Did No Limit Records Peak Too Soon?

 

Today’s feature is a record label that is one of the most influential in urban entertainment history. There’s no questioning No Limit’s greatness throughout the 90s and their peak and dominance specifically toward the end of the decade. 

Was I'm Bout It Your First Watch Hood Movie?

 

For those who remember when Master P and the No Limit Soldiers first hit the streets, you know this movie was a big deal back then. Moon Jones and New Orleans rapper Master P wrote, directed, and starred in this tale of growing up in the hood.

Key Moments In Hip-Hop History

 

Hip hop is more than music; it’s a cultural movement that incorporates different elements of art. Before there was Lil Yachty, Young M.I.A., or YNW Melly, there was a world of hip hop artist who's name rain supreme even still today.

Back when music was real, artist had the opportunity to shine in their own distinctive way. Rap is one of the most distinctive features of hip-hop. Rappers use rhythm, lyrics, and vocal tone to express themselves. The best rappers are distinguished by their “flow” – the way the words run together without the performer getting tongue-tied.

What Is Your Favorite Rap Group?

 

Every now and then, a hip-hop music group breaks through the barriers to the big screen. Run-DMC's place as the most influential rap group and undeniably one of the greatest hip-hop acts of all-time.

Fans Favorite created this thread for hip-hop lovers and viewers of the Wrap Up Magazine to engage on. "We want to know which rap group is your most favorite?"

How much is Master P worth?

 

While most of Master P's work in the music industry has been behind the scenes in recent years, he's often considered one of the richest rappers, surpassing even Snoop Dogg in his reported net worth.

To understand how Master P became so wealthy, you have to look at his long career, beyond what he's done with music. He founded his first record label, No Limit Records, in 1991, signing big names like Snoop Dogg and Mystikal.

His music group, TRU, then took off that decade, releasing his own music outside of TRU and continuing work for his record label. In that same 10-year span, he also played for two professional basketball teams.

Mia X - The Untold Story

 

Mia X, is an American rapper, songwriter and actress. She was the first female emcee to get a contract with rapper and entertainment magnate, Master P on his successful record label No Limit Records. She has been called the Mother of Southern Gangsta Rap. She is known for collaborations with several No Limit Records artists, including Master P and Silkk the Shocker on the seminal albums, Ice Cream Man, Ghetto D and Charge It 2 Da Game.

Why Did No Limit Records Breakup?

In 2004, the reorganized label had moved to Koch Records for distribution. From 2004 to 2005, The New No Limit Records issued new albums by Master P, Silkk the Shocker, C-Murder, Lil' Romeo and the reformed TRU.

These are just a few events that happened during the rise of No Limit Records. Percy “Master P” Miller had one of the most historic runs in Hip-Hop with his No Limit Records enterprise. Beginning in the early 1990s.

In 1999, Kane & Abel left from No Limit Records and started their own label entitled, Most Wanted Empire, later securing a new label deal with Elektra Records. On September 21, 1999, Kane & Abel released their fourth album, Rise to Power.

Inside Master P Lavish Lifestyle

Master P was born Percy Robert Miller on April 29, 1970 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Miller's early life was quickly disrupted by divorce, so he was raised by a single father and experienced poverty alongside four siblings. He lived in the Calliope Projects throughout his childhood. Memories of the challenges he faced in the projects eventually became catalysts for his artistic success. 

When he was 19, Miller married Sonya C and had nine children with her: Lil Romeo, Cymphonique, Tytyana, Italy, Veno, Young V, Hercy, Mercy and Inty. Lil Romeo, Cymphonique and Veno have worked in the entertainment industry.

#Throwback Snoop Dogg - Woof! Ft Mystical & Fiend

"Woof!" by Snoop Dogg feat. Fiend and Mystikal sampled George Clinton's "Atomic Dog". "Woof" was a big hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 62. It found its best success on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles where it reached number 3.

"Woof" is a song by American rapper Snoop Dogg featuring Fiend and Mystikal. was released on October 26, 1998 as the second and final single of his third studio album Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told, with the record labels No Limit Records and Priority Records. The song was produced by Craig B and Master P.

Drake's Biggest Hit Is Sampled From Timmy Thomas

The 70's R&B song 'Why can't we live together' may be one of Drakes biggest hits as to date. The music teacher, whose 1972 song “Why Can't We Live Together” was sampled for Drake's hit “Hotline Bling,” hopes he will.

Originally released in 1972, Timmy Thomas’ peace anthem ‘Why can’t We Live Together’ is to get an official 12″ vinyl reissue after being sampled on Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling’. The 2015 hit was built around Thomas’s stripped-back hook, made with just a Hammond organ and percussion from an early rhythm machine.

 Thomas is happy about the way Drake went about clearing the sample explaining, “he did it the right way, he contacted my publishing company and contacted my writers. And so there’s nobody running.” “Why Can’t We Live Together” is a song about peace and Thomas is glad Drake didn’t use any of the original vocals to change the meaning of the song.

In an era where artists are constantly being sued over sampling in their music Timmy Thomas is glad Drake sampled his 1973 hit, “Why Can't We Live Together” in “Hotline Bling.”

 Drake's massive "Hotline Bling" was not submitted, due to a clerical error on the part of label Cash Money. Drake did score five Grammy nominations in other categories, including best rap album for If You're Reading This It's Too Late and best rap song for "Energy."

See Other Artist Facts Below:

The Truth Behind Cash Money Vs No Limit Records Beef

Understanding The Greatest Beef In R&B History

#CelebrityMatchUp Gucci Mane or Master P?

For our next debate in Celebrity Match Up, Who would you consider to be the best producer, rapper, or performer out of Gucci Mane or Master P? Many say this puts Gucci Mane on a higher pedestal than he should be on. What do you think. What are you thoughts on the match up?

The Truth Behind Cash Money Vs No Limit Records Beef

Cash Money Records and No Limit Records were both two of the largest hip-hop powerhouses in New Orleans. What people don’t know is that the beef started before both camps really started blowing up.

Anybody that been a follower of deep dirty south music knows about the history or the turf rivalry that been going on between Cash Money and No Limit Records.

Watch Master P's "I'm Bout It" Movie

If your a 80's baby, then you remember when Master P hit the scene with the movie and soundtrack "I'm Bout It". The film stars Master P, Moon Jones, Anthony Boswell, Silkk the Shocker, Mack 10, C-Murder, Mia X and Mr. Serv-On.

The movie itself was a huge success for No Limit Records. The plot details his life in a New Orleans uptown ghetto. Master P wrote, directed and acted in the film. The Wrap-Up Magazine invites you to chill and watch "I'm Bout It" with it's members. So sit back and pop a bag of popcorn and lets kick it together.

Other Articles:

Who Is Your Favorite No Limit Soldier Rapper?

Name Your All Time Favorite Master P Track

Watch Snoop Dogg's "Da Game of Life" Movie

Back when Snoop Dogg was with the No Limit Soldiers, he released the movie "Da Game of Life." Filmed in the flashy style of a hip-hop music video, the movie features the rapper as a young man who gets himself hooked up with the mob so he can start up his own casino.

The movie was also a huge success for No Limit Records and for No Limit Films . The soundtrack is supposedly is to be Snoop Dogg's third album, Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told, which was released four months later.

More Movie Articles:

What's Your Favorite Justin Timberlake Movie?

What's Your Favorite Movie Starring Jennifer Lopez?

Who Is Your Favorite No Limit Soldier Rapper?

The No Limit Soldiers were the hardest rap group to hit music stores in the late 1990's. With Master P as the captain of the tank, who could knock off a group of warriors who released albums months after months?

New Orleans label No Limit Records dominated the 1990s. A no limit soldier is a guy/gal who can hold his/her own with the liquor and party all night. They don't give up until the floor claims them for the night.

Name Your All Time Favorite Master P Track

The new movie is out with the new soundtrack "I Got The Hookup 2." Master P and the No Limit Soldiers have been making hits since the mid 90's.

Presently it is known by the name of No Limit Forever Records. Having gained immense popularity in his musical career, Master P is also the CEO of P. Miller Enterprises. As of 2019, Master P's net worth is roughly $200 million.

Fans Favorite is now taking their own surveys on whats fans most liked track from Master P. In there on observation, Master P carried his biggest hits in his debut period. No Limit Records was something to recon with in the late 90's early 2000's.

