Collective Music Group Explained

Collective Music Group
Parent:Universal Music Group
Founder:Yo Gotti
Distributor:Interscope
Genre:Hip hop
Country:United States
Location:Memphis, Tennessee

Collective Music Group (also known as CMG the Label, formerly known as Cocaine Muzik Group), is a record label founded by Yo Gotti. The label's current president is Yo Gotti's cousin, Brandon Mims. The label houses primarily Tennessee-based hip hop artists including Moneybagg Yo, Blac Youngsta, BlocBoy JB, and GloRilla, but is also home to artists including 42 Dugg, EST Gee, and Mozzy, among others.[1]

History

In 2012, Yo Gotti launched his own record label after signing to Epic Records. The label was originally named Cocaine Muzik Group based on the "addictiveness of the music released by the label", but decided to change the name after a phone call with 50 Cent who said "they’re going to be scared of that."[2] The label's first official release was Yo Gotti's sixth studio album I Am. On May 24, 2014, the label released a collective project featuring the whole roster titled Chapter One, including Wave Chapelle, Zed Zilla, and Snootie Wild.[3]

In 2015, CMG signed Memphis rapper Blac Youngsta following the single "Heavy", in which Yo Gotti appeared on the song's remix. In 2016, CMG signed Memphis rapper Moneybagg Yo.[4] In 2018, the label signed Blocboy JB. In 2019, CMG expanded and signed Detroit rapper 42 Dugg in a joint venture deal with Lil Baby's 4PF.[5] The record label also signed Memphis rapper Big Boogie in 2020.[6]

In January 2021, CMG announced the signing of Louisville rapper EST Gee.[7] On June 3, 2021, Yo Gotti signed a distribution deal with CMG and Interscope Records saying, "we share the same vision about winning – we want to break barriers, disrupt the industry and develop the next generation of superstars. I'm thrilled to partner with them as I continue focusing on CMG's expansion."[8]

On February 10, 2022, CMG launched a press conference announcing the signing of Sacramento rapper Mozzy.[9] In April 2022, CMG signed Jacksonville rapper Lil Poppa.[10] In May 2022, the label signed R&B artist Lehla Samia, becoming the first singer and female artist signed to the label.[11] In July 2022, CMG signed Memphis rapper GloRilla, with Yo Gotti saying she "is a natural born star – she has a different sound and approach that's needed in hip-hop right now".[12]

On July 15, 2022, CMG released their second compilation album titled Gangsta Art.[13]

In 2023, CMG released the compilation Gangsta Art 2 featuring appearances from GloRilla, Moneybagg Yo, Fivio Foreign, and Yo Gotti.[14]

Notable artists

Yo Gotti2012 (founder)
Blac Youngsta2015
Moneybagg Yo2016
BlocBoy JB2018[15]
42 Dugg2019
Big Boogie2020
EