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This article is about the hip hop record label. For the punk rock record label, see Ruthless Records (Chicago). Ruthless Records was the name of a Chicago punk Record label.
Ruthless Records
Ruthless Records logo
Parent company Sony BMG
Founded March 3, 1987
Founder Eric Wright (Eazy-E)
Jerry Heller
Distributing label Priority Records
Relativity Records
Epic Records (U.S.)
Genre Gangsta Rap
Country of origin USA
Location Los Angeles, California
Official website http://www.ruthlessrecords.com/

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History

Eazy-E's Foundation

With Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren, and DJ Yella, Eazy-E formed the rap group N.W.A.. Andre Romelle Young (born February 18 1965 primarily known by his stage name Dr O'Shea Jackson (born June 15 1969 better known by his Stage name Ice Cube, is an American Actor, Screenwriter, producer, and Lorenzo Jerald Patterson (born June 14, 1969 in Compton, California) better known by his Stage name MC Ren, is a rapper DJ Yella is the Stage name of Antoine Carraby (born December 11, 1967) a DJ, music producer, and film director from NWA (also known as Niggaz with Attitudes) was a Compton, California -based hip hop group widely considered one of the seminal acts of the

Other artists on the label included Above the Law, Penthouse Players Clique, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, The D.O.C., Blood of Abraham, Steffon, Young E, Kokane, Brownside, Tairrie B, Frost, A.L.T., Shaki aka Dirty Red, Slow Pain, N.W.A., Laylaw, Mister D & Sleepy Malo, Leicy Loc, Menajahtwa, Black Eyed Peas formely known back then as Atban Klann (although no album dropped,) Daddy X and J.J. Fad. Above the Law was a Rap group from Pomona California, founded in 1989 by Cold 187um, KMG the Illustrator Go Mack and DJ Total K-Oss Penthouse Players Clique was an American hip hop duo that consisted of rappers Playa Hamm and Tweed Cadillac they were signed to Eazy-E 's Ruthless Records Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is an American Hip hop group from the Glenville section of Cleveland Ohio. Tracy Lynn Curry, known as The DOC, is an American rapper. He was a member of the Fila Fresh Crew and a creative force behind the rap group N Blood of Abraham was an American Hip-hop duo composed of Benyad (Benjamin Mor and Mazik (David Saevitz Steffon aka Roach Killa born in San Pedro CA, but lived in the South Central area of Los Angeles CA just off Crenshaw. Jerry Long Jr (born in the South Bronx around 1969) better known by his stage name Kokane, is a rapper from Pomona California best known Brownside is a Chicano hip-hop group founded in 1994 by the late Eazy-E. Tairrie B (born Teresa Beth on January 18, 1965 in Anaheim, California) is an American singer Arturo Raymond Molina Jr (born May 31, 1962 in East Los Angeles California) better known as Frost (Originally Kid Frost) is a ALT (born 1970 as Al Trivette) is an MEXICAN-American rapper known for the 1992 hit song "Tequila" (#48 on the Billboard Hot Slow Pain is a Chicano Rapper born in Pico Rivera CA. In 1994 he released a bootleg tape of his upcoming album from Thump Records called NWA (also known as Niggaz with Attitudes) was a Compton, California -based hip hop group widely considered one of the seminal acts of the Menajahtwa was a female rap duo from Compton California comprised of female rappers Spice and Royal T The Black Eyed Peas is an American hip hop group from Los Angeles. The Atban Klann, ( A Tribe Beyond a Nation) was a hip hop duo whose members were Will 1X, Apl Brad Xavier, known by his Stage name Daddy X, is a hip hop artist and Record producer. J J Fad (Just Jammin' Fresh and Def was a Los Angeles, California based trio of female Rappers MC J

In 1995, Eazy-E was diagnosed with AIDS and died shortly thereafter. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 After his death, the label was taken over by his wife, Tomica Wright. Eric Lynn Wright (September 7 1963 – March 26 1995 better known by the stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper, producer, and Record executive Ruthless Records is now a division of Epic Records. Epic Records is an American Record label. It is owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment.

