Full Surface Records

Infobox record label
name = Full Surface Records


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parent = Sony Music Entertainment
founded = 2000
founder = Swizz Beatz
status = Active
distributor = J Records & Interscope
genre = Hip hop, R&B
country = United States
location =
url = [http://www.fullsurfacerecords.com/ Official website of Full Surface Records]

Full Surface Records is an American ml hubrecord label] founded by hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz in 2000. The label operates through Sony Music Entertainment, and is primarily distributed by J Records & Interscope [ [http://www.nobodysmiling.com/hiphop/news/86193.php Bone Thugz & Swizz Beatz Make it Official at Interscope ] ] ; the label, however, has a reputation for releasing material through joint ventures with other companies, outside of the Sony BMG-sect. Full Surface also distributes ThugLine Records, a label founded by Wish Bone and Krayzie Bone (of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony). Recently, Drag-On signed to Full Surface [ [http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.5872/title.breaking-drag-on-signs-with-swizz-beatz BREAKING: Drag-On Signs With Swizz Beatz | Hip Hop News > HipHopDX.com ] ] . DMX was about to sign to Full Surface but chose Sony Urban Music instead [ [http://www.mtv.com/bands/m/mixtape_monday/122605/ Mixtape Tuesday: Jamie Foxx Competes With Diddy; Eminem Takes On The Eagles ] ] .

Current roster

*Swizz Beatz: Founder/CEO.

*Cassidy: Philadelphia-based rapper, best known for his 2005 hit "I'm A Hustla" and his freestyles. Also signed to Ruff Ryders.

*Mashonda: An R&B singer, based out of New York City. She was married to Swizz Beatz.

*Yung Wun: A southern rapper, most notable for his hit single "Tear it Up". Also signed to Ruff Ryders.

*Larsiny Family: A Philadelphia-based rap group, affiliated with Cassidy.

*Bone Thugs-n-Harmony: Legendary Cleveland-based rap group, known for their quick-tongued rapping style and harmonizing vocals.
Signed to Full Surface, through a joint venture with Interscope Records.

*Eve: Rapper, best known for her affiliation with Ruff Ryders.
Signed to Full Suface Records, through a joint venture with Aftermath Entertainment/Geffen Records.

*Drag-On: Ruff Ryders member.

*Problem Child: A New York-based Song Writer, Rich Porter's Son

*Rich Hil: A New York rapper, Tommy Hilfiger's Son he's releasing a mixtape called Hey Mama

DJs & producers

*Neo Da Matrix: A producer from Philadelphia.
Also signed to Ruff Ryders & Roc-A-Fella Records. [ [http://www.myspace.com/neodamatrix MySpace.com - Neo Da Matrix - Killadelphia, New York - Hip Hop / R&B / Autre - www.myspace.com/neodamatrix ] ]

*The Individualz: A group of producers who have produced songs for Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Swizz Beatz, Jay-Z & Mary J. Blige. [ [http://www.myspace.com/individualsfs MySpace.com - Individualz - NEW YORK, US - Rap / Hip Hop / R&B - www.myspace.com/individualsfs ] ]

*Vinylz: A producer from New York who has produced songs for Drag-On, Swizz Beatz, Cassidy, The-Dream, Eve and Larsiny Family: www.myspace.com/rundatbackbeatz

*Snags: A producer who has produced songs for Swizz Beatz

Albums released

Upcoming albums

See also

* List of record labels
* Swizz Beatz

References