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Bad Boy Records (or Bad Boy Entertainment) is an American record label founded in 1993 by Sean "Puffy" Combs and Clive Davis. [1] [2] During the mid 1990s, the label signed numerous artists including Craig Mack, The Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans, Mase, 112, Total, The Lox, Shyne and Carl Thomas.
- The Notorious B.I.G. The Notorious B.I.G., also known as Biggie, is regarded as arguably one of the greatest rappers ever. Biggie's success when signed to Bad Boy Records propelled the label to new heights and established them as the premier rap collective on the East Coast.
- Craig Mack. Craig Mack signed to Bad Boy Records in 1993 and was the first rapper to release music under the Bad Boy label. Mack gained national fame with his 1994 single "Flava in Ya Ear."
- Faith Evans. Faith Evans was the first female artist to sign with Bad Boy Records in 1994. Before releasing her debut album, Evans wrote and provided background vocals to Usher and Mary J. Blige.
- Ma$e. After Biggie's death, Ma$e became the top artist for Bad Boys Records. In 1997 and 1998, Ma$e recorded five platinum singles and five US No. 1 singles, including "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down," "Mo Money More Problems," "Been Around the World," "Feel So Good," "What You Want," and "Lookin' At Me."
Learn about the history, legacy and vision of Bad Boy Entertainment, the iconic record label founded by Sean Combs. Explore the artists, albums, singles and videos that shaped hip hop and R&B culture.
- The Notorious B.I.G. A towering influence in hip-hop, The Notorious B.I.G. is not only one of Bad Boy Records’ founding fathers but also one of the most influential rappers of all time.
- Diddy. As the patriarch of the Bad Boy enterprise (his debut album, No Way Out, was co-credited to The Family), Sean Combs is today regarded as a visionary entrepreneur who transformed hip-hop into a mainstream enterprise and revolutionised the music industry in the process.
- Faith Evans. With her extraordinary voice, Faith Evans was the soulful powerhouse of Bad Boy Records. Her enchanting blend of soul, R&B and gospel music resonate with grace, touching the hearts of listeners by evoking tenderness and strength.
- Janelle Monáe. Janelle Monáe is a dazzling star in Bad Boy’s constellation. With her unique blend of soul, funk and R&B, her fearless eclecticism channels the spirit of legends such as Prince, transporting listeners to an imaginative realm of her own making.
Combs released his first album in four years, Press Play, on October 17, 2006, on the Bad Boy Records label. The album, featuring guest appearances by many popular artists, debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart with sales of over 173,009.
Bad Boy Records: The Greatest Hits. Play all. All the Bad Boy classics from the 90s and 00s In 1993, Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs, also known as Diddy, launched Bad Boy Records. Nobody...
Bad Boy Records is an American record label founded in 1993 by Sean "Puffy" Combs. During the late 1990s, the label signed numerous artists including Craig Mack, The Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans, Mase, 112, Total, The Lox, Shyne and Carl Thomas. At its 1997 peak, Bad Boy was worth an estimated US$100 million.
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