The Best of Suave House Music
The Best of Suave House Music is a compilation of the best songs from the Suave House record label.
Suave House History
From the heart of Texas to the world, Suave House has been one of the most prolific and well-known rap labels of the late 20th century. The label was home to some of the most iconic rappers and producers in the game, and their music still holds up today. Let’s take a look at the history of Suave House and some of their best music.
DJ Paul and Juicy J found Suave House in the early 1990s
In the early 1990s, DJ Paul and Juicy J, then known as The Ultimate Drycleaners, found Suave House Records in Memphis, TN. The label’s first release was DJ Paul and Juicy J’s Underground Volume 1: 1991-1995. The album was a local success, selling over 50,000 copies. In 1993, the duo released Volume 2 of the series. This time, the album was nationally distributed by Select-O-Hits and sold over 100,000 copies.
The label’s first mainstream success came with the 1995 release of 8Ball & MJG’s On Top of the World. The album peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #24 on the Billboard 200. It would go on to be certified platinum by the RIAA.
The label’s first release was the album “Mystic Stylez” by Three 6 Mafia
The label’s first release was the album “Mystic Stylez” by Three 6 Mafia, which was released in 1995. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped put Suave House on the map. In 1996, the label released its second album, “Ridin’ Dirty” by UGK. The album was another critical and commercial success, and it solidified Suave House’s position as a leading hip-hop label.
In the years that followed, Suave House released a number of successful albums, including “Too Hard to Swallow” by UGK (1996), “Chopper City in the Ghetto” by BG (1997), “Nolia Clap” by Lil Waynes & Turk (1998), and “Tha Carter III” by Lil Wayne (2008). Suave House has also been home to a number of successful artists, including Eightball & MJG, UGK, David Banner, Lil Wayne, and Young Buck.
Notable Suave House Releases
“Mystic Stylez” by Three 6 Mafia (1995)
“Mystic Stylez” is the debut album by American hip hop group Three 6 Mafia. It was released on August 8, 1995, by Prophet Entertainment and Relativity Records. The album was recorded in a span of three months in a rented studio in Memphis, Tennessee. The album was produced by DJ Paul and Juicy J, who were also responsible for its executive production.
The album features guest appearances from rappers Project Pat, Gangsta Boo and Lord Infamous, as well as R&B singer LaChat. “Mystic Stylez” contains elements of southern hip hop, horrorcore and gangsta rap. The album’s subject matter revolves around riveting tales of crime and violence. Lyrically, the album is noted for its dark, sinister and macabre humor.
Upon its release, “Mystic Stylez” received positive reviews from music critics. The album peaked at number four on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number 58 on the Billboard 200. In 1996, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album has been viewed as a seminal work in the horrorcore subgenre of hip hop music.
“Chapter 1: The End” by 8Ball & MJG (1996)
This album was 8Ball & MJG’s sixth studio album and was released on August 6, 1996, by Suave House Records and was produced by the duo. The album features guest appearances from Outkast, UGK, Goodie Mob, Mack 10, and Mr. Mike among others. The album peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 and number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. “The End” is widely considered to be one of the best rap albums of all time.
“Ridin’ Dirty” by UGK (1996)
UGK’s “Ridin’ Dirty” is one of the most iconic rap songs of the ’90s. The song, which was released in 1996, is a tribute to life in the fast lane and includes some of UGK’s most memorable lyrics. The song became an instant classic and helped put UGK on the map as one of the premier rap groups of the ’90s.
“The Art of War” by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (1997)
The album is a rotating door of Suave House artists and friends, with Bone Thugs, II Tone, Mr. Ivan, Mack 10, E-40 and Kokane all making appearances. The beats are classic Suave House – dusty drums, soulful looped hooks and of course, DJ U-Neek’s signature scratch hooks.
“The Art of War” is the third studio album by American hip hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, released on July 29, 1997 by Ruthless Records. The album sold 1.75 million copies in the United States and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), becoming the group’s second album to do so after their previous release, Creepin on ah Come Up (1994). It debuted at number 1 on both the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.
The Legacy of Suave House
Suave House was one of the most influential record labels in the early 1990s. The label was home to some of the most iconic artists in the genre, including 8Ball & MJG, UGK, and Outkast. Suave House helped to define the sound of Southern hip-hop and influenced a generation of artists.
Suave House helped launch the careers of many artists
Formed in 1992, Suave House was one of the most influential record labels of the 1990s. The brainchild of CEO Tony Draper, Suave House helped launch the careers of many artists, including 8Ball & MJG, UGK, and Three 6 Mafia. Suave House was also home to rap icons such as Scarface and Bun B.
The label was known for its dark, aggressive style of rap music, which resonated with many fans in the South. Suave House’s music often explored themes of violence, drug use, and life on the streets. However, the label’s artists also frequently tackled issues such as poverty, social injustice, and police brutality. Regardless of the subject matter, Suave House’s music was always fresh and innovative.
The label’s impact can still be felt today; many of the artists who started their careers at Suave House have gone on to become legends in the rap world. The legacy of Suave House is sure to continue for many years to come.
The label is credited with popularizing the “chopped and screwed” sound
The label is credited with popularizing the “chopped and screwed” sound, which was created by Houston DJ and producer DJ Screw. The sound is characterized by slowed-down vocals and a slow, lazily shuffling groove.
