Mello Music Group

Mello Music Group (MMG) is an American independent record label based in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 2007, Mello Music has released hip hop compilations and albums by producers and rappers such as Oddisee, Apollo Brown, Mr. Lif, Ghostface Killah, Open Mike Eagle, L'Orange, Quelle Chris, Jean Grae, Kool Keith, Nottz, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Pete Rock, and Big Pooh. In 2012, MTV Hive described MMG as having a "dedication to intelligent, street-wise boom bap", although the label has released a number of purely instrumental albums as well. In 2016, Forbes magazine called Mello Music Group the most successful indie rap label of the decade.

History

2007–2010: Founding, first releases An early form of the label, Mello Mixtapes, was founded by Arizona hip hop fan Michael Tolle in 2004. In October 2015, veteran rapper Mr. Lif signed to Mello Music Group for an album deal of two new studio albums, plus the reissue of his debut album I Phantom, which was released on November 27, 2015. 2016–Present: Recent Releases In 2016, Mello Music Group released new albums from Mr. Lif, Ugly Heroes, Oddisee, Open Mike Eagle & Paul White, Lando Chill, Kool Keith, L'Orange, Chris Orrick, and Apollo Brown & Skyzoo. In 2019, Homeboy Sandman signed to Mello Music Group. ==Distribution==

Distribution

From the label's inception, releases were distributed by Fat Beats Records. In 2015, Mello Music Group switched distribution to the Orchard. In 2024, Mello Music Group entered into distribution with Redeye Worldwide. ==Style and genres==

Style and genres

Mello Music Group has released a number of purely instrumental albums, many of which are the side projects of hip hop producers associated with the label. The label also focuses on the hip hop music of various scenes, including Detroit hip hop. In 2012 MTV Hive described MMG as having "dedication to intelligent, street-wise boom bap... these artists make attainable music that doesn’t find them praising their jewelry or stunting on private jets. Instead, they talk about real-life issues that relate to everyday listeners — paying bills, raising children, and finding inner peace." ==Current artists==

Current artists

• Apollo Brown • Gensu Dean • Georgia Anne Muldrow • Homeboy Sandman • Joell Ortiz • Kool Keith • The Lasso • Namir Blade • Oddisee • Open Mike Eagle • Paradime • Quelle Chris • Seba Kaapstad • Skyzoo • Solemn Brigham ==Discography==

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