Skyzoo may sign with G-Unit Records

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Representing Brooklyn, Skyzoo has a large underground following. Since he has dominated the mixtape game, Skyzoo is now hoping for the same success mainstream. His rise is comparable to that of 50 Cent. By the look of things, Skyzoo may end up on his label.

Despite no album coming from 50 Cent, he has been very active this year. His G-Unit Records has returned from near-dormancy to dominance. G-Unit has signed several artists, including the entire D4L Records' roster. While searching for more distribution, 50 Cent has had the label in the headlines.

Skyzoo has sat down with 50 Cent to talk about the future of his career. During his performance at the A3C Hip Hop Festival, Skyzoo revealed he may end up signing with G-Unit. His announcement came right after he performed several tracks off his The Great Debater mixtape.

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Tyler, the Creator nixes Pharrell rumors

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

For months, Tyler, the Creator has been working with Pharrell and the response has been positive. Recently, Tyler, the Creator was rumored to have signed with Pharrell's record label. Tyler has been around for nearly two years.

As the head of Odd Future, Tyler, the Creator is the CEO of his own movement. Shawty Lo, the head of D4L Records, recently signed with G-Unit Records and still has his label. While Shawty Lo signed that sort of deal, Tyler, the Creator will not follow suit.

Tyler, the Creator hit back at the rumors of signing with Pharrell's label. Tyler posed the question, why would he, the CEO of his own label, sign with another record label. He said he will continue to work with Pharrell because their chemistry is "fucking awesome."

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Shawty Lo dubs himself the 50 Cent of Atlanta

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

The biggest news of the summer has been Shawty Lo joining forces with 50 Cent at G-Unit. Musically, 50 Cent has been struggling to release his new album. However, on the business side of things, 50 Cent has been dominant.

When 50 Cent managed to sign Shawty Lo and the entire roster of D4L Records, it was a power move. In the weeks since the signing, Shawty Lo and 50 Cent have made many appearances together.

Shawty Lo said he and 50 Cent's connection is deeper than rap and business. Their backgrounds are very similar, with the exception of one taking place in Atlanta, and the other in New York City.

Explaining his background, Shawty Lo said he and 50 Cent are cut from the same type of cloth. Shawty Lo also promised he would not become another one hit wonder under the G-Unit umbrella.

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Shawty Lo talks, in-depth, about G-Unit Records

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Earlier this summer, D4L Records head, Shawty Lo signed with G-Unit Records. Initially, it appeared as if Shawty Lo signed a solo deal with G-Unit. However, as time went on, it was revealed Shawty Lo had placed the entire D4L label under G-Unit.

With the signing making news, 50 Cent came out and confirmed the story. But, when 50 Cent spoke about the deal, he said it was bigger than a record deal. Making several public appearances with Shawty Lo, 50 Cent said the deal was more of a partnership.

50 Cent said the deal includes marketing and promotion and once G-Unit recoups their investment, G-Unit and D4L splits the profits 50/50. Shawty Lo revealed he and 50 Cent had a seven hour business meeting. When he entered the meeting, Shawty Lo thought he was going to sign an artist deal with G-Unit Records, but 50 Cent had much more in mind.

Shawty Lo said 50 Cent listened to his music and watched his videos. After watching his videos and listening to the material, Shawty Lo said 50 Cent viewed him as a boss. As a result, 50 Cent gave Shawty Lo a deal in which he could become a boss. Through his deal with G-Unit, Shawty Lo is the head of D4L Records, retaining full creative control of his record label and his music. Aside from being the head of his label, Shawty will also be scouting for talent in the South on behalf of G-Unit Records.

Through D4L Records, 50 Cent wants G-Unit Records to also become an outlet for the South. Shawty Lo said he had to hire more staff in his time away from the game. Now back, Shawty Lo is focused on developing his artists, Stuntman, La Costra Nostra, Zone 6 and Jai-Jai. Shawty Lo said 50 Cent told him to sign artists from everywhere, but he is not looking for people who simply rap, instead he is looking for rappers who help create movements.

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Shawty Lo breaks down G-Unit deal

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Because he signed with G-Unit Records, Shawty Lo has been all over the news. The Atlanta rapper experienced trouble when he attempted to release his sophomore album. Initially, his second album was supposed to be released in 2009. However, delays caused his album not to see the light of day and for him to leave his label.

After ending his feud with T.I., Shawty Lo has been out of the news, but teaming up with 50 Cent landed him right back in the headlines. In an odd turn of events, Shawty Lo said he had label prospects and, among them, G-Unit Records. Less than a month later, Shawty Lo revealed he was officially signed to G-Unit Records.

50 Cent confirmed this news, earlier this week. He said the deal is unlike other record deals. Instead of the traditional record deal, it covers the entire D4L label. Unlike traditional distribution deals, this deal handles all promotional and marketing. After recouping promotional expenses, G-Unit and D4L then enter a 50/50 deal.

Now, Shawty Lo is further explaining the deal he has in place with G-Unit Records. Shawty Lo said he signed with G-Unit because he did not want a 360 deal. Instead, Shawty Lo said he would much rather enter a profit sharing deal with another label. This, not the name, is why he decided to sign with G-Unit Records, instead of a major label. Shawty Lo went on to say a rival label could have offered him five times what 50 offered and he still would have signed with G-Unit because he feels that is what is best for him.

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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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