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Rich Gang - Lifestyle ft. Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan
Birdman and Rich Gang is back with some more heat. Rich Homie Quan is known for singing hooks, but Young Thug is the lead singer on this one. This song is jamming. Students at college campuses everywhere will be bumping this song this fall. This is an anthem. It reminds me of that late 90's Cash money Records when Mannie Fresh was making all the beats. This song is produced by London on the Track.
Source : Rich Gang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGt_JGHYEO4#t=45
Cash Money Records, Inc. is an American record label founded by brothers Bryan "Birdman"
Williams and Ronald "Slim" Williams, who currently act as CEOs. Today, it operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, and is distributed by Republic Records, formerly Universal Republic.[3][4] The label currently includes artists such as Lil Wayne, Drake, Tyga, Nicki Minaj, Ace Hood, DJ Khaled, Jay Sean, Kevin Rudolf, Limp Bizkit, and Mystikal among others.
1991-1999: Beginnings and deal with Universal Records
Cash Money Records was founded in 1991. Bryan Williams told some of his close friends the original motivation for starting the label:
"I was hoping it would get us out of the projects and into a positive way of life. And we wanted to help other people get out of this poverty"[5]
For its first few years (1991–1994), Cash Money played host to a number of local releases by artists, selling only one album without ever releasing a music video or having a Billboard hit. Some of the label's releases garnered some regional success in New Orleans, Louisiana, but the label was little known to the national rap scene. Artists on the label during this period included the group U.N.L.V. (Uptown Niggas Living Violently), Kilo G, Lil Slim, and PxMxWx. In 1995, the label signed young rappers B.G., Young Buck and Lil Wayne. The signees marked what would be the second wave of Cash Money artists. In 1997, B.G. and Lil Wayne formed the group the Hot Boys together with Juvenile (rapper) (who had already been regionally successful before Cash Money). Although initially they didn't make much impact outside of the region, they would become the label's most well known artists.
Cash Money's big break came in 1998 when the Hot Boys, B.G. and Juvenile in particular, caught the attention of Universal Records executives. In 1998, Cash Money signed a $30 million pressing and distribution with $3 million advance contract with Universal, entitling the label to 85% of its royalties, 50% of its publishing revenues and ownership of all masters. Dino Delvaille, who orchestrated the deal, later told HitQuarters: "I made certain they retained 100% ownership of their work. They deserve it."[6]
After the deal Cash Money records would reach success it hadn't come close to previously. The release of Juvenile's 1998 album 400 Degreez, which was certified 4X Platinum by the RIAA, solidified Cash Money as a powerful label in the national hip-hop scene. Later albums in 1999 such as the Hot Boys' Guerrilla Warfare, B.G.'s Chopper City in the Ghetto, and Lil Wayne's Tha Block Is Hot also saw great chart success and furthered the label's reputation. These albums contained major Billboard hits such as Juvenile's "Back That Azz Up" (#19 on the Billboard Hot 100), B.G.'s "Bling Bling" (#36), and the Hot Boys' "I Need a Hot Girl" (#65). All of Cash Money's albums and singles in this period were solely produced by the label's in-house producer, Mannie Fresh. Their A&R at Universal, Dino Delvaille, said:
"When they first came into the business, they were very reluctant to make records with other people. They probably felt that people would steal their style or flavour, and I had to work hard to get them to open up to making records with Cam’ron, Puffy, and Clipse, among others."[6]
2000-2012: Continued success and various signings
This label's success continued into the 21st century. Between 2001 and 2003, the label sold 7 million albums. The song "Still Fly" by the Big Tymers was nominated for two Grammy Awards. However, B.G. and Juvenile later left the label in 2002, claiming financial mismanagement.[7] In April 2003, Juvenile returned to the label for a reported $4 million deal, and in return, he signed over the rights to Juve The Great, an album which would go on to sell over a million copies and contained the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit "Slow Motion". In 2007, former Hot Boys member Lil Wayne was named president of Cash Money Records and CEO of Young Money Entertainment, giving the rapper full creative control over all releases under the two labels. Later that year, however, Lil Wayne stepped down as president to focus on his career, especially Tha Carter III.[8] In 2008, Lil Wayne re-signed with Cash Money, ensuring that his next few albums will be produced by the label.[9]
In September 2008, the label diversified by releasing rocker Kevin Rudolf's smash-hit debut single "Let It Rock" featuring label-mate Lil Wayne. On October 15, 2008 at the MOBO Awards, British R&B singer Jay Seanannounced that he had signed with Cash Money Records.[10][11] In February 2009, the Williams brothers were featured in CNBC's Newbos: The Rise of America's New Black Overclass, a documentary show profiling several black multi-millionaires.[12] In early 2009 former Roc-A-Fella Records artist Freeway signed with the label.[13] On August 16, 2009, Bow Wow announced that he signed with Cash Money Records.[14]
In 2009, they took part in a major label bidding war for Queens native rapper Nicki Minaj. Eventually, they won the bidding war and Nicki Minaj was signed to them. Cash Money Records popularity grew after signing Minaj and Canadian rapper Drake. On August 5, 2010, production group Cool & Dre signed with Cash Money Records. The production group announced the news via Twitter. They are the first in house producer Cash Money has had since Mannie Fresh.[15][16]
On August 19, 2010, Birdman signed DJ Khaled to the label also signing his label We the Best Music Group as a subsidiary of Cash Money.[17] On February 24, 2012, Cash Money Records signed the nu metal band Limp Bizkit.[18] Wayne said the same day they were close to signing Ashanti.[19]
2013-present: Rich Gang
In February 2013, Birdman released a compilation mixtape with Cash Money and Young Money, entitled Rich Gang: All Stars. Shortly afterwards, he announced a compilation album entitled Rich Gang: Flashy Lifestyle that was due to be released on May 21, 2013—it featured members of Cash Money, Young Money, and various collaborators.[20] The first single from the project, "Tapout" was released on March 19, 2013, and features Lil Wayne, Future, Mack Maine, and Nicki Minaj, with production by 808 Mafia's Southside and TM88.[21] "Fly Rich" featuring Stevie J, Future, Tyga,Meek Mill and Mystikal was also released as a promotional single.[22]
The album's release date was then pushed back to July 23, 2013,[23] while the title was also shortened to just Rich Gang. The album garnered a mixed critical reception and debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200. On October 12, 2013, Birdman announced that he had signed West Coast gangsta rapper The Game, to Cash Money, in addition to several unnamed New York rappers.[24] On December 11, 2013 The Game would then later clarify that he was not officially signed to Cash Money Records.[25][26]
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