Suburban Noize Records
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| Suburban Noize Records | |
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| Founded | 1995 |
| Founder | Kevin Zinger |
| Distributor(s) | INgrooves Music Group (2019-present) Capitol Records (1997–2002) RED Distribution (2003–2012) |
| Genre | |
| Country of origin | U.S. |
| Location | Burbank, California |
| Official website | suburbannoizerecords |
Suburban Noize Records, also known as "Subnoize", is an independent record label based in Burbank, California that specializes in punk rock and hip hop music. The label was founded in 1997 by Kevin Zinger[1]
History
[edit]A majority of the label's merchandise and album sales are via the Internet and merchandising booths at live performances. The label relies heavily on word of mouth and underground promotion techniques.
A feud in 2013 between the label's founders, Daddy X and Kevin Zinger, put the label in limbo for a few years. On April 9, 2019, it was announced that Suburban Noize was reforming with Madchild, Hed PE, Swollen Members, Big B, Chucky Chuck of DGAF, Saint Dog, UnderRated of Potluck.
On November 1, 2019, it was announced that Whitney Peyton had signed to Suburban Noize. [2]
On May 1, 2020, it was announced that San Diego rapper Obnoxious had signed to the label.[3]
On April 6, 2021, it was announced that Dropout Kings had signed to Subnoize.[4]
Artists
[edit]Current artists
[edit]| Artist | Year signed | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kottonmouth Kings | 1997-2013 | American hip hop group. |
| D-Loc | 1997–2013, 2019–present | American solo rapper. Founding member of Kottonmouth Kings. |
| Johnny Richter | 1997–2013 | American solo rapper. Founding member of Kottonmouth Kings |
| Kingspade | 1997-2013, 2019–present | American hip hop duo |
| Big B | 2004–present | American solo rapper. Formerly of 187 and OPM respectively. |
| Hed PE | 2006-2013, 2019–present | Formed by frontman Jared Gomes in 1994, Hed PE performs a style of music which it refers to as "G-punk", a fusion of punk rock and hip hop. |
| Swollen Members | 2009-2013, 2019–present | Canadian hip hop group composed of Madchild (MC), Prevail (MC), and Rob The Viking (DJ) signed in collaboration with Battleaxe Records, a label formed by group member Madchild. |
| Moonshine Bandits | 2010-2014, 2019–present | American country rap duo |
| Madchild | 2011-2013, 2019–present | Canadian solo rapper as well as being co-founder of the Canadian hip hop group Swollen Members. |
| Prevail | 2011-2013, 2019–present | Canadian solo rapper as well as being co-founder of the Canadian hip hop group Swollen Members. |
| Mickey Avalon | 2011–2013, 2020–present[5] | American solo rapper |
| UnderRated | 2019–present | American hip hop rapper/producer from Humboldt County, California. Formerly of the duo Potluck. |
| Chucky Chuck | 2019–present | American solo rapper. Founding member of DGAF. |
| Whitney Peyton[2] | 2019–present | American solo rapper |
| Long Beach Dub Allstars | 2020–present | Legendary ska punk band |
| Obnoxious[3] | 2020–present | American solo rapper |
| Dropout Kings[4] | 2021–present | American nu-metal band |
| King Klick[6] | 2021–present | American hip hop supergroup |
| Salty Brasi[7] | 2021–present | American rapper |
| The Kaleidoscope Kid[8] | 2021–present | American rapper |
Former artists
[edit]| Year(s) signed | Albums released on Suburban Noize | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daddy X | 1995–2013 | 2 | Co-founder of Suburban Noize |
