1017 Global Music, LLC, also known as The New 1017 Records (formerly known as 1017 Brick Squad, So Icey Entertainment, and 1017 Eskimo), is an American record label founded by Gucci Mane in 2007. Its formation followed his departure from Mizay Entertainment and the dissolution of So Icey. The label's most notable artists include Gucci Mane, Young Thug, Waka Flocka Flame, Pooh Shiesty and OJ da Juiceman.
| 1017 Global Music, LLC | |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Warner Music Group |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Gucci Mane |
| Distributor(s) | Atlantic |
| Genre | |
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Official website | 1017records thenew1017records |
History
edit2007–2013
editIn 2007 Gucci Mane founded his first independent record label, So Icey Entertainment, after signing with Mizay Entertainment. Soon after Gucci released his independent album, Trap-A-Thon.
From 2007 - 2009, So Icey Entertainment flooded the streets and online streaming platforms with mixtapes. These early years of internet mixtapes would change independent music forever, paving the way for platforms like YouTube, SoundCloud, and Audiomack. Gucci, along with his independent label, So Icey Entertainment, is also responsible for birthing legendary trap music names such as DJ Drama.
On May 4, 2010, he announced that he was closing So Icey Entertainment and leaving Mizay Entertainment due to business concerns with Debra Antney.[1]
Gucci Mane then stated that he was starting his own record label (1017 Brick Squad) and that his employer, Jerry Alvarado, was already signing a distribution deal with Asylum Records.
While still signed to Mizay Entertainment, OJ Da Juiceman and Waka Flocka Flame were the first artists signed to 1017 Brick Squad.
Juiceman's debut album was unofficially released through the 1017 Brick Squad record label (it was officially released through Asylum Records and Mizay Entertainment). The first mainstream success for 1017 Brick Squad occurred in 2009, when Gucci released The State vs. Radric Davis.
In 2010, Brick Squad artist Waka Flocka Flame released his debut album, Flockaveli, through Brick Squad, Mizay Entertainment, and Warner Bros.
On September 28, 2010, Gucci Mane released his seventh studio album, The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted.
On December 16, 2011, while preparing for a music video at an Atlanta recording studio, Brick Squad artist Slim Dunkin was shot and killed while arguing with another person in the building, later identified as Atlanta rapper Young Vito.[2][3]
On February 25, 2013, Young Vito was acquitted of murdering Slim Dunkin, but he was given a 25-year sentence for aggravated assault and possession of a firearm.[4]
2013–2016
editOn March 15, 2013, via Twitter, Gucci Mane tweeted that he "dropped" Waka Flocka Flame and that Waka was no longer a member of 1017 Brick Squad.[5]
The next day, Gucci's management claimed his Twitter account was hacked and he did not send the tweet about Waka Flocka.[6]
However, Waka would claim this to be false and later diss Gucci Mane at a Dipset reunion concert in New York City. On March 27, 2013, Waka told MTV that it would be impossible for him to be dropped from 1017 Brick Squad as he owns stake in the company. He also confirmed that there was indeed a feud going on between the rappers and "they would never make music or do business together again."[7]
On September 7, 2013, various members of 1017 Brick Squad and Brick Squad Monopoly argued back and forth on Twitter. This was the culmination of a label-wide communication breakdown and spawned Brick Squad Mafia, the label run by Mack Drama which is where Frenchie, along with a multitude of other Brick Squad Artists, first ended up after splitting from the primary group.[8]
Gucci Mane would go on to say "fuck brick squad" and accuse his former manager, Waka Flocka's mom Debra Antney, of stealing money from OJ da Juiceman and Frenchie. Frenchie also accused Gucci Mane of paying for Young Vito's lawyer, the accused murderer of former 1017 Brick Squad artist Slim Dunkin, which Gucci denied. Then Frenchie released a diss record toward Gucci the following day.[9]
2016–present
editUpon Gucci Mane's latest release from incarceration, he created a new record label, 1017 Eskimo, a partnership venture with Alamo/Empire Distribution. Artists signed to 1017 Eskimo included Hoodrich Pablo Juan and Lil Wop.[10] In 2020, Gucci rebranded his label as 1017 Global Music, LLC, and partnered up with Atlantic to distribute music for his signees. He released a compilation album called Gucci Mane Presents: So Icy Summer in July 2020 introducing his artists. He and his label mates released So Icy Gang Vol.1 in October 2020.[11]
Discography
editStudio albums
editSo Icey Entertainment
