Collective Music Group (formerly known as Cocaine Muzik Group), is an American record label founded by rapper Yo Gotti. The label's current president is Yo Gotti's cousin, Brandon Mims. The label houses primarily Memphis-based hip hop artists, including Moneybagg Yo, Blac Youngsta, BlocBoy JB, and GloRilla, but is also home to artists including 42 Dugg, EST Gee, and Mozzy, among others.[1]
| Collective Music Group | |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Universal Music Group |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Yo Gotti |
| Distributor(s) | Interscope |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Memphis, Tennessee |
History
editIn 2012, Yo Gotti launched his own record label after signing to Epic Records. The label was originally named Cocaine Muzik Group based on the "addictiveness of the music released by the label", but decided to change the name after a phone call with 50 Cent who said "they’re going to be scared of that."[2] The label's first official release was Yo Gotti's sixth studio album I Am. On May 24, 2014, the label released a collective project featuring the whole roster titled Chapter One, including Wave Chapelle, Zed Zilla, and Snootie Wild.[3]
In 2015, CMG signed Memphis rapper Blac Youngsta following the single "Heavy", in which Yo Gotti appeared on the song's remix.[citation needed] In 2016, CMG signed Memphis rapper Moneybagg Yo.[4] In 2018, the label signed Blocboy JB. In 2019, CMG expanded and signed Detroit rapper 42 Dugg in a joint venture deal with Lil Baby's 4PF.[5] The record label also signed Memphis rapper Big Boogie in 2020.[6]
In January 2021, CMG announced the signing of Louisville rapper EST Gee.[7] On June 3, 2021, Yo Gotti signed a distribution deal with CMG and Interscope Records saying, "we share the same vision about winning – we want to break barriers, disrupt the industry and develop the next generation of superstars. I'm thrilled to partner with them as I continue focusing on CMG's expansion."[8]
On February 10, 2022, CMG launched a press conference announcing the signing of Sacramento rapper Mozzy.[9] In April 2022, CMG signed Jacksonville rapper Lil Poppa.[10] In May 2022, the label signed R&B artist Lehla Samia, becoming the first singer and female artist signed to the label.[11] In July 2022, CMG signed Memphis rapper GloRilla, with Yo Gotti saying she "is a natural born star – she has a different sound and approach that's needed in hip-hop right now".[12]
On July 15, 2022, CMG released their second compilation album titled Gangsta Art.[13]
In 2023, CMG released the compilation Gangsta Art 2 featuring appearances from GloRilla, Moneybagg Yo, Fivio Foreign, and Yo Gotti.[14]
Notable artists
edit| Yo Gotti | 2012 (founder) |
|---|---|
| Blac Youngsta | 2015[citation needed] |
| Moneybagg Yo | 2016[4] |
| BlocBoy JB | 2018[15] |
| 42 Dugg | 2019[5] |
| Big Boogie | 2020 |
| EST Gee | 2021[7] |
| Mozzy | 2022[9] |
| Lehla Samia | 2022[11][16] |
| GloRilla | 2022[12] |
| Lil Poppa | 2022[10][17] |
Discography
editCompilation albums
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US [18] | ||
| CMG Presents: Chapter One | — | |
| Gangsta Art |
|
11 |
| Gangsta Art 2 |
|
78 |
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Rocky Road" (CMG the Label with Moneybagg Yo and Kodak Black) |
2022 | Gangsta Art |
| "See Wat I'm Sayin" (CMG the Label with Moneybagg Yo) | ||
| "Big League" (CMG the Label with Yo Gotti, Moneybagg Yo, Mozzy, and Lil Poppa) | ||
| "Steppers" (CMG the Label with Yo Gotti, Moneybagg Yo, 42 Dugg, EST Gee, Mozzy, and Blac Youngsta) |
References
edit- ^ "The Hardest Working Label in Hip-Hop: Inside the Rise of Yo Gotti and Collective Music Group". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ "Yo Gotti Says 50 Cent Advised Him to Change Cocaine Muzik Group Name". Complex. Archived from the original on 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ a b "CMG Presents: Chapter One". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ a b "Yo Gotti Signs Moneybagg Yo". XXL. Archived from the original on 2022-07-04. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ a b "42 Dugg Signs to Yo Gotti's Collective Music Group in Collaboration With Lil Baby: Exclusive". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ "Big Boogie Details What Made CMG His Label Home and What's to Come in 2022". The Source. Archived from the original on 2022-07-08. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ a b "Yo Gotti Signs EST Gee to CMG — & Gives Him $750K in Cash: 'He Got What It Takes'". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ "Yo Gotti's Collective Music Group inks deal with Interscope Records". Revolt. Archived from the original on 2022-04-21. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ a b "Mozzy Join's Yo Gotti's CMG Label, Drops New Roddy Ricch Collab "Real Ones"". Complex. Archived from the original on 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ a b "Exclusive: Lil Poppa Inks Deal with Yo Gotti's CMG Record Label". Complex. Archived from the original on 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ a b "Lehla Samia Drops New Single 'Call On Me'". uDiscover. Archived from the original on 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ a b "'FNF' Rapper GloRilla Signs With Yo Gotti's CMG Imprint". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ a b "Yo Gotti and CMG The Label paints some 'Gangsta Art' on new album". Revolt. Archived from the original on 2022-07-15. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- ^ Alexandria, Lavender (2023-09-29). "CMG Returns With Their Second Label Compilation "Gangsta Art 2"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "Blocboy JB & Tay Keith Talk 'Bacc 2 Da Bloc' Album & Yo Gotti Surprises JB With Custom CMG Chain". Power 106. Archived from the original on 2022-07-15. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- ^ "Lehla Samia Drops New Single 'Call On Me'". uDiscover. Archived from the original on 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
- ^ Rose, Jordan. "Exclusive: Lil Poppa Inks Deal with Yo Gotti's CMG Record Label". Complex. Archived from the original on 2023-10-19. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ @billboardcharts (July 25, 2022). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (1/2)..." (Tweet). Retrieved July 26, 2022 – via Twitter.
- Gangsta Art 2: @billboardcharts (October 9, 2023). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200..." (Tweet). Retrieved October 9, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Schube, Will. "GloRilla, Yo Gotti, EST Gee, And More Star On CMG The Label's 'Gangsta Art 2'". udiscovermusic. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.