Independent record label
Record label
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
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
Current artists
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
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
^ 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 ^ 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 .
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