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales figures | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B/HH |
US Rap | |||
| Back to the Trap House (Gucci Mane) |
|
57 [12] |
11 | 6 |
|
| The Otha Side of the Trap (OJ da Juiceman) |
|
—[A] | 32 | 9 | |
1017 Brick Squad
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales figures | Certifications | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B/HH |
US Rap | ||||
| The State vs. Radric Davis (Gucci Mane) |
|
10 [12] |
4 | 1 |
|
|
| The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted (Gucci Mane) |
|
4 [12] |
2 | 2 |
|
|
| Flockaveli (Waka Flocka Flame) |
|
6 [18] |
2 | 2 |
|
|
| The Return of Mr. Zone 6 (Gucci Mane) |
|
18 [12] |
8 | 2 |
|
|
| Triple F Life: Friends, Fans & Family (Waka Flocka Flame) |
|
10 [21] |
2 | 1 |
|
|
| Trap House III (Gucci Mane) |
|
88 [12] |
16 | 9 |
|
|
| The State vs. Radric Davis II: The Caged Bird Sings (Gucci Mane) |
|
— | 31 | — | ||
| Trap God 3 (Gucci Mane) |
|
— | — | — | ||
| The Otis Williams Jr. Story (OJ da Juiceman) |
|
— | — | — | ||
| 1017 Mafia: Incarcerated (Gucci Mane) |
|
— | 47 | — | ||
| Breakfast (Gucci Mane) |
|
— | — | — | ||
| Lunch (Gucci Mane) |
|
— | — | — | ||
| Dinner (Gucci Mane) |
|
— | — | — | ||
1017 Records
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales figures | Certifications | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B/HH |
US Rap | ||||
| Iceburg (Yung Mal) |
|
— | — | — | ||
| DMV (Hoodrich Pablo Juan) |
|
— | — | — | ||
| East Atlanta Santa 3 (Gucci Mane) |
|
68 | 27 | 19 | ||
| Gutta Baby (Foogiano) |
|
—[B] | — | — | ||
| Ice Daddy (Gucci Mane) |
|
34 | 18 | 14 | ||
Collaborative albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales figures | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [12] |
US R&B/HH |
US Rap | |||
| Ferrari Boyz (Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame) |
|
20 | 5 | 4 |
|
| BAYTL (Gucci Mane and V-Nasty) |
|
198 | 29 | 16 |
|
Compilation albums
edit1017 Brick Squad
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Bricksquad Mafia (with Gucci Mane) |
|
| Bricksquad Is the Army Better Yet the Navy |
|
1017 Records
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [12] |
US R&B/HH |
US Rap | ||
| So Icy Gang, Vol. 1 (with Gucci Mane) |
|
46 | 26 | 25 |
| So Icy Boyz (with Gucci Mane) |
|
42 | 22 | 21 |
| So Icy Christmas (with Gucci Mane) |
|
— | — | — |
| So Icy Gang: The ReUp (with Gucci Mane) |
|
39 | 19 | 14 |
| So Icy Boyz 22 (with Gucci Mane) |
|
— | — | — |
| So Icy Boyz: The Finale (with Gucci Mane) |
|
— | — | — |
Mixtapes
editSo Icey Entertainment
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US R&B/HH |
US Rap | ||
| No Pad, No Pencil (Gucci Mane) |
|
86 | — |
| The Burrprint (The Movie 3D) (Gucci Mane) |
|
— | 18 |
1017 Brick Squad
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales figures | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [12] |
US R&B/HH |
US Rap | |||
| Burrrprint (2) HD (Gucci Mane) |
|
19 | 6 | 2 |
|
| Trap God (Gucci Mane) |
|
— | 33 | 25 | |
| Trap God 2 (Gucci Mane) |
|
— | 34 | 20 |
|
| World War 3: Molly (Gucci Mane, Metro Boomin, Sonny Digital and Dun Deal) |
|
— | 45 | — | |
| World War 3: Gas (Gucci Mane and 808 Mafia) |
|
— | 32 | 18 | |
| World War 3: Lean (Gucci Mane, Zaytoven, Honorable C.N.O.T.E. and Mike Will Made It) |
|
— | 33 | 19 | |
| Brick Factory Vol. 1 (Gucci Mane) |
|
— | 39 | 22 | |
| Trap House 4 (Gucci Mane) |
|
153 | 27 | 15 | |
| The Oddfather (Gucci Mane) |
|
— | 29 | 15 | |
1017 Records
| Title | Mixtape details | Peak chart positions | Sales figures | Certifications | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B/HH |
US Rap | ||||
| Shiesty Season (Pooh Shiesty) |
|
3 [30] |
2 | 1 |
|
|
| Big Grim Reaper (Big Scarr) |
|
25 | 14 | 12 |
|
|
| Trick City (BigWalkDog) |
|
125 [35] |
— | — | ||
Notes
- ^ The Otha Side of the Trap did not enter the Billboard 200 chart, but peaked at number 12 on the US Heatseekers Albums chart.[14]
- ^ Gutta Baby did not enter the Billboard 200 chart, but peaked at number one on the US Heatseekers Albums chart.[23]
Notable artists
editCurrent
editFormer
editAs 1017 Global/ The New 1017:
- Big Scarr[38] (deceased)
- Enchanting[39] (deceased)
As 1017 Brick Squad:
- Waka Flocka Flame
- OJ da Juiceman
- Slim Dunkin (deceased)
- Frenchie
- Mack Drama (producer promoter)[40]
- Young Thug
- Young Scooter
- OG Boo Dirty
- Peewee Longway
- Migos
- Chief Keef
- Yung Beef
As 1017 Eskimo:
References
edit- ^ Jacobs, Allen (May 5, 2010). "Gucci Mane Leaves So Icey Entertainment For Brick Squad 1017". Hip Hop DX. Archived from the original on May 7, 2010. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
- ^ "AllHipHop » Emerging Waka Flocka Affiliate Slim Dunkin Dead". AllHipHop. December 17, 2011.
