Taylor Gang Entertainment is an American entertainment company. Co-founded by rapper Wiz Khalifa in 2008, it operates as an independent record label, music management, music production and film company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[1] The record label is home to artists such as Wiz Khalifa, Berner, and Juicy J who serves as A&R for the label.[2][3] TM88 is a producer for the label. The company is currently headquartered at ID Labs in Pittsburgh.
| Taylor Gang Entertainment | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Wiz Khalifa |
| Distributor(s) | |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Official website | taylorgang |
History
editThe Taylor Gang was originally coined in 2006 to refer to "Taylors" who are supporters of Wiz Khalifa.[4] Taylor Gang Ent. was co-founded in 2008 by Khalifa.[1][5] The record label was named after Khalifa's alma mater, Taylor Allderdice High School, and his affinity for Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star sneakers and Taylor Mitchell.[6][7] Taylor Gang Ent. began as Khalifa's fan base network, street team and home to his crew. The entity later became a full entertainment company encompassing record label, management services, production and film companies. Chevy Woods, Berner, and Tuki Carter all signed to the record label in 2011.[8][9][10] In December 2012, Juicy J joined the entertainment company.[11][12] In 2013, Ty Dolla $ign joined the company as well.[13][14] In 2014, J.R. Donato signed to the label.[15] That year, Taylor Gang Records selected INgrooves to manage their global distribution and marketing.[citation needed]
The record label also doubles as a super group and announced plans to release an album as a group in 2016.[16]
Taylor Gang Ent. partnered with brands to create licensing deals, most notably, Grenco Science in 2014 for a series of vaporizer products and Neff to produce a special 26-piece apparel collection composed of T-shirts, jerseys and hats. The creative collaboration among the label's artists and Neff.[17]
Roster
editCurrent artists
edit- Berner
- Chevy Woods
- DJ Bonics (Wiz Khalifa's DJ)
- E. Dan (producer
- Fedd The God[18]
- Juicy J (jointly Trippy Music and E1)[19]
- Kris Hollis[citation needed]
- Sk8[20]
- Sledgren (Producer)
- Sosamann[21]
- TM88 (Producer)
- Tuki Carter[22]
- Ty Dolla $ign
- Wiz Khalifa
- Young Deji
Former artists
edit- Lola Monroe
- Jimmy Wopo (Deceased)[23]
- Courtney Noelle[24]
TGOD Mafia
editTGOD Mafia | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels |
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| Members | Wiz Khalifa Juicy J Ty Dolla Sign TM88 |
TGOD (Taylor Gang or Die) Mafia is an American supergroup composed of Taylor Gang Entertainment signees. Their debut project, TGOD Mafia: Rude Awakening (2016), peaked at number 26 on the Billboard 200 and was produced entirely by in-house producer TM88.[25]
References
edit- ^ a b Gail Mitchell (August 18, 2014). "Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Records signs distro deal with INgrooves". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ "Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang debuts vaporizers". License Global. 2018-04-05. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ Music News Desk (August 19, 2014). "Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Records taps INgrooves Music Group for worldwide distribution". Broadway World. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ Natali Bianco (November 6, 2012). "Wiz Khalifa brings the Taylor Gang to Civic Auditorium". The Gateway. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ Julian Sonny (June 25, 2015). "How Wiz Khalifa went from local rapper to international icon". Elite Daily. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ Trent Clark (September 15, 2015). "Wiz Khalifa surprises Taylor Allderdice High School with $45K worth of backpacks". Hip Hop Wired. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ JP DelaCuesta (January 24, 2012). "Chevy Woods: Taylor Gang's general breaks down his army's music & more". All HipHop. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
- ^ Ross Green (July 25, 2011). "Interview: Wiz Khalifa reveals his web secrets of success". NBC New York. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ Adelle Platon (March 4, 2014). "Taylor Gang's Courtney Noelle unveils 'Love On The Run' mixtape artwork and tracklisting". VIBE. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ Michael Alison Gonzales (May 15, 2014). "Courtney Noelle preps first album with Wiz Khalifa [INTERVIEW]". Ebony. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason. "Juicy J Stays Trippy: Inside The Rapper's Unlikely Comeback". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
- ^ Elva Aguilar (January 31, 2014). "Interview:Juicy J Talks About Lord Infamous, Katy Perry's "Dark Horse," & His Relationship With Taylor Gang". Complex. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign Officially Joins Taylor Gang". Vibe. 2013-07-02. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign Joins Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Label". Complex. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ Kev Ross (November 5, 2014). "J.R. Donato Releases New Video For "Couldn't Wait" Signs to Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang". Radio Facts. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (2013-02-21). "Wiz Khalifa & Amber Rose Give Birth To Baby Boy Sebastian Taylor Thomaz". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
- ^ Nate Bodansky (June 6, 2014). "Neff x Taylor Gang Ent. launch new apparel collection". Hypebeast. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ "Taylor Gang Officially Announces 'Fedd the God' Signing + Drops Debut Single "King James"". 24 July 2020.
- ^ Markman, Rob. "Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J Deal Is 'Official'". MTV News. Archived from the original on October 20, 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ "Wiz Khalifa Welcomes SK8 As The Latest Taylor Gang Signee". HotNewHipHop. 18 December 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ "Wiz Khalifa Welcomes SosaMann of the Sauce Factory to Taylor Gang". XXL. 30 March 2016. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
- ^ "A Conversation with Tuki Carter • Avant-Y News". 6 August 2019.
- ^ Respers France, Lisa (19 July 2018). "Rapper Jimmy Wopo gunned down in Pittsburgh". CNN. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- ^ "Courtney Noelle Talks "Love on the Run" & Her Taylor Gang Family". HNHH. 11 March 2014.
- ^ "Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J and TM88 Reveal TGOD Mafia 'Rude Awakening' Cover". 29 May 2016.