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Chinga Chang Records
Founded2003 (2003)
FounderDan Herman (CEO)
StatusActive
Distributor(s)Sony Entertainment
GenreHip hop, rap
Country of originUnited States
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Official websitechingachang.com

Chinga Chang Records is a Philadelphia-based independent hip hop label. Founded by CEO Dan Herman in 2003, Chinga Chang has released music by artists including Kool G Rap and Lil Scrappy, including the Kool G Rap album Half a Klip in 2007.[1] The label has also released two mixtapes, which include previously unreleased music by artists such as KRS-One, Ras Kass, Big Pun, and Sean Price.[2]

History[edit]

Early years[edit]

Chinga Chang Records was founded as a boutique hip hop label in 2003,[3] by Philadelphia native Dan Herman, also known as DMAK.[1] Herman, then only 18[3] eventually established offices in Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida.[4]

In July 2006, the label released its first single, "Meal of the Day", by company artist Temp, which became popular in Bollywood. The label then released the mixtape Chang Gang Vol. 1: Stackin' Euros, which included then unheard tracks from artists including KRS-One, Ras Kass, Big Pun, and Sean Price. Each track from the album had a video made along with it, including one for Price's song "Ground Wit Ur Niggazz", shot in Brownsville, Brooklyn.[3]

Also in 2006, CEO Herman signed Kool G Rap.[5] According to Hip Hop Weekly, Chinga Chang "helped resurrect the career of Kool G Rap by backing the hip hop icon’s first studio disc in nearly a decade".[1] Kool G Rap's album Half a Klip was produced by DJ Premier, who is associated with the label, and had vocals by actress Haylie Duff. A month later Herman signed a distribution deal for the album with Koch Entertainment.[3]

In June 2007, the label released the mixtape The Official Joints LP via digital download, which included unreleased music by artists such as Rakim, Masta Ace, J Live, Guru, Beatnuts, Big Daddy Kane, KRS-One, and Big Pun. The first single off the album, Rakim's "Original Style", was also made into an unreleased cartoon.[3]

Later signings[edit]

In June 2013, it was announced that former Nickelodeon actress Amanda Bynes had been offered a record deal by Chinga Chang, after Herman cleared the idea with The Orchard and Sony Entertainment.[2] According to Herman, he retracted the offer after Bynes failed to show up to a meeting with Wyclef Jean. Herman instead signed the artist D Rock Starr,[6] who had previously provided the hook for the track "I Feel Bad for You Son" on Half a Klip.[7] D Rock's first single on Chinga Chang was "Sour Patch Kid", a diss track to Bynes.[6]

In October 2013, Chinga Chang signed the rap group G4 Boyz,[8] with distribution provided through Sony Entertainment.[9] Also that month Chinga Chang signed Philadelphia rapper Cassidy,[4] with Wyclef and DJ Premier slated to help with Cassidy's next album; however, a few weeks later the deal fell through, with Herman quoting artistic differences.[1]

Herman instead signed Atlanta-based rapper Lil' Scrappy[10] on November 1, 2013.[3] Scrappy's first single, "They Hate Me" featuring Young Buck, was released on December 5. His solo album Reparations is meant to be released in Spring 2014,[4] with a distribution deal by Sony.[11] Another early single from Reparations, "Juicy On My Mind", was also released in December 2013.[4]

A new album by Drock Star was announced for September 15, 2014, titled American Dream.[12] Atlanta-based rapper 9Gotti signed to the label on May 20, 2014,[3] after releasing a single on the label a week earlier.[13]

Around July 2013, TMZ reported that Michael Lohan had brokered a deal with Herman for a recording contract for Ali Lohan. The deal had ended after Michael Lohan allegedly threatened Herman with violence.[14]

Artists[edit]

Current artists
Previous artists

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Singles[edit]

  • 2006: "Meal of the Day" by Temp
  • 2013: "Sour Patch Kid" by D Rock Star ft. DMAK
  • 2013: You Only Live Once" by D Rock Star
  • 2013: "They Hate Me" by Lil' Scrappy ft. Young Buck[16]
  • 2013: "Juicy On My Mind" by Lil' Scrappy
  • 2014: "Strange Fruit" by King Joe
  • 2014: "Witness" by 9Gotti
  • 2014: "Imagination" by Rych
  • 2014: "Need I Say More" by Rych

Further reading[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Chinga Chang Records CEO Dan Herman Drops Cassidy". Hip Hop Weekly. November 16, 2013. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  2. ^ a b Sieczkowski, Cavan (June 11, 2013). "Amanda Bynes Offered Rap Deal With Chinga Chang Records". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "About Us". Chinga Chang Music. Archived from the original on 2014-03-31. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  4. ^ a b c d "News". Chinga Chang Music. Archived from the original on 2014-03-26. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  5. ^ J-23 (February 8, 2008). "Kool G Rap – Half A Klip | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews". HipHop DX. Archived from the original on August 13, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ a b "Chinga Chang Records produces Amanda Bynes diss song". RumorFix. June 22, 2013. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  7. ^ "New Artists". Chinga Changa Music. Archived from the original on 2014-03-29. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  8. ^ "G4 Boyz @G4BOYZ Sign With Chinga Chang Records". PaperChaster.com. October 24, 2013. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  9. ^ James, Jesse (October 28, 2013). "The G4 Boyz Sign w/ Chinga O Chang/Sony Records - News". StupidDope. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  10. ^ "Can I Get A Record Deal: Dan Herman Of Chinga Chang Records Signs Lil Scrappy And Cassidy". DJs Doing Work. November 3, 2013. Archived from the original on March 13, 2014. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  11. ^ Kyles, Yohance (November 5, 2013). "Lil Scrappy Signs New Label Deal With Chinga Chang/Sony Ent". Austin-American Statesman. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  12. ^ "News". Chinga Chang. May 20, 2014. Archived from the original on May 21, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
  13. ^ Witness Music Video: 9Gotti
  14. ^ "Michael Lohan: Police Probe Threats Against Music Honcho". TMZ. 2014-07-25. Retrieved 2014-09-11.
  15. ^ "HHV Exclusive: Dan Herman talks Chinga Chang Records rumors, Lil' Scrappy, and more". Hip Hop Vibe. January 22, 2014. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  16. ^ a b c "Music". Chinga Changa Music. Archived from the original on 2014-03-26. Retrieved 2014-03-25.

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