Following Eazy-E's Passing

The label has had several distributors simultaneously. Early Ruthless releases were distributed by Macola Records, but that deal was short lived and the rights reverted to Ruthless. All of N. W. A's releases and Eazy-E's first two solo releases on Ruthless were distributed by Priority Records, and the rights to these releases are now held by Priority's new owner, Capitol Records. Priority Records is an American based Record label, owned and operated by EMI, and has made a name for itself dealing primarily in Hip hop music Capitol Records is a major United States -based Record label owned by EMI and located in Hollywood California and New York City as Releases by The D. O. C. , Michel'le, and JJ Fad were marketed through Atlantic Records or its subsidiary Atco Records. Michel'le Toussaint (pronounced mɪʃɛlɛj (born 1970 is an R&B Vocalist of Louisiana Creole heritage Atlantic Records ( Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American Record label best known for its many recordings of Rhythm & blues, Rock Atco Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group, currently operating through WMG's Rhino Entertainment. These master rights are still held by Atlantic's parent company, Warner Music Group, while Above The Law's releases were marketed through Epic Records. Warner Music Group (WMG is the third-largest of the "big four" major record labels, the others being Sony BMG, EMI, and Universal Above the Law was a Rap group from Pomona California, founded in 1989 by Cold 187um, KMG the Illustrator Go Mack and DJ Total K-Oss Epic Records is an American Record label. It is owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment. In the early 1990s, Ruthless found more exclusive distribution through Relativity Records, formerly a heavy metal label. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 Relativity Records is an American Record label founded by Clive Davis. Relativity was later folded into its parent company, Sony Music. Sony Music Entertainment is a major global Record label controlled by the Sony Corporation of America, being one of the "big four" record companies

