Grand Hustle Records
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Grand Hustle Records | |
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Founded | 2003 |
Founder |
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Status | Active |
Distributor(s) | EMPIRE |
Genre | |
Country of origin | United States |
Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
Official website | hstlgng32 |
Grand Hustle Records (formerly Grand Hustle Entertainment), also known as Hustle Gang Music, is an American hip hop
The label has released 33
History
2003–11: Beginnings and various signings
Due to the poor commercial reception of his debut album,
In 2005, fellow
By early 2006, T.I. had signed fellow
On October 13, 2007, federal authorities arrested T.I. four hours before the
In May 2008, T.I. signed up-and-coming Atlanta-based musician
In 2008, T.I. also signed Philadelphia-based rapper Meek Mill to Grand Hustle. Shortly after, Mill was arrested, charged with a crime and ordered to serve seven months in jail. Mill was released during the early portion of 2009.[22] Due to T.I.'s and Mill's respective legal troubles, Mill was never able to release an album under Grand Hustle and they parted ways in 2010.[23][24]
In 2008, P$C member
On September 1, 2010, T.I. and his wife
2011–2016: Get Dough or Die series
In 2011, T.I. signed his youngest brother Bryce Harris, better known by his stage name GFM Bryyce.
On January 18, 2013, it was announced T.I. drew a close to his 10-year contract with Atlantic Records the month before, after releasing
In March 2013, T.I. and B.o.B filmed the music video for "Memories Back Then", a song featuring Kendrick Lamar and Kris Stephens. The song, which was recorded for Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head, failed to appear on Trouble Man due to sample-clearance issues, it was announced to be being released as the lead single from the upcoming Grand Hustle Presents: Hustle Gang compilation album.[46][47] The music video for "Memories Back Then", directed by Philly Fly Boy, was released April 22, 2013.[48] The song was then officially released via iTunes the next day.[49] The song has since debuted at #88 on the Billboard Hot 100.
On April 4, T.I. revealed the label would release a mixtape titled,
On December 28, 2013, Glenn Thomas, better known by his stage name Doe B, died after being shot in his home state of
In an August 2014 interview with
In March 2015, it was announced the
In September 2015,
On September 19, 2016, Grand Hustle released the compilation H.G.O.E. (Hustle Gang Over Errrrythang), featuring guest appearances from Young Thug, Chocolate Droppa, Future, Migos, B.o.B, London Jae, Young Dro, Trae tha Truth, Lotto Savage, Shad da God, Kap G and more.[71]
2017–present: We Want Smoke
In April 2017, American rappers Tokyo Jetz, RaRa, Translee and London Jae, were all revealed to be new members of the Grand Hustle roster.[72]
On March 15, 2017, T.I. announced the Hustle Gang concert tour. The Grand Hustle tour began on April 26 in Mobile, Alabama, going through 36 shows across the country before they wrapped up on June 11 in Jacksonville, Florida.[73][74] In late March, Hustle Gang hosted an after-hours brunch and vibe event, at South by Southwest (SXSW), titled the Hustle Gang Experience, to feature the new Hustle Gang roster. T.I.'s son, Domani Harris, performed music from his recently released project Constellation, followed by RaRa with songs such as "FWM" off his debut project I Am What I Am. Tokyo Jetz went on to perform her viral hit "DM", Yung Booke and London Jae performed "H.I.T.V.", and Trae Tha Truth performed records like "Swangin" and new music from T.I.'s forthcoming album.[75]
On June 28, 2017, a song titled "Game 7" was released as the first single from Grand Hustle's compilation album We Want Smoke. The song features verses from T.I., RaRa and Rossi.[76][77] The album's second single "Do No Wrong", was released in July and features verses from GFMBRYYCE, Young Dro and T.I.[78] The album's third single "Friends", was released with an accompanying music video, on September 8.[79][80] "Friends" features Hustle Gang rappers T.I., RaRa, Brandon Rossi, Tokyo Jetz, Trae tha Truth and Young Dro.[81]
In an October 2017 interview with HipHopDX, when asked about Grand Hustle Records' upcoming albums, T.I. answered with: "We Want Smoke is out, and then Translee is coming out on November 27th, and Booke is October 27th, and you can wait until December 18th for mine. Just know that whenever you see The Chief [logo] on the project, it's gonna be absolute pandemonium. It gonna go hamburger."[82]
Artists
Current acts
Act | Year signed |
Releases under the label |
Notes |
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5ive Mics[83] | 2016 | — | |
Big Kuntry King (Grand Hustle, Bread Box Muzik) |
2003 | 1 | Member of P$C
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Bola[84][85][86] | 2009 | — | Former member of Xtaci[87] |
C-Rod | 2003 | — | Member of P$C |
GFMBryyce[88][89] | 2011 | — | T.I.'s younger brother[90] |
Jay Burna (Grand Hustle, Black Congress Music Group) |
2021 | — | |
London Jae6 (Grand Hustle, No Genre) |
2016 | — | Member of Bankroll Mafia |
Mac Boney | 2003 | — | Member of P$C |
Mitchelle'l[91][92] | 2012 | — | |
P$C
|
2003 | 1 | |
Ricco Barrino[93][94] | 2010 | — | |
Rossi[95] (Grand Hustle, Roc Nation, Dope Republic) |
2017 | — | |
Shad da God[38] | 2011 | — | T.I.'s cousin Rich Kids , former member of D.O.P.E.