| DJ Bobby B | 1997–2013 | 4 | Original deejay for the Kottonmouth Kings |
| Corporate Avenger | 1998–2001 | 4 | Currently signed to Massive Sound Records. |
| Brokencyde | 2008-2010 | 2 | American crunkcore group |
| Grand Vanacular | 1999–2004 | 1 | American solo rapper |
| Too Rude | 2000–2007 | 2 | American reggae rock band |
| Mix Mob | 2002 | 1 | American rock band |
| Phunk Junkeez | 2003–2007 | 1 | Currently signed to Dmaft Records |
| Judge D | 2003–2008 | 2 | American solo rapper |
| Mower | 2003–2010 | 3 | American hardcore punk band |
| Tsunami Brothers | 2003–2008 | 1 | American turntablism duo |
| Pakelika | 2003–2010 | 2 | American solo rapper. Died August 11, 2012. |
| Disfunction-ILL | 2004 | 1 | American hip hop duo |
| The Dirtball | 2004–2013 | 6 | American solo rapper |
| Humble Gods | 2004 | 1 | American hardcore punk band |
| DGAF | 2005–2008 | 3 | American hip hop group |
| Wicked Wisdom | 2006[9] | 1 | American nu metal band |
| X Clan | 2006–2010 | 2 | American hip hop group |
| OPM | 2006–2010 | 3 | Currently signed to MNO Records |
| Potluck | 2006–2011 | 3 | American hip hop duo. Disbanded in 2017 |
| Authority Zero | 2006–2013 | 3 | American punk band |
| Danny Diablo | 2007 | 1 | Currently signed to Hellcat Records. |
| Mondo Generator | 2007 | 1 | American alternative metal band |
| Dog Boy | 2007–2010 | 1 | American solo artist. Frontman of Too Rude |
| Sen Dog | 2008–2009 | 1 | American solo rapper. Member of Cypress Hill |
| La Coka Nostra | 2008–2012 | 1 | Currently signed to Uncle Howie Records. |
| Unwritten Law | 2008–2013 | 4 | American punk band |
| Barry and the Penetrators | 2009 | 1 | American reggae rock band |
| Taintstick | 2009–2010 | 1 | American hard rock band |
| BLESTeNATION | 2009–2012 | 1 | American hip hop group |
| Saigon | 2010–2012 | 2 | American solo rapper |
| X-Pistols | 2010–2013 | 1 | Punk band led by Daddy X & The Dirtball |
| Slaine | 2010–2014 | 3 | American solo rapper. Member of La Coka Nostra |
| Glasses Malone | 2011 | 1 | American solo rapper |
| Jeffery Nothing | 2011 | 1 | American solo singer. Former Frontman of Mushroomhead |
| Cool Nutz | 2012-2013 | 1 | American solo rapper |
| Saint Dog | 1997-2013 | 3 | American solo rapper. Founding member of Kottonmouth Kings. Died October 13, 2020. |
References
[edit]- ^ Rosen, Craig (March 19, 2011). "15 Years Of Noize". Billboard. Vol. 123, no. 9. p. 35. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
- "Navarre Corporation Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement With Suburban Noize Records". PR Newswire. March 8, 2004. - ^ a b "Whitney Peyton Signs With Suburban Noize Records, Announces New Album & Tour Dates", Broadway World, November 1, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "Login • Instagram". Archived from the original on 2021-12-24.
{{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help) - ^ a b "Dropout Kings Sign to Suburban Noize Records | UndergroundHipHopBlog". 6 April 2021.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1677652642390087 [user-generated source]
- ^ "Johnny Richter (Kottonmouth Kings) Reveals New Supergroup "King Klick" W/ Chucky Chuck & Obnoxious! | Faygoluvers". 30 April 2021.
- ^ "Suburban Noize Records Signs New York Emcee Salty Brasi | Faygoluvers". 27 August 2021.
- ^ "Suburban Noize Records Signs The Kaleidoscope Kid | Faygoluvers". 22 October 2021.
- ^ "Teaser for "JADA'S WICKED SIDE, PINKETT SMITH HAS A CONVINCING METAL SCREAM BAND COULD UPDATE SOUND"". Akron Beacon Journal. March 5, 2006. p. E3 LIFE STYLE. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
