Death Row Records was an independently owned, African-American record company founded five years ago by Suge Knight chief executive officer. The label's artists are among the most popular in the music industry.
Its success as an independent record company is virtually unparalleled. Since its inception, Death Row Records has sold approximately 26 million records (This statistic does not include "Tha Doggfather", "The Don Killuminati", "Christmas On Death Row", "Greatest Hits", "Gridlock'd", "Necessary Roughness", or "Gang Related") accounting for gross receipts in excess of $170 million.
Death Row Records' principal artists, most notably Snoop Doggy Dogg, 2Pac, and M.C. Hammer have "crossed over" from appearing regularly on the rap charts to noticeable appearances on the rhythm and blues charts as well. The charts are an expression of the sales and popularity of various forms of recorded music.
Much of Death Row Records' music chronicles the observations and experiences of young African-America, often describing situations which occur in the urban ghettos of this country. These observations and experiences represent a part of life in America that is non-mainstream and that the government, prior to the popularity of rap, was able to control, limit and keep from the middle class. The current appeal of this music to suburban America has caused great concern to the government, politicians, and others, looking to benefit from and capitalize on these events.
Just over five years ago, Death Row amidst curiosity, suspicion, and even resentment. We were looked at as outcasts by the music business establishment. "What we brought to the table was a dream, and an insatiable entrepreneurship that the ghettos of America all have. Death Row Records is more than simply a label, it is a family and a way of life. With this first greatest hits album we share with you the ingredients that made us successful. We hope that you share our enthusiasm for what is yet to come. Good listening and good looking out"- Suge Knight. Here are some gems from the vault so sit back, blaze a joint and ENJOY!
01. Intro- BigSimon
02. Soon As I Get Home- 2Pac & Outlawz
03. Lake Carnivore- Lakey The Kid
04. Whatz Da Deal- Chocolate Bandit ft Junior Knight
05. The Beast- GP The Beast ft L.A. Strange
06. Keep Your Eyes Open- O.F.T.B.
07. Head Doctor (OG)- Snoop Doggy Dogg
08. Niggaz Dont Give- Tha Dogg Pound
09. Penetentiary Boundz- Outlawz
10. So Long- OFTB feat MC Hammer
11. My Buddy- Dogg Pound ft. Luniz
12. I Dont Hang (Remix)- Soopafly
13. In Da Zone- Dr Dre Feat Sam Sneed, J-Flexx & Drauma
14. That Was Then This Iz Now- OFTB feat Kurupt & Snoop
15. U Cant C Me- Tha Dogg Pound
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