|
T.I. (Grand Hustle, Roc Nation) |
2003 | 15 | Founder CEO member of P$C, member of Bankroll Mafia |
Tokyo Jetz[97][98] | 2017 | 2 | |
Trae tha Truth[37][99] (Grand Hustle, ABN, Empire) |
2012 | 5 | Vice president[100] |
Translee[101][102][103] (Grand Hustle, Digital Nativ3 Culture) |
2017 | 1 | |
Entertainment One )
|
2004 | 3 | |
Zonnique[104] (Grand Hustle, Pretty Hustle) |
2015 | — | T.I.'s step-daughter[105] |
Former acts
Act | Years on the label |
Releases under the label |
Notes |
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8Ball & MJG[20] | 2008–2010 | 1 | |
AK[25][26] | 2003–2011 | — | Former member of P$C |
Alfamega[106] | 2006–2009 | — | |
B.G.[107][108] | 2007–2009 | — | |
B.o.B[109] | 2008–2017 | 5 | |
Chip[37][38] | 2012–2014 | 1 | |
DG Yola | 2006–2007 | — | |
DJ Drama[110] | 2006–2011 | 2 | Former in-house disc jockey |
Doe B[61] | 2012–2013 | 1 | Deceased |
D.O.P.E.[38][111] | 2011–2015 | — | Disbanded after Spodee's departure |
Governor[10]
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2005–2008 | 1 | |
JR Get Money[112] | 2007–2009 | — | |
Killer Mike[21] | 2008–2012 | 1 | |
Meek Mill[23][113] | 2008–2012 | — | |
2010–2015 | — | ||
RaRa[116][117] |
2017–2023 | 1 | Deceased |
Rashad Morgan[118][119] | 2005–2011 | — | |
2009–2011 | — | ||
Spodee[122][123] | 2009–2015 | 1 | Former member of D.O.P.E. |
Travis Scott | 2013–2020 | 4 | |
Xtaci[87][124] | 2003–2009 | — | |
Yung Booke | 2011–2019 | 4 | Former member of D.O.P.E. |
Yung L.A.[26] | 2007–2011 | — |
Publishing deals
Throughout the years, Grand Hustle Records has signed multiple artists (often in their respective early careers) to publishing deals. The following list documents notable artists who had signed such a contract at one point or another.
Branches
Hustle Gang
Hustle Gang | |
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Years active | 2013–present |
Labels | Roc Nation, Defiant, Grand Hustle |
Members | B.o.B RaRa Shad da God Spodee T.I. Tokyo Jetz Trae tha Truth Young Dro Yung Booke |
Past members | Iggy Azalea . Doe B (deceased) |
Website | www |
Hustle Gang is an American
Smash Factory
Smash Factory | |
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Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | Grand Hustle |
Members | T.I. Lamar "Mars" Edwards C Gutta |
Smash Factory was a production team composed of T.I., and Grand Hustle in-house producers, Lamar Edwards (known as Mars or MyGuyMars) and C Gutta (also known as Lil' C). The group has produced for the likes of Nelly and Young Dro.[135]
VisionMob
VisionMob is a banner under Grand Hustle in which T.I. directs and or produces music videos.[136][137]
In-house producers
Grand Hustle Records also house a production wing, which serves as a group of in-house producers for the label.
Current
- ".
- Wit Me".[138]
- DJ MLK – Grand Hustle's resident disc jockey.[139]
- Keith Mack – known for producing Ludacris' "Act a Fool" and several T.I. tracks, including the 2006 single "Live in the Sky".[140]
- Kevin "Khao" Cates – known for producing T.I.'s hit single "Why You Wanna", among other tracks for T.I. and other popular hip hop artists.[138]
- Lamar "Mars" Edwards – a member of production team 1500 or Nothin', known for producing Asher Roth's "G.R.I.N.D (Get Ready It's a New Day)" and T.I.'s "Love This Life", among other songs from prominent artists.[141]
- Smash Factory – production team composed of T.I., Lil' C and Mars.[141] They have produced songs such as "I Can't Help It" by T.I., "She's So Fly" by Nelly and "King on Set" by T.I., the latter of which was featured on the More than a Game soundtrack.
