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4 days ago · The production crew signed a publishing deal with LaFace Records, L.A. Reid and Babyface’s label, earning attention with Outkast’s breakout single, “Player’s Ball.”
2 days ago · CARMICHAEL: OK. So sampling was and for a long time has been the backbone of hip-hop production, especially in the early '90s. But sample-based production was also notoriously expensive. So when Organized got their production deal with LaFace Records, LA Reid basically told them no sampling. And it forced them to innovate.
2 days ago · Published on: Apr 16, 2024, 5:00 AM PDT. Big Boi has penned an emotional tribute to southern rap pioneer and fellow Dungeon Family member Rico Wade following his death. One third of the Organized ...
3 days ago · Nationwide -- Dr. Tashion Macon, a first-generation college graduate, announces the release of her groundbreaking book, Coming in Hot: A Blueprint for Black Women Setting the World Ablaze. Dr. Macon began her career at Arista/LaFace Records in the 90s and later worked for Aftermath Entertainment as Dr. Dre's Director of Marketing. Now, she's on a
Mar 25, 2024 · Co-founding LaFace Records, Reid wasn’t just about the business; he was about cultivating artists, shaping sounds, and delivering hits that defined eras. We’re talking TLC, Usher, OutKast – cultural icons, each with a distinct voice and vibe, but all stamped with the L.A. Reid seal of quality.
5 days ago · Raymond Boyd/Getty Images. Songwriter and music producer Rico Wade has died at age 52. His cause of death is unknown. Atlanta rapper Killer Mike confirmed the news in an Instagram post on Saturday, April 13. “I don’t have the words to express my deep and profound sense of loss,” Mike wrote. “I am praying for your wife and children.
3 days ago · Rico Wade, an architect of Southern hip-hop who produced albums for rap acts including Outkast, Goodie Mob and Future, has died. He was 52. The death was announced on social media on Saturday by the artist and activist Killer Mike, a longtime collaborator. No cause of death was provided. His family confirmed the death in a statement.
