Cashville Records (formerly G-Unit South) is an American independent record label based in Nashville, Tennessee, founded by rapper Young Buck. Initially founded as a southern branch of 50 Cent's G-Unit Records, the label became "Cashville Records" in late 2007 after a dispute between 50 Cent and Young Buck led to Buck being banned from using the G-Unit logo or name to distribute his music. The label has signed such acts as The Outlawz, C-Bo, Lil Scrappy, D4L and more.[1]
| Cashville Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founder | Young Buck |
| Distributor(s) | RED Distribution, Universal Records |
| Genre | Hip hop, Southern hip hop, gangsta rap |
| Country of origin | U.S. |
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Official website | myspace |
History
editIn 2008, The Outlawz were the latest addition to Cashville Records, joining veteran rapper C-Bo, who became a part of the label's roster in January.[1]
In late 2011, it was rumoured that Lil' Kim was signing with the label. She would later confirm this in an interview stating that "If y'all don’t know, this my boy right here. G-Unit South, that’s where it’s at... And I’m family too, down with the G-Unit camp. We got surprises for y'all." she said in an interview with Rap-Up.com. As of 2012, nothing had happened.[2]
Rapper Mystikal also confirms that he himself almost signed to the label in 2012 after he revealed that he got many offers while in prison, including a very attractive deal from Cashville Records. However, he later signed with YMCMB.[3]
In 2012, West coast veteran rapper, C-Bo, released his first album on the label and plans on releasing his second album Orca in 2012 as well.
After Young Buck heard Tha City Paper's mixtape DOPaminE he was quick to sign him to Cashville Records in early 2012. In Summer 2012, both Buck and Paper linked up for a Collaboration mixtape entitled G.a.S - Gangsta and Street, this was the first project Paper released through Cashville Records since he signed to the label.[4]
Newly signed artist Rukus 100 released his first project on the label in early 2013, the project was an Official Mixtape called "Smokin' Out The Pound" soon after a DVD was released also named "Smokin' Out The Pound". These projects were released to help promote Rukus upcoming debut album on Cashville Records Money Hungry.
Artists
editCurrent acts
edit| Act | Co-signed with | Year signed | Albums under the label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Buck | Founder | 2 | |
| Lil Murda | Strong Mind Entertainment | 2005 | |
| Hi-C | Strong Mind Entertainment | 2005 | |
| 615 | 2006 | 1 | |
| C-Bo | West Coast Mafia Records | 2007 | 3 |
| The Outlawz | 1Nation Entertainment | 2008 | 1 |
| Young Noble | 1Nation Entertainment | 2008 | |
| E.D.I. Mean | 1Nation Entertainment | 2008 | 1 |
| Kastro | 1Nation Entertainment | 2008 | |
| Sosa Tha Plug | Shark Entertainment | 2009 | |
| Shannon Sanders | 2010 | ||
| Charlie P | BlackFly Music | 2011 | |
| Rukus 100 | Pound Pusha Productions | 2012 | |
| Tha City Paper | 2012 | 1 | |
| Paperchase | 2012 | ||
| Big O | 2013 | ||
| Generation X | 2013 | ||
| Oskie | 2018 | ||
| 2GunNut | 2018 | ||
| Kamp Kens | 2018 | ||
| Tray 8 | 2018 | ||
| Goldie | 2018 |
Former acts
edit| Fluid Outrage | 2010–11 |
In-house producers
edit- Broadway
- Young Buck
- Celsizzle
- Fate Eastwood
- Coop
- Heartbeatz
- G.O.T.H.A.M. City
- BandPlay
Discography
editThe following is a list of albums released through Cashville Records. Additional record label involvement is also specified.
| Artist | Album | Details |
|---|---|---|
| B.G. | The Heart of tha Streetz, Vol. 2 (I Am What I Am) (released with Chopper City Records, Koch Records) |
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| Lil Scrappy | Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live (released with BME, Reprise, Warner Bros., G-Unit) |
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| Young Buck | Buck the World (released with G-Unit, Interscope) |
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| 615 | The Hustle Dont Stop (released with Strong Mind Entertainment) |
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| E.D.I. Mean | The Stash Spot (released with 1Nation Entertainment) |
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| Young Buck | The Rehab (released with Real Talk Ent., Fontana) |
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| The Outlawz | Perfect Timing (released with Universal, 1Nation Entertainment, Fontana) |
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| C-Bo | Cali Connection (released with West Coast Mafia Records, Black October Music) |
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| C-Bo | Orca (released with West Coast Mafia Records, RBC Records) |
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| Tha City Paper | Paper View 2 (released with Trap-n-Trunks) |
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| C-Bo | The Mobfather 2 (released with West Coast Mafia Records, RBC Records) |
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| Artist | DVD | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Rukus 100 | Smoking Out The Pound (released with Pound Pusha Productions, BlackFly Music) |
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| Young Buck | Buck Mentality (released with BlackFly Music) |
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Upcoming Releases
edit| Name | Singles | Release Date | Artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Money Hungry | "On My Counter" featuring Young Buck "Gettin' Money"[9] "This Aint That"[10] "Gettin’ Em Gone" "Jump" featuring Paperchase |
TBA, 2014 | Rukus 100 | Studio Album |
| Raised Out Da Concrete | "Rain" featuring Ego | TBA, 2014 | Generation X | Studio Album |
References
edit- ^ a b "Young Buck Brings the Outlawz to Cashville Records; Planning Reality Show". Rap Basement. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ^ HipHopDX (19 June 2011). "Lil' Kim Publicly Aligns Herself With G-Unit South At Shawty Lo Concert". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ^ "Video: Mystikal On Almost Signing To G-Unit South". Xclusives Zone. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - G.A.S. - Gangsta & Street by Young Buck & Tha City Paper". iTunes. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ^ "Prince". Billboard. 29 March 2006. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ^ "Ciara, Eminem, Stefani Overtake The Billboard 200". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
- ^ "McGraw Leads Seven Top 10 Debuts Onto Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ^ HipHopDX (15 September 2010). "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 9/12/2010". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on 2 November 2014. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Gettin Money - Single by Rukus 100". iTunes. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - This Aint That - Single by Rukus 100". iTunes. Retrieved 19 March 2015.