Suburban Noize Records

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]

Suburban Noize Records
Founded1995 (1995)
FounderKevin Zinger
Distributor(s)INgrooves Music Group (2019-present)
Capitol Records (1997–2002)
RED Distribution (2003–2012)
Genre
Country of originU.S.
LocationBurbank, California
Official websitesuburbannoizerecords.com

History

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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

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Current artists

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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

Former artists

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b "Whitney Peyton Signs With Suburban Noize Records, Announces New Album & Tour Dates", Broadway World, November 1, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Login • Instagram". Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  4. ^ a b "Dropout Kings Sign to Suburban Noize Records | UndergroundHipHopBlog". 6 April 2021.
  5. ^ https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1677652642390087 [user-generated source]
  6. ^ "Johnny Richter (Kottonmouth Kings) Reveals New Supergroup "King Klick" W/ Chucky Chuck & Obnoxious! | Faygoluvers". 30 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Suburban Noize Records Signs New York Emcee Salty Brasi | Faygoluvers". 27 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Suburban Noize Records Signs The Kaleidoscope Kid | Faygoluvers". 22 October 2021.
  9. ^ "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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