DJ Pauly D talks G-Unit Records deal

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

50 Cent has signed several artists to his G-Unit label this year. Last year, he established a new distribution deal with EMI Records. Through this new arrangement, the label released Lloyd Banks' H.F.M. 2.

Following the new deal, 50 Cent signed Shawty Lo and his entire D4L camp to G-Unit. Lil' Kim announced she was considering signing to G-Unit, too. 50 Cent denied this, but did announce the official signing of DJ Pauly D.

Recently, DJ Pauly D opened up about signing with the resurgent G-Unit Records. Best-known for his role in the popular MTV reality series, "Jersey Shore," Pauly D will also have his own headphone line under G-Unit.

DJ Pauly D admitted he looked up to 50 Cent for some time, so he jumped at the chance to get signed to his label. Now, a part of G-Unit Records, DJ Pauly D is ready to help make club hits for G-Unit.

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Shawty Lo says Gucci Mane has completed Four Videos already

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Shawty Lo, of D4L/G-Unit Records, has been hard at work since his highly-publicized business deal. Now focusing back on the music, Lo has been working with a few other artists in Atlanta. While putting together his new mixtape, Bankhead Forever, Shawty Lo has been working with Gucci Mane.

While working on both his mixtape and album, Still Units in da City, Shawty Lo reached out to Gucci Mane. Newly released from prison, the Brick Squad rapper is currently working on his new projects, as well. Recently, the two Atlanta rappers linked up and are recording music together. Shawty Lo said Gucci Mane is his brother from another.

Speaking on Gucci Mane, Shawty Lo said he is doing well. Despite only being out of prison for a few days, Shawty Lo said he has already finished filming four videos. Shawty Lo also said Gucci Mane is off probation and ready to move along with his career. In the near future, they plan to work on many more projects together.

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Shawty Lo explains terms of G-Unit deal

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Earlier this year, Shawty Lo expressed interest in signing to G-Unit Records. A little over a week ago, Shawty Lo sat down and made things official. Now signed to G-Unit Records, it appeared as if Shawty Lo had signed a regular artist deal.

With Shawty Lo becoming the latest member of G-Unit South, he has decided to explain his deal. Before signing with G-Unit, he was the head of D4L, a group and his label. Shawty Lo's new deal with G-Unit Records reflects this.

The deal signed was not one between Shawty Lo, instead the deal was between D4L and G-Unit. Under the terms of the new deal, D4L is now a member of G-Unit. Additionally, each of the members is signed to a solo deal with G-Unit.

Most importantly, G-Unit Records has become the official distributor of D4L Records.

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