Full Surface Records
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| Parent company | J Records | ||
| Founded | 2000 | ||
| Founder | Swizz Beatz | ||
| Distributing label | J Records & Interscope | ||
| Genre(s) | Hip Hop, Rap & R&B | ||
| Country | US | ||
| Web address | www.fullsurfacerecords.com | ||
Full Surface Records is a record label founded by hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz.
Artists on the label include Cassidy, Yung Wun, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Mashonda. Recently, FS, short for Full Surface, acquired rapper Eve to the label. Eve is still signed to Aftermath Entertainment and Ruff Ryders. The management group of Full Surface is TD ENT-MGMT and is founded by Swizz Beatz' father, Terrence Dean. Many Cassidy fans think that this label is owned by him but it's owned by Swizz Beatz. Swizz Beatz is also a fan of M.O.P. and is showing interest in them[1]. FS is also under Ruff Ryders. Eve is a Joint Venture with Aftermath Entertainment.
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[edit] Current Roster
- Swizz Beatz - Founder of Full Surface. He is a New York American hip hop producer of Jamaican and Puerto Rican descent who is now serves as president of the Ruff Ryders label.
- Cassidy - Philadelphia born rapper known mostly as a battle rapper. He was currently release from jail from Manslaughter charges. He's currently in a New Jersey hospital.
- Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Legendary group from Cleveland, Ohio known for their quick-tongued rapping style and harmonizing vocals. They have sold more than 40 million records worldwide. They are also best known for working with late, legendary rappers 2Pac, Eazy-E, The Notorious B.I.G. and Big Pun. Former label was Ruthless Records when Eazy-E signed them.
- Mashonda - An R&B singer signed to Full Surface. She was born in Massachusetts and raised in New York City. She has worked with many artists including Cassidy, Snoop Dogg and Fat Joe. Also she and Swizz Beatz are married.
- Eve - Ruff Ryders member signed through a joint venture with Aftermath. Currently, Eve is working on her fourth solo album (she is still signed to Ruff Ryders and to their management company). The record is said to involve Dr. Dre, Swizz Beatz and Scott Storch, and guest appearances by Adam Levine and Shakira.
- Yung Wun - A southern rapper most notable for his hit single "Tear it Up" feat. Lil' Flip, DMX and David Banner.
- Big Tigger - A rapper/entertainer. He became famous in the show Rap City. He's currently signed to FS and Mike Jones' Ice Age Entertainment.[2]
- Bounty Killer - A reggae star.[3]
- Keith Sweat - In an interview, Swizz Beatz said that he signed him to his label.[4] Mr. Sweat is a R&B & New Jack Swing legend.
- Neeko - A Rapper from Philadelphia, PA. He can be seen on an interview with Cassidy on Smack DVD.
[edit] Producers/DJs
- Neo Da Matrix - Neo is a record producer who's signed to FS/Ruff Ryders.
- Swizz Beatz - The founder of Full Surface Records.
[edit] Affiliated Labels
- ThugLine Records - A Record Label founded by Wish Bone & Krayzie Bone.
- Dark Society Recordings - A Production Company based in ATL.
[edit] Rumored Artists
- DMX - A rapper from New York.
- N.O.R.E. - A rapper and Reggaeton-Rapper.
- Busta Rhymes - A rapper from Brooklyn.
- Lotto - A rapper signed to Ryde Or Die Records.
- Papoose - A Brooklyn-Nased Underground Rapper.
- M.O.P. - A rap group signed to G-Unit Records.
- Remy Ma - A Terror Squad member.
- Shellz - A rapper formelly signed to J Records.