- Two Band Geeks – production duo composed of Elliot Stroud and Billy Kang. Production credits include "I Know You Missed Me" by T.I., "Stand Up" by D.O.P.E. and more.[142] Elliot Stroud contributes solo production under the pseudonym 'Everybody Knows Stroud.'
- TrackSlayerz – production duo composed of Dexter "INF" Randall and Demetri "Price" Duncan. Known for producing songs such as T.I.'s "I'm Back", Jim Jones' "Pulling Me Back" and Yung Joc's "Posted at da Store", among others.[143]
Former
- DJ Drama (2006–2011) – former resident disc jockey for the label
- Nard & B (2007–2016)[144] – production duo composed of Bernard "Nard" Rosser and Brandon "B" Rackley. Known for producing several songs, including Yung L.A.'s "Futuristic Love (Elroy)", Slim Thug's "So High", and co-producing Maino's "All the Above", with high-profile producer Just Blaze.[138][145]
Personnel
Current
- Clifford "Tip" Harris, Jr. – chief executive officer (CEO)
- Jason Geter – co-CEO, president[146]
- Doug Peterson – VP of artists and repertoire (A&R)[147]
- Hannah Kang – general manager[148]
- Inday – marketing promoter
- Joe McLaren – artist development, engineer
- James Miller – marketing director[149]
- Nikeya Gray – operations manager
- Mark Jackson – executive VP of A&R[150]
- Vernell Woods – technology director[citation needed]
Former
Discography
- All releases distributed by Atlantic Records until December 2012, unless otherwise noted.
Studio albums
Artist | Album | Details |
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T.I. | Trap Muzik |
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T.I. | Urban Legend |
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P$C
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25 to Life |
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T.I. | King |
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Young Dro | Best Thang Smokin' |
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Governor
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Son of Pain |
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T.I. | T.I. vs. T.I.P. |
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DJ Drama | Gangsta Grillz: The Album |
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T.I. | Paper Trail |
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Big Kuntry King | My Turn to Eat |
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DJ Drama | Gangsta Grillz: The Album (Vol. 2)[153] |
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B.o.B | Rebel Rock )
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8Ball & MJG | E1 )
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T.I. | No Mercy |
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Killer Mike | PL3DGE )
(released with SMC |
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B.o.B | Strange Clouds (released with Rebel Rock) |
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T.I. | Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head |
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Young Dro | High Times (released with eOne and Atlantic) |
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B.o.B | Underground Luxury (released with Rebel Rock and Atlantic) |
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T.I. | Paperwork (released with Columbia) |
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Trae tha Truth | Tha Truth (released with ABN and Empire) |
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Travis Scott | Rodeo (released with Epic) |
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Young Dro | Da Reality Show (released with eOne) |
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Trae tha Truth | Tha Truth, Pt. 2 (released with ABN and Empire) |
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Travis Scott | Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight (released with Epic) |
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B.o.B | Ether (released with No Genre and Empire) |
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Trae tha Truth | Tha Truth, Pt. 3 (released with ABN and Empire) |
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Huncho Jack (Travis Scott & Quavo) |
Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho (released with Epic, Cactus Jack, Quality Control, Capitol and Motown) |
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Travis Scott | Astroworld (released with Epic and Cactus Jack) |
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Tokyo Jetz | Bonafide (released with Empire) |
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T.I. | Dime Trap (released with Epic) |
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T.I. | The L.I.B.R.A. (released with Empire) |
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Tokyo Jetz | Cancel Culture (released with Empire) |
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Compilation albums
Artist | Album | Details |
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Various artists | Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture Hustle & Flow |
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Various artists | Grand Hustle Presents: In da Streetz Volume 4 |
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Various artists | SXEW Vol. 1: The Grand Hustle |
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Various artists | G.D.O.D. (Get Dough or Die) |
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Various artists | G.D.O.D. II
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B.o.B | Psycadelik Thoughtz (released with Rebel Rock and Atlantic) |
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Various artists | H.G.O.E. (Hustle Gang Over Errrrythang) |
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T.I. | Us or Else: Letter to the System (released with Roc Nation) |
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Various artists | We Want Smoke (released with Roc Nation) |
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EPs
Artist | Album | Details |
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T.I. | A King of Oneself |
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T.I. | Paper Trail: Case Closed
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Iggy Azalea | Glory |
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T.I. | Da' Nic (released with Kings Inc. and Empire) |
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T.I. | Us or Else (released with Roc Nation) |
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RaRa | I Am What I Am (released with Empire) |
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Yung Booke | Heartbreak 6.0 (released with Unos / Hustle Gang) |
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Translee | Freedom Summer (released with Digital Native Culture) |
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