Chinga Chang Records
Chinga Chang Records | |
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
Official website | chingachang |
Chinga Chang Records is a
History
Early years
Chinga Chang Records was founded as a boutique hip hop label in 2003,[3] by Philadelphia native Dan Herman, also known as DMAK.[1] Herman, then only 18[3] eventually established offices in Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida.[4]
In July 2006, the label released its first single, "Meal of the Day", by company artist Temp, which became popular in
Also in 2006, CEO Herman signed
In June 2007, the label released the mixtape The Official Joints LP via digital download, which included unreleased music by artists such as
Later signings
In June 2013, it was announced that former Nickelodeon actress Amanda Bynes had been offered a record deal by Chinga Chang, after Herman cleared the idea with The Orchard and Sony Entertainment.[2] According to Herman, he retracted the offer after Bynes failed to show up to a meeting with Wyclef Jean. Herman instead signed the artist D Rock Starr,[6] who had previously provided the hook for the track "I Feel Bad for You Son" on Half a Klip.[7] D Rock's first single on Chinga Chang was "Sour Patch Kid", a diss track to Bynes.[6]
In October 2013, Chinga Chang signed the rap group G4 Boyz,[8] with distribution provided through Sony Entertainment.[9] Also that month Chinga Chang signed Philadelphia rapper Cassidy,[4] with Wyclef and DJ Premier slated to help with Cassidy's next album; however, a few weeks later the deal fell through, with Herman quoting artistic differences.[1]
Herman instead signed Atlanta-based rapper
A new album by Drock Star was announced for September 15, 2014, titled American Dream.[12] Atlanta-based rapper 9Gotti signed to the label on May 20, 2014,[3] after releasing a single on the label a week earlier.[13]
Around July 2013,
Artists
- Current artists
- D Rock Star
- KoolK (Devine Hendricks)
- King Joe
- Lil' Scrappy[15]
- Rych
- 9Gotti
- Previous artists
- Temp[3]
- Kool G Rap
- Cassidy
Discography
Albums
- 2006: Chang Gang Vol. 1: Stackin' Euros by Various Artists (KRS-One, Ras Kass, Big Pun, and Sean Price)
- 2007: Half a Klip by Kool G Rap
- 2007: The Official Joints LP by Various Artists (
- 2014: Reparations by Lil Scrappy[16]
- 2014: Potential Genius by Rych
- 2020: Walk By Faith by ELCAMINO
Singles
- 2006: "Meal of the Day" by Temp
- 2013: "Sour Patch Kid" by D Rock Star ft. DMAK
- 2013: You Only Live Once" by D Rock Star
- 2013: "They Hate Me" by Lil' Scrappy ft. Young Buck[16]
- 2013: "Juicy On My Mind" by Lil' Scrappy
- 2014: "Strange Fruit" by King Joe
- 2014: "Witness" by 9Gotti
- 2014: "Imagination" by Rych
- 2014: "Need I Say More" by Rych
Further reading
- Interview with Daniel Herman at Hip Hop Business (December 2013)
References
- ^ a b c d "Chinga Chang Records CEO Dan Herman Drops Cassidy". Hip Hop Weekly. November 16, 2013. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
- ^ Huffington Post. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "About Us". Chinga Chang Music. Archived from the original on 2014-03-31. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
- ^ a b c d "News". Chinga Chang Music. Archived from the original on 2014-03-26. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
- ^ J-23 (February 8, 2008). "Kool G Rap – Half A Klip | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews". HipHop DX. Archived from the original on August 13, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
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- ^ "New Artists". Chinga Changa Music. Archived from the original on 2014-03-29. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
- ^ "G4 Boyz @G4BOYZ Sign With Chinga Chang Records". PaperChaster.com. October 24, 2013. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
- ^ James, Jesse (October 28, 2013). "The G4 Boyz Sign w/ Chinga O Chang/Sony Records - News". StupidDope. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
- ^ "Can I Get A Record Deal: Dan Herman Of Chinga Chang Records Signs Lil Scrappy And Cassidy". DJs Doing Work. November 3, 2013. Archived from the original on March 13, 2014. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
- Austin-American Statesman. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
- ^ "News". Chinga Chang. May 20, 2014. Archived from the original on May 21, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
- ^ Witness Music Video: 9Gotti
- ^ "Michael Lohan: Police Probe Threats Against Music Honcho". TMZ. 2014-07-25. Retrieved 2014-09-11.
- ^ "HHV Exclusive: Dan Herman talks Chinga Chang Records rumors, Lil' Scrappy, and more". Hip Hop Vibe. January 22, 2014. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
- ^ a b c "Music". Chinga Changa Music. Archived from the original on 2014-03-26. Retrieved 2014-03-25.