
    " feat. Kanye West
    Kanye West

    Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, record producer and singer. He released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004, his second album Late Registration in 2005, his third album Graduation in 2007, and his fourth album 808s & Heartbreak in 2008....
    , "That Girl" feat. Snoop Dogg
|- |align="left"|The Evolution of Robin Thicke
The Evolution of Robin Thicke

The Evolution of Robin Thicke is the second studio album by United States singer-songwriter Robin Thicke, released by Star Trak/Interscope records on October 3, 2006 ....
  • Artist: Robin Thicke
  • Released: October 3, 2006
  • Re-released: February 13, 2007 (Deluxe Edition)
  • Promotion Label: Star Trak
  • Distribution Label: Interscope Records
  • Chart positions: #5 US Billboard 200 on March 17, 2007
  • RIAA certification
    RIAA certification

    In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and single sold through retail and other ancillary markets....
    : Platinum (U.S.)
  • Singles: "Wanna Love U Girl
    Wanna Love U Girl

    "Wanna Love You Girl" is the lead single by blue-eyed soul singer/songwriter Robin Thicke from his second album The Evolution of Robin Thicke....
    " feat. Pharrell, "Lost Without U
    Lost Without U

    "Lost Without U" is the second official single released from Robin Thicke's second album The Evolution of Robin Thicke . It was released in late 2006....
    ", "Can U Believe
    Can U Believe

    "Can U Believe" is the third single from Robin Thicke second studio album The Evolution of Robin Thicke. Originally "Got 2 Be Down" was expected to be the 3rd single but due to Faith Evans recent pregnancy plans the release for the single were scrapped even though the song has already began receiving airplay....
    ", "Got 2 Be Down
    Got 2 Be Down

    "Got 2 Be Down" is the fourth single from Robin Thicke's second studio album The Evolution of Robin Thicke. It was officially released to radio stations on October 2, 2007....
    " feat. Faith Evans
|- |align="left"|Hell Hath No Fury
Hell Hath No Fury

Hell Hath No Fury is the critically acclaimed second album of Virginia hip hop music duo Clipse, released on November 28, 2006 in Ireland and on December 7, 2006 in the U.S....
  • Artist: Clipse
  • Released: November 28, 2006
  • Promotion Label: Re-Up Gang/Star Trak
  • Distribution Label: Jive
  • Chart positions: #14 US Billboard 200 on December 16, 2006
  • RIAA certification
    RIAA certification

    In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and single sold through retail and other ancillary markets....
    : 194,000
  • Singles: "Mr. Me Too
    Mr. Me Too

    "Mr. Me Too" is the first single from the Clipse album Hell Hath No Fury. The song features, and was produced by Pharrell....
    " feat. Pharrell, "Wamp Wamp (What It Do)
    Wamp Wamp (What It Do)

    "Wamp Wamp " is the second single from the 2006 Clipse album Hell Hath No Fury. The song features Slim Thug and was produced by Pharrell.It was the Unleashed video on MTV2 on October 30, 2006, and was the "New Joint" of the day on 106 & Park on November 3, 2006....
    " feat. Slim Thug
|- |align="left"|Make Sure They See My Face
Make Sure They See My Face

Make Sure They See My Face is the second album by Kenna.When the album was first announced in 2005, it was named Make Sure They See My Face....
  • Artist: Kenna
  • Released: October 16, 2007
  • Promotion Label: Star Trak
  • Distribution Label: Interscope Records
  • Chart positions: #124 US Billboard 200 on November 03, 2007
  • RIAA certification
    RIAA certification

    In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and single sold through retail and other ancillary markets....
    : -
  • Singles: "Out Of Control (State Of Emotion)", "Say Goodbye To Love"
|- |align="left"|Seeing Sounds
Seeing Sounds

Seeing Sounds is the third studio album by American hip hop music, rock music, funk band N.E.R.D released on June 6, 2008, through Star Trak Entertainment and Interscope Records....
  • Artist: N*E*R*D
  • Released: June 10, 2008
  • Promotion Label: Star Trak
  • Distribution Label: Interscope Records
  • Chart positions: -
  • RIAA certification
    RIAA certification

