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| The Black Wall Street Records | |||
| Parent company | Universal Music Group | ||
| Founded | 2002 | ||
| Founder | The Game | ||
| Distributing label | Interscope | ||
| Genre(s) | Hip hop | ||
| Country | US | ||
| Web addresses | See Below | ||
The Black Wall Street Records is a recording company founded by The Game and his half-brother Big Fase 100.
The Black Wall Street was an independent label that was becoming mainstream after been featured in the Jim Jones' "Certified Gangsta" video as well as The Documentary DVD. After a feud ensured with 50 Cent and members of G-Unit, The Game severed ties with the group in search of venturing on his own.
The Game decided to help his own label gain the success of in hopes of being similar to his former label. Big Fase 100, the main co-founder, officially left the label after internal problems between the rapper began. Since then the founder went forth to start his own imprint, Brazil and Wilmington Records. The Game is currently looking forward to establish distribution with Interscope Records. According to sources, the distribution deal is finalized.
The following artists are affiliated and will most likely sign with The Black Wall Street in the near future.
Brief overview
- Johnny Hooks- Johnny Hooks is from New Jersey. He is one of the main contributors to The Black Wall Street Records. He is also working on other ventures with The Game such as 16 Bars magazine.
- Charli Baltimore- After continuous delays in releasing her album, Charli Baltimore had decided to leave Murder Inc to join The Black Wall Street.
- Ya Boy- San Francisco based artist who has one album out that was released before he got signed with Black Wall Street called Rookie of The Year. Ya Boy is supporting the Hyphy Movement, a style of music and dance associated with San Francisco Bay Area hip hop culture.
- Nu Jerzey Devil- Nu Jerzey Devil, signed to The Black Wall Street label in 2004. He produced the single "300 Bars And Runnin'". He is currently working on some tracks for The Game's sophomore album "The Doctor's Advocate".
- Life- previously an affillate to Big Fase 100, Life left Big Fase's Brazil and Wilimington Records to join The Black Wall Street.
- Lil' Damu- This artist has joined The Black Wall Street in 2006. Lil' Damu was featured on Nu Jerzey Devil's new mixtape on a track titled "Gang Bang".
- DJ Skee - Is of the fastest growing underground deejays working with The Game. DJ Skee has assisted in aiding Nu Jerzey Devil in production of The Game's mixtapes. DJ Skee is part of Channel 40 Hip-Hop Nation: Westsyde Hype program on Sirius Radio.