Full Surface is a record label founded in 2001, by American hip hop recording artist and record producer Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean. With the help of his protégé, Cassidy, who was the 1st artist signed, the label was established. The label used to operate through Sony's J and through Universal's Interscope, Motown and Universal Motown. However, the label also had released material through joint ventures with other companies outside the Sony BMG group.
In 2001, Philadelphia-based battle rapperCassidy, was the 1st artist to sign a recording contract with Full Surface. His March 2004 debut major label studio album Split Personality was certified Gold in America in April 2004. In 2002, it was announced Swizz Beatz signed Southern rapper Yung Wun, to the label. In a January 2003 interview with AllHipHop, Swizz Beatz said: "My new label [Full Surface] is on its way, by storm. We are moving like the army on the creep. I wanted something new so I got a mix of talent – Bounty Killa, Cassidy, Mashonda, Yung Wun, Big Tigg and Mr. Sweat – with me the beat man."[1]
In 2005, Cleveland-based rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, signed with Full Surface and secured a distribution deal with Interscope, the following year.[2] In 2005, DMX was about to sign to Full Surface but chose Sony Urban Music instead.[3] In April 2006, it was announced Ruff Ryders alumni Eve, signed a joint venture deal with Full Surface and Dr. Dre's Aftermath.[4] Eve went on to release the singles "Tambourine" and "Give It to You". In October 2007, it was announced another Ruff Ryders alumni, Drag-On, signed a record deal with Full Surface.[5][6]
The Individualz - A group of music producers, composed of Avenue, Joe Bravo and Jose, who have produced songs for Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Swizz Beatz, 50 Cent, Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige.[10]
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Full Surface is a record label founded in 2001 by American hip hop recording artist and record producer Kasseem Swizz Beatz Dean With the help of his protege Cassidy who was the 1st artist signed the label was established The label used to operate through Sony s J and through Universal s Interscope Motown and Universal Motown However the label also had released material through joint ventures with other companies outside the Sony BMG group Full Surface RecordsParent companyWarner Sony UniversalFounded2001FounderKasseem DeanDistributor s Atlantic In the US WEA International Inc Outside the US GenreHip hop R amp BCountry of originUnited StatesLocationNew York City New York Contents 1 History 2 Artists 3 DJs and producers 4 Discography 5 References 6 External linksHistory editIn 2001 Philadelphia based battle rapper Cassidy was the 1st artist to sign a recording contract with Full Surface His March 2004 debut major label studio album Split Personality was certified Gold in America in April 2004 In 2002 it was announced Swizz Beatz signed Southern rapper Yung Wun to the label In a January 2003 interview with AllHipHop Swizz Beatz said My new label Full Surface is on its way by storm We are moving like the army on the creep I wanted something new so I got a mix of talent Bounty Killa Cassidy Mashonda Yung Wun Big Tigg and Mr Sweat with me the beat man 1 In 2005 Cleveland based rap group Bone Thugs n Harmony signed with Full Surface and secured a distribution deal with Interscope the following year 2 In 2005 DMX was about to sign to Full Surface but chose Sony Urban Music instead 3 In April 2006 it was announced Ruff Ryders alumni Eve signed a joint venture deal with Full Surface and Dr Dre s Aftermath 4 Eve went on to release the singles Tambourine and Give It to You In October 2007 it was announced another Ruff Ryders alumni Drag On signed a record deal with Full Surface 5 6 Artists editBone Thugs n Harmony Cassidy Drag On 7 Eve 8 Mashonda Rich Hil 9 Swizz Beatz Yung WunDJs and producers editThe Individualz A group of music producers composed of Avenue Joe Bravo and Jose who have produced songs for Bone Thugs n Harmony Swizz Beatz 50 Cent Jay Z and Mary J Blige 10 Neo da Matrix A producer from Philadelphia Also signed to Ruff Ryders Entertainment and was signed with Roc A Fella Records 11 Snags A producer who has produced songs for Swizz Beatz and Jadakiss Swizz BeatzDiscography editAll releases distributed by J Records unless otherwise noted Artist Album Details Swizz Beatz Swizz Beatz Presents G H E T T O Stories released with Ruff Ryders and DreamWorks Released December 10 2002 Chart position 50 U S Singles Guilty Bigger Business Cassidy Split Personality Released March 16 2004 Chart position 2 U S Singles Hotel Get No Better RIAA certification Gold Yung Wun The Dirtiest Thirstiest Released December 7 2004 Chart position Singles Yung Wun Anthem Tear It Up Walk It Talk It Cassidy I m a Hustla Released June 28 2005 Chart position 5 U S Singles I m a Hustla B Boy Stance Mashonda January Joy Released November 9 2005 Chart position Singles Back of da Club Blackout Bone Thugs n Harmony Strength amp Loyalty released with Interscope Released May 8 2007 Chart position 2 U S Singles I Tried Lil L O V E Swizz Beatz One Man Band Man released with Universal Motown Released August 21 2007 Chart position 7 U S Singles It s Me Bitches Money in the Bank Top Down Cassidy B A R S The Barry Adrian Reese Story Released November 6 2007 Chart position 10 U S Singles My Drink n My 2 Step Innocent Man Misunderstood References edit AllHipHop Swizz Beats Signs Tigga Keith Sweat And Others To New Label Exclusive Hip Hop News Interviews Rumors Rap amp Music Videos Allhiphop allhiphop com Retrieved 22 April 2018 AllHipHop Bone Thug N Harmony Ink Deal With Interscope Through Swizz Beatz Full Surface Label Exclusive Hip Hop News Interviews Rumors Rap amp Music Videos Allhiphop allhiphop com Retrieved 22 April 2018 Reid Shaheem Dukes Rahman January 2006 Mixtape Monday Headlines The Streets Is Talking News amp Notes From The Underground MTV Archived from the original on January 4 2006 Retrieved November 22 2021 Eve Signs Joint Venture with Swizz Beatz and Dr Dre XXL XXL Mag Retrieved 22 April 2018 Drag On Signs With Swizz Beatz s Full Surface Records XXL XXL Mag Retrieved 22 April 2018 BREAKING Drag On Signs With Swizz Beatz hiphopdx com Retrieved 22 April 2018 Drag On Signs With Swizz Beatz s Full Surface Records XXL XXL Mag Retrieved 22 April 2018 Eve Signs Joint Venture with Swizz Beatz and Dr Dre XXL XXL Mag Retrieved 4 November 2021 Isn t He Rich Rich Hilfiger s Rap Career Is Poised To Take Off Observer INDIVIDUALZ Listen and Stream Free Music Albums New Releases Photos Videos Myspace Retrieved 22 April 2018 Neo Da Matrix twitter com NeoDaMatrix Listen and Stream Free Music Albums New Releases Photos Videos Myspace Retrieved 22 April 2018 External links editFull Surface Records Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w 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