    In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and single sold through retail and other ancillary markets....
    : -
  • Singles: "Everyone Nose"
|- |align="left"|From a Planet Called Harlem
  • Artist: Teyana Taylor
  • Release: TBD
  • Promotion Label: Star Trak
  • Distribution Label: Interscope Records
  • Chart positions: -
  • RIAA certification
    RIAA certification

    In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and single sold through retail and other ancillary markets....
    : -
  • Singles: "Google Me" (prod. by Jazze Pha
    Jazze Pha

    Phalon Anton Alexander, better known by his stage name Jazze Pha , is an United States record producer, songwriter, singer and rapping from Memphis, Tennessee ....
    )
|- |align="left"|Something Else
Something Else (Robin Thicke album)

Something Else is the third studio album by United States R&B singer Robin Thicke, released on September 30, 2008. It is a follow up to Thicke's highly successful second album The Evolution of Robin Thicke and features a guest appearance by Lil Wayne....
  • Artist: Robin Thicke
  • Release: September, 2008
  • Promotion Label: Star Trak
  • Distribution Label: Interscope Records
  • Chart positions: -
  • RIAA certification
    RIAA certification

    In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and single sold through retail and other ancillary markets....
    : -
  • Singles: -
|- |align="left"|Dat Missile
  • Artist: FAM-LAY
  • Release: TBD
  • Promotion Label: Star Trak
  • Distribution Label: Interscope Records
  • Chart positions: -
  • RIAA certification
    RIAA certification

    In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and single sold through retail and other ancillary markets....
    : -
  • Singles: "Da Beeper Record" feat. Pharrell|- |align="left|Serious Japanese
    Serious Japanese

    Serious Japanese is the second album released by Japanese hip-hop group Teriyaki Boyz. It is scheduled to be released on January 28, 2009 in Japan by Star Trak Entertainment....
    • Artist: Teriyaki Boyz
      Teriyaki Boyz

      Teriyaki Boyz is a Japanese hip hop group from Tokyo, Japan. The group consists of Ilmari and Ryo-Z from Rip Slyme, VERBAL from m-flo, rapper Wise and Nigo, the DJ and founder of the popular Japanese streetware brand A Bathing Ape....
    • Release: January 29, 2009 (Japan); February 3rd, 2009 (U.S).
    • Promotion Label: Star Trak Entertainment
    • Distribution Label: Interscope Records
    • Chart Positions:-
    • RIAA Certification
      RIAA certification

      In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and single sold through retail and other ancillary markets....
    • Singles: Zock On!
      Zock On!

      "Zock On!" is a single released by Teriyaki Boyz released as the second single from their studio album Serious Japanese. It was produced by The Neptunes and features Busta Rhymes and Pharrell....
      , Work That!
      Work That!

      "Work That!" is the third single from Japanese hip-hop group Teriyaki Boyz's studio album Serious Japanese. The song features Pharrell and Chris Brown ....
    |- |align="left|Love The Future
    • Artist: Chester French
      Chester French

      Chester French is an American pop music band consisting of two members, Maxwell Drummey and D.A. Wallach. They met as college students at Harvard University, naming their band after sculptor Daniel Chester French, who designed the statue at the Lincoln Memorial, the John Harvard statue, as well as the Minuteman statue at the Lexington/Concor...
    • Release: TBD
    • Promotion Label- Star Trak
    • Distribution Label- Interscope
    • Chart Positions:-
    • RIAA Certification
      RIAA certification

      In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and single sold through retail and other ancillary markets....
      -
    • Singles: TBD
    |- |align="left|The God Unwilling
    • Artist C.R.S. (Child, Rebel, Soldier)
    • Release:Winter 2009
    • Promotion Label: Star trak
    • Distribution Label: Interscope
    • Chart Positions
    • RIAA Certification
      RIAA certification

      In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and single sold through retail and other ancillary markets....
    • Singles: US Placers
      US Placers

      "Us Placers" is the debut single of Child Rebel Soldier, a supergroup consisting of Hip hop music artists Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West and Pharrell Williams....


    See also

    • List of record labels
      List of record labels

      This is a list of notable record labels.Owing to the large number of entries, the list has been divided by the first letter of the label's name, with labels starting with a number added to this page:...