MMG (Maybach Music Group)
Founder: Rick Ross
Current Artists:
Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Wale, Triple C's, Massapike Miles, Magazeen, Teedra Moses, Stalley, Audra The Rapper, Maybach Dice, Duce Pound.
After the first 3 artists we really don't know much about this group. Rick Ross has been able to solidify himself regardless of what his past contained, and has become a power house in the industry today. With Diddy dancing around him trying to re-create the 90s, Rick Ross has built a label that people are keeping an eye out for. Meek Mill has built strong buzz for himself with tracks like "Amen" and "I'ma Boss" Meek has the elements it takes to create a solid foundation for this label. Like I said before people are keeping an eye out for MMG and another artist that can cause reason for that is Wale. Already successful before signing to MMG, Wale was probably the biggest name to head over to Ross's group. If Rick and Wale can create a 1-2 punch like Drake and Wayne they could be on their way to a good era of music.
G.O.O.D. Music
Founder: Kanye West
Current Artists:
Kanye West, John Legend, Big Sean, Kid Cudi, Mr. Hudson, Mos Def, Pusha T, Hit-Boy, Q-Tip, D'banj, Teyana Taylor, Cyhi the Prynce, *Common (not sure about his status)
From annoying little producer who thought he could rap to fashion icon, musical genius, crazy guy, and more. Kanye West has established himself as a part of music history in more ways than one. As with many artists, he tried the clothing line and now has a label that is officially a power house. Some artists are legends and some are just breaking ground on hopes of a career as long as Mr. West's. Big Sean and Kid Cudi have brought Kanye recent success for his label, and great musicians like John Legend and Common paved the way for this current success. With recent acts dropping mixtapes and singles, Kanye himself might have something as big as his big brother, just sayin he might...
Young Money Entertainment
Founder: Lil Wayne
Current Artists:
Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Mack Maine, Tyga, Gudda Gudda, T-Streetz, Jae Millz, Lil Chuckee, Lil Twist, Shanell, Short Dawg, Cory Gunz, Torion Sellers, Kevin Gates, Christina Milian
Ok, so I guess when it comes to overall success it isn't really a competition to this point. Young Money is ahead of the pack but only because of 3 people. Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj have built this label up and created the current power house in hip hop. Tyga with his release over the past year has built off the buzz. It will be interesting to see if Young Money can release the unheard of artists, and the underground artists. I know its hard to find commercially successful albums all the time, but sometimes a street release is all that's needed. Oh well who knows, I'm just a blogger anyways right....