Discography

1987
1988
1989
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1996
  • Eazy-E – Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton 2x Platinum
  • N. NWA (also known as Niggaz with Attitudes) was a Compton, California -based hip hop group widely considered one of the seminal acts of the NWA and the Posse was a 1987 Macola Records release that compiled various Dr Eric Lynn Wright (September 7 1963 – March 26 1995 better known by the stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper, producer, and Record executive Eazy-Duz-It is the debut album from late rapper Eazy-E (of NW J J Fad (Just Jammin' Fresh and Def was a Los Angeles, California based trio of female Rappers MC J Supersonic is a 1988 Hip-hop album by J J Fad, released on Ruthless Records. NWA (also known as Niggaz with Attitudes) was a Compton, California -based hip hop group widely considered one of the seminal acts of the Straight Outta Compton is the second album by Compton -based hip hop group N Tracy Lynn Curry, known as The DOC, is an American rapper. He was a member of the Fila Fresh Crew and a creative force behind the rap group N No One Can Do It Better is The DOC 's debut album It went platinum Michel'le Toussaint (pronounced mɪʃɛlɛj (born 1970 is an R&B Vocalist of Louisiana Creole heritage Michel'le is the debut album by singer Michel'le. The album was released in 1989 for Ruthless Records and was produced by Dr NWA (also known as Niggaz with Attitudes) was a Compton, California -based hip hop group widely considered one of the seminal acts of the Above the Law was a Rap group from Pomona California, founded in 1989 by Cold 187um, KMG the Illustrator Go Mack and DJ Total K-Oss Livin' Like Hustlers is the debut Album by the rap group Above the Law, released in 1990 Tairrie B (born Teresa Beth on January 18, 1965 in Anaheim, California) is an American singer Power of a Woman is the debut album by white female rapper Tairrie B. NWA (also known as Niggaz with Attitudes) was a Compton, California -based hip hop group widely considered one of the seminal acts of the Niggaz4Life (also known as Efil4zaggin) was the 4th and final studio album by Gangsta rap group N Vocally Pimpin was Above The Law's (Cold 187um KMG Go Mack & K-Oss 2nd album released in 1991 J J Fad (Just Jammin' Fresh and Def was a Los Angeles, California based trio of female Rappers MC J Not Just a Fad is the second album released by female rap trio J Jim Zavala is an American musician While still in his teens the saxophonist (known in the music industry as Jimmy Z frequented nightspots in his hometown of Sacramento California Muzical Madness is the second album by rock/funk musician Jimmy Z. Jerry Long Jr (born in the South Bronx around 1969) better known by his stage name Kokane, is a rapper from Pomona California best known Addictive Hip Hop Muzick is the debut album by Kokane on Epic Records, though on the album the artist is credited as Who Am I?. Yomo & Maulkie were a Hardcore rap duo associated with the members of N Are U Xperienced? is the debut album by rap duo Yomo & Maulkie. Eric Lynn Wright (September 7 1963 – March 26 1995 better known by the stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper, producer, and Record executive 5150 Home 4 tha Sick is a 1992 EP by Eazy-E, his first release after the break-up of N Lorenzo Jerald Patterson (born June 14, 1969 in Compton, California) better known by his Stage name MC Ren, is a rapper Kizz My Black Azz is an EP by MC Ren, released in 1992 It was his first solo album released after N Penthouse Players Clique was an American hip hop duo that consisted of rappers Playa Hamm and Tweed Cadillac they were signed to Eazy-E 's Ruthless Records Paid the Cost is the debut album by rap duo Penthouse Players Clique. It's On (Dr Dre 187um Killa is an EP by Rapper Eazy-E, released in 1993. Shock of the Hour is MC Ren 's second solo album Released in 1993 it has been called "uneven" but presents a lyrical vision Black Mafia Life was the third album by Gangsta rap crew Above the Law, released on February 2, 1993; being released some time ALT (born 1970 as Al Trivette) is an MEXICAN-American rapper known for the 1992 hit song "Tequila" (#48 on the Billboard Hot Stone Cold World, recorded in 1993 was the 2nd album done by Chicano-Anglo rapper A Blood of Abraham was an American Hip-hop duo composed of Benyad (Benjamin Mor and Mazik (David Saevitz Future Profits is the debut album by rap duo Blood of Abraham. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is an American Hip hop group from the Glenville section of Cleveland Ohio. Creepin on ah Come Up is an EP by rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. Uncle Sam's Curse is Above The Law 's fourth album The album was released on Jerry Long Jr (born in the South Bronx around 1969) better known by his stage name Kokane, is a rapper from Pomona California best known Funk Upon a Rhyme is a G-funk -based album from 1994 by Rapper Kokane. Steffon aka Roach Killa born in San Pedro CA, but lived in the South Central area of Los Angeles CA just off Crenshaw. Trippin' wit No Luggage is the debut album by rapper Steffon. HWA, or Hoes With Attitudes was an American all female hip hop trio comprised of Jazz Diva (AKA Go-Di and Baby Girl Az Much Ass Azz U Want is an EP and second album overall by female rap group H Menajahtwa was a female rap duo from Compton California comprised of female rappers Spice and Royal T Cha-licious is the debut album by female rap duo Menajahtwa. The album was released on August 23 1994 for Ruthless Records / Relativity The Atban Klann, ( A Tribe Beyond a Nation) was a hip hop duo whose members were Will 1X, Apl Grass Roots is the debut album by the Atban Klann, a group that would one day become the Black Eyed Peas. E 1999 Eternal is the second album and the first major release by Midwest hip hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, released on July 25, Eternal E is a 1995 Compilation album by the rapper Eazy-E. Reception Professional reviews: Entertainment Arturo Raymond Molina Jr (born May 31, 1962 in East Los Angeles California) better known as Frost (Originally Kid Frost) is a Smile Now Die Later is the third album by Frost (Formerly known as Kid Frost Tab & Da Villon were a short lived Gangsta rap duo who were signed to Eazy-E 's label Ruthless Records. Do or Die is the first and only album released by Tab & Da Villon. Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton (Straight off the Streets of Motherfucking Compton) was rapper Eazy-E 's second full-length Album W. A. – Greatest Hits Gold
  • MC Ren – The Villain in Black Gold
1997
1998
  • Bone Thugs-n-Harmony – The Collection Volume One Platinum
  • M. Greatest Hits (NWA is an album originally released on July 2 1996. The Villain in Black is MC Ren 's third solo album Working with Above the Law 's Cold 187um, Ren has constructed an album reminiscent of Arturo Raymond Molina Jr (born May 31, 1962 in East Los Angeles California) better known as Frost (Originally Kid Frost) is a When HellA Freezes Over is the fourth album by Frost. Released in 1997, it was his last release for Ruthless Records and made it to #154 on The Collection Volume One is an album by rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. C. Ren – Ruthless for Life Gold
  • Various Artists – Ruthless Records Tenth Anniversary Compilation
  • Bizzy Bone – Heaven'z Movie Platinum
1999
2000
2001
2002
2004
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2006
  • N. Ruthless for Life is MC Ren 's fourth solo album It's also his first album working with a new producer Bryon Anthony McCane II, better known by his Stage name Bizzy Bone, is an American Rapper and is a member of the Cleveland rap Heaven'z Movie is the first solo album by rapper Bizzy Bone, released October 6 1998 Anthony Henderson (born June 17, 1973 better known as Krayzie Bone, is a two-time Grammy Award -winning artist and member of the Thug Mentality is the first solo Album by rapper Krayzie Bone. BTNHResurrection is an album by rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. The Collection Volume Two is a Compilation album by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, released in 2000 Layzie Bone, more recently known as L-Burna, is an influential American Rapper. Thug by Nature is the debut album of Layzie Bone under the new monicker L-Burna, a nickname given to him by his sister Anthony Henderson (born June 17, 1973 better known as Krayzie Bone, is a two-time Grammy Award -winning artist and member of the Thug on da Line is an album by rapper Krayzie Bone. The album was released on August 28 2001 on Thugline Records, Ruthless Records Thug World Order is an album by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony released on October 29 2002. Impact of a Legend is an EP released in 2002 composed of remixed and unreleased material from the late rapper Eazy-E. Greatest Hits is a greatest hits Double album that was released in November 16 Eternal E is a 1995 Compilation album by the rapper Eazy-E. Reception Professional reviews: Entertainment W. A - The Best of N.W.A.: The Strength of Street Knowledge
2007
  • Bone Thugs N Harmony - T.H.U.G.S.
  • Eazy E - Featuring. The Best of NWA The Strength of Street Knowledge is a greatest hits compilation of N THUGS is a compilation album by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. It was released by Ruthless Records and features Bizzy Bone. . . Eazy E

References

  1. ^ Features / DJs Producers : Will. I. Am: The Professor of Production; From Eazy-E and Black Eyed Peas, to Nas, and The Game

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