- ^ "Slim Dunkin murder: Police identify a suspect". theGrio. December 22, 2011.
- ^ "Young Vito Acquitted Of Slim Dunkin Murder - Rap Radar". Rap Radar. February 25, 2013.
- ^ HipHopDX (March 15, 2013). "Gucci Mane Drops Waka Flocka Flame From 1017 Brick Squad". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on May 27, 2013. Retrieved March 16, 2013.
- ^ "Gucci Mane's Management Claims His Twitter Account Was Hacked". XXL. March 16, 2013. Retrieved March 16, 2013.
- ^ HipHopDX (March 28, 2013). "Waka Flocka Flame Confirms Gucci Mane Beef, Vows To Never Do Business Again". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on May 27, 2013. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
- ^ "Mack Drama Talks Running Brick Squad Mafia". August 21, 2012.
- ^ Dharmic X. "Brick Squad Might Be Finished as Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame, and Others Trade Twitter Attacks". Complex.
- ^ "Gucci Mane Signs Hoodrich Pablo Juan and Lil Wop to 1017 Eskimos - XXL". XXL Mag. August 15, 2017. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- ^ "Gucci Mane And The New 1017 Dropping 'So Icy Gang Volume One' Mixtape On Friday". DailyRapFacts. October 12, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Gucci Mane Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ "Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 12/16/07 | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHopDX. December 19, 2007. Archived from the original on April 11, 2014. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ "OJ da Juiceman Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ "Susan Boyle Remains Billboard Ruler As Chris Brown Settles For #7". MTV. Archived from the original on February 8, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ "American certifications - Gucci Mane". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ "Gucci Mane "The Appeal Georgia's Most Wanted" Album Sales". HipHopLead. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ "Waka Flocka Flame Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 10/10/2010". HipHopDX. October 13, 2010. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ "Album Sales Charts – Week Ending March 27th". Rap Basement. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ a b "Usher Finds Fourth No. 1 Album on Billboard 200". Billboard. June 20, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 5/26/2013". HipHopDX. May 29, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ "Heatseekers Albums Chart: Week of December 12, 2020". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 8/14/2011". HipHopDX. August 17, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ "Gucci Mane & V-Nasty's "BAYTL" Sells 4,449 Copies First Week". VladTV. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ "So Icy Boyz 22". Spotify.
- ^ "So Icy Boyz: The Finale". Spotify.
- ^ "Justin Bieber Rules Billboard Charts For Third Week". MTV. Archived from the original on February 28, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 2/17/2013". HipHopDX. February 20, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ "Billboard 200 Chart: Week of March 20, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ "Morgan Wallen's 'Dangerous' No. 1 for Fifth Week on Billboard 200 While 'If I Know Me' Hits Top 10 for First Time". Billboard. February 14, 2021. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ "American certifications - Pooh Shiesty". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ "Gucci Mane Praises Pooh Shiesty & Big Scarr: "A Lot To Celebrate"". HotNewHipHop. April 26, 2021. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ "BigWalkDog's Debut Project "Trick City" Is Here Ft. Gucci Mane, Lil Baby & More". HotNewHipHop. September 23, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ "billboard charts on Twitter: "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (2/2): #82, @phoebe_bridgers Stranger In The Alps #98, @jvkesongs This Is What ____ Feels Like (Vol. 1-4) #125, @BigWalkDog_ Trick City #144, @SANDYalexg God Save The Animals"". Twitter. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ "FOOGIANO". Official Website of The New 1017!.
- ^ "POOH SHIESTY". Official Website of The New 1017!.
- ^ "BIG SCARR". Official Website of The New 1017!.
- ^ Saunders, Angel (June 11, 2024). "Rapper Enchanting Dead at 26, Former Label Head Gucci Mane Says: "We Gone All Miss You"". People. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "Mack Drama". Website of 1017 Brick Squad!. October 17, 2019.
External links
edit
- ^ "OG Mack Drama". 1017 BSM. October 17, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2023. |
- ^ "OG Mack Drama, CEO - Business Intelligence at 1017 Brick Squad Records". bio.prlog.org. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Empire (TV Series 2015–2020) - IMDb, retrieved June 20, 2023
- ^ "FULL CIRCLE MUSIC GROUP - OG MACK DRAMA". fcmgllc.us. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ "OG Mack Drama:1017 Brick Squad Mafia". October 17, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2023.