Villain Entertainment
Villain Entertainment is a record label, founded by gangsta rapper MC Ren,[1][2] in Palm Springs, California in 1999. The label's focus was gangsta rap genre of West Coast hip hop.
| Villain Entertainment | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | MC Ren |
| Distributor(s) | INgrooves (US) Fontana (CAN) |
| Genre | Gangsta rap |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Palm Springs, California |
| Official website | nationvillain |
History
Villain Entertainment[3] was formed as a vehicle for releases by MC Ren, after MC Ren left Ruthless Records in 1999. After MC Ren's departure from Ruthless Records, the label inherited the rights to all of MC Ren's solo albums, including Kizz My Black Azz,[4][5] Shock of the Hour,[6] The Villain in Black and Ruthless For Life. Although established in 1999, the label remained dormant for a long period until a revival in 2009 with the release of MC Ren's album Renincarnated.
Artists
Current acts
MC Ren (Founder of label)
Discography
| Artist | Album | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| MC Ren | Renincarnated | October 31, 2009 |
| MC Ren | Rebel Music | To Be Released |
References
- "MC Ren". Billboard. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- "MC Ren | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- "Villain Entertainment". Genius. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Year-End". Billboard. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- "Kizz My Black Azz; Return of the Product". Entertainment Weekly. September 4, 1992.
- "M.C. REN; "Shock of the Hour"; Ruthless/Relativity". Los Angeles Times. December 19, 1993.
External links
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