Mass Appeal Records
| Mass Appeal Records | |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Sony Music Entertainment |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | Nasir "Nas" Jones, Peter Bittenbender |
| Status | Active |
| Distributor(s) | RED Distribution[1] |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | New York City, New York |
| Official website | Official website |
Mass Appeal Records is an American independent record label founded in 2014. The label is the music division of the Mass Appeal Media Group. In May 2014, it was announced that American rapper Nas was launching an indie label with Mass Appeal. Nas has stated that he plans to release the long-awaited sequel to his album The Lost Tapes, as well as a posthumous album by rapper Pimp C.
The label is also working on its first compilation album, set to be released in the near future. The compilation, which will showcase the label's artists, namely Nas, Bishop Nehru, Boldy James, Dave East and Fashawn, will also feature many guest appearances including Pimp C, Freddie Gibbs, Juicy J, Jay Electronica, Lupe Fiasco, Pusha T, Kevin Gates, Wale, YG, Mac Miller, Meek Mill, A$AP Ferg, and Young Thug.
History
Following his signing to Mass Appeal Records, Fashawn released his long-awaited second album The Ecology on February 24, 2015. The album features guest appearances by Nas, Aloe Blacc, Dom Kennedy, and more.[2]
On 24 October 2014, the label released Run the Jewels album Run the Jewels 2. The album was crowned as #1 album of the year by Pitchfork, Stereogum and Spin and #1 Hip Hop album of the Year by Rolling Stone. In 2015, Marvel Comics released comic book covers inspired by Run the Jewels.[3]
Mass Appeal Records released The Mountain Will Fall, the fifth studio album by DJ Shadow on 24 June, 2016. It was his first studio album since 2011's The Less You Know, the Better. The album was no.1 on Top Dance/Electronic Albums at Billboard.[4]
On December 4, 2015, the label released Pimp C's fifth album, the posthumous Long Live the Pimp.[5] Following year, on 15 April 2016, the label released J Dilla's vocal album The Diary.[6] The album was ranked at no.2 spot in Most Promising Record Store Day releases on Pitchfork. NPR included Fuck the Police in their Songs We Love segment.[7]
Artists
Discography
- Run the Jewels - Run the Jewels 2 - 24 October 2014
- Fashawn - The Ecology - 24 February 2015
- Boldy James - Trapper's Alley 2 - 27 February 2015
- The Alchemist and Oh No - Welcome to Los Santos - 21 April 2015
- Gangrene - You Disgust Me - 7 August 2015
- Run the Jewels - Meow the Jewels - 25 September 2015
- Dave East - Hate Me Now - 1 October 2015
- Pimp C - Long Live the Pimp - 4 December 2015
- Various Artists - Rubble Kings: The Album - 15 January 2016
- J Dilla - The Diary - 15 April 2016
- DJ Shadow - The Mountain Will Fall - 24 June 2016
- Various Artists - The Land (Music from the Motion Picture) - 29 July 2016
- Dave East - Kairi Chanel - 30 September 2016
See also
References
- ↑ Ugwu, Reggie. "Nas to Record On Mass Appeal Records; Will Release 'Lost Tapes 2' & Posthumous Pimp C Album". billboard.com. Billboard Magazine. Retrieved 2014-12-05.
- ↑ "Fashawn "The Ecology" Track Listing". massappeal.com. 2015-01-27. Retrieved 2015-02-10.
- ↑ New Marvel Comics Covers Paying Tribute to Run the Jewels Retrieved on 15 July 2016.
- ↑ DJ Shadow Scores First No. 1 on Top Dance/Electronic Albums Retrieved on 15 July 2016.
- ↑ Long Live the Pimp,' a Documentary on the Life and Legacy of Pimp C Retrieved on 15 July 2016.
- ↑ Nas to Release J Dilla Album 'The Diary' from 2002 on Mass Appeal Records Retrieved on 15 July 2016.
- ↑ Songs We Love: J Dilla, 'F*** The Police' Retrieved on 15 July 2016.