Tag: Loud Records

Tha Alkaholiks on Signing with Loud Records, “21 and Over” Blowing Up

Tha Alkaholiks rose to prominence during a time when NWA dominated the west coast–but the trio never let that compromise their sound. Here, Tha Alkaholiks talk about the beginning of their relationship with LOUD Records and Steve Rifkind, how they managed to create a lane for themselves in a crowded LA scene, and how they […]

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Steve Rifkind on Signing Wu-Tang, Only Label That Let Members Get Solo Deals

Legendary music executive Steve Rifkind spoke openly about starting Loud Records by signing Twista, followed by Madcap. He revealed that Twista only had two songs out when he signed him, but Rifkind explained that he thought Twista was a cool, young artist who could spit. After having success with Tha Alkaholiks’ debut, Steve went to […]

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