How Ya Do Dat currently carry Master P's best hit song. After review of over 25 videos, members of the Wrap-Up Magazine has chosen "Feds" as the most entertaining video Master P carries.

How do you feel about the tack chosen as Master P best. We believe this is the right song for the showcase. Leave your thoughts by commenting below.

Other Master P Articles:

How Master P Survived A Decade Of Music

Top 5 Master P Music Videos

How Master P Survived A Decade Of Music

When Master P first entered the music industry, it was never about music. Percy Miller is a business man all the way around the board.

The No Limit Soldiers kept the music industry on lock by releasing new content every month. Upon arrival with his debut album "Bout It Bout It" Master P had the largest movie and soundtrack surfacing during that time.

Back in 2014, in an interview with VladTV, Master P recently claimed to have sold as many as 75 million albums during his tenure with No Limit Records. Having gained immense popularity in his musical career, Master P is also the CEO of P. Miller Enterprises. As of 2018, Master P's net worth is roughly $250 million.

Master P and the No Limit Soldiers was the hottest rap group until Cash Money records hit the scene to slow down their record sales. Master P created a hip-hop empire without registering on any mainstream radar. For several years, he operated solely in the rap underground.

Beginning in the early 1990s, the New Orleans native dominated the landscape for much of the decade with a staggering amount of product. Although many associate P with The Big Easy, he established the No Limit brand in Northern California.

Shifting the label to New Orleans, P signed Mystikal, Kane & Abel, Mia-X, the late Soulja Slim and former Death Row artist Snoop Dogg.

It wasn’t all music with Master P, as the mogul’s film company continues to release films independently in DVD format to this day. P has been engaged in several business ventures over the years and the introduction of the digital-only No Limit Forever record entity only solidifies he’s not going anywhere soon.

Silkk The Shocker Releases New Video - Bags @SilkkTheShocker

One of No Limit Records great Silk The Shocker releases new visual video titled "Bags". Vyshonne King Miller known by his stage name Silkk the Shocker, is an American hip hop musician and actor.

Master P Talks Lil Wayne And Birdman

Master P said his piece on the Cash Money Records feud between Lil Wayne and Birdman on Thursday [September 15]. The No Limit boss hooked up with Hip Hop DX to give an exclusive on financial literacy, and host Justin Hunte figured it appropriate to discuss their quarrel as it relates to the topic. "You know, maybe this thing needs to go to somebody, that can kind of like, let them know, like 'Man what is y'all fighting over dawg? you know, yall did this together," he said in regards to news that fellow mogul, James Prince, has interjected himself into long-standing beef. Ultimately though, it will be up to Bird and Wayne himself to resolve the matter, P said, which will take them putting business aside and reconnecting on a personal tip.

"If somebody's in it with the love, they're going to work it out with you, but now it's just about money. That goes to show you it never really was about love. And I think that's the problem they're starting to see," said P, suggesting that their relationship fell apart in the first place because their bond was not built on loyalty to one another. He would elaborate by sharing his own personal experience of having maintained the same committed circle since the very beginning of his venture into the game, while rooting out those who might have had ulterior motives. As is the case with any relationship P said, your union with a partner can't be based on the material. "I think that's what you're experiencing now. That you know, you thought it was love, but you're starting to see that it was just about money."

Master P predicted that the former confidants will work out their woes. He spoke at length about how his experience coming up from the bottom and an instilled confidence in his knowledge and direction, gives him the courage to not only continue pursing success, but to be able to rebound when things fall apart. While Wayne's prolific lyricism certainly affords him a gift that he can build prosperity off of through any given hardship, capitalizing on it will depend, as it did for the man born Percy Miller, on the team around you and being flexible and open to losing, he implied through the interview. Fans will recall that Weezy almost folded to the stress of his conflict with his CEO. Those who've continued to follow the saga now observe to see whether the situation can be helped along by the involvement of Prince.

Young Thug Breaking Records

Selling 18,000 copies, Jeffery earned Young Thug the notable feat of having dropped three top 5 debuts in a year. His August release follows up on February's debut of I'm Up [15,000 sold], and the debut of Slime Season 3 in April [which dished 22,000 units]. All three rounded out in the top 5 of Top Rap Albums in 2016, a record for that chart.