Big Cat Records
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| Big Cat Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Marlon "Big Cat" Rowe, Mel Breeden |
| Genre | Hip Hop |
| Country of origin | US |
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Official website | http://www.bigcatrecords.net/ |
Big Cat Records is an independent record label established in 1999.
The label closed their offices in late 2006 and their phone lines were disconnected. They are being pursued by numerous creditors for past due payments. Gucci Mane sued Big Cat in September 2007[1] for the unauthorized release of his music by the label.
Big Cat Records was named the #13 on Billboard Magazine’s 2005 Top Rap label chart behind major-label powerhouses such as Interscope, Island Def Jam, Universal Motown, Sony Urban, etc. Mel “Mel Man” Breeden and Marlon “Big Cat Rowe formed the label in 1999 and have since turned the venture into one of the South’s most flourishing independent labels. Mel Breeden is a hip-hop heavyweight who had a break-through hit in 1997 by producing the 1.5 million-selling “Da Dip” for Freak Nasty-the song reached 315 on Billboard 100. Big Cat’s success is due to their hands on approach with their artists. While other labels spend massive amounts on inferior artists, Big Cat notices talent that commits to the hustle. From Gucci Mane and Black Magic to Maceo and Khia, Big Cat spots an artist on the rise. Breeden says: “We want to see the grind. Big Cat Records is a street label, we believe in guerilla marketing. We want artists who’ll go there, in the street, in the club, in the station. There are plenty of talented people out there, too many demos out there, we want to sign the artists that are hungry, then we help promote them.”
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[edit] Artists
[edit] Present
- Khia
- Freeky Zeeky
- .45
- Black Jack
- Maceo
- Moe Betta
- Rasheeda
- Tam Tam
- Big Tank
- Boone
- Yatta Man
[edit] Former
- Gucci Mane - sued the label in Sept 2007 for unauthorized release of his music.
- Yung Matt - left the lebel due to money issues.but now signed to champ.ent and warner.bros
