Xzibit, Richie Rich Announced Part Of Mack 10 "s Revived Hoo Bangin " Records

by Jake Paine
posted February 16, 2011
hiphopdx.com

Mack 10 revamps his 14 year-old label with a new distribution deal, and a roster that includes Mitchy Slick, The LBC Crew, Glasses Malone, Richie Rich, and Mr. X-to-the-Z.

In the late 1990s, Inglewood, California emcee Mack 10 launched Hoo Bangin " Records. The Priority-distributed label released projects from the likes of MC Eiht, CJ Mac, The Comrades and Mack 10 himself. After the Westside Connection member signed with Cash Money Records, Hoo Bangin " releases slowed, and the initial roster vacated the imprint.

This morning, it was announced that Mack 10 has revived Hoo Bangin ". Mack has signed a new distribution with Fontana, and revealed that he has a new lineup of respected veteran emcees, most notably Xzibit. The platinum artist Xzibit will be joined by his former Strong Arm Steady band-mate Mitchy Slick, Oakland "s Richie Rich, Glasses Malone and former Snoop Dogg group, The LBC Crew - with includes original Hoo Bangin " emcee Techniec.

The first release for the revamped Hoo Bangin " is Mack 10 and Glasses Malone "s collaborative release, Mack/Malone, due April 12. The long-delayed release will be Glasses " first retail album, while his Universal/Cash Money solo debut, The Beach Cruiser remains without a planned release date.

In a statement, Mack 10 said the following: "The Mack/Malone project is the perfect way to let folks know that Hoo Bangin " is coming back strong. We have been working really hard to make this release a memorable project for our fans. I want Hoo Bangin " to become the home of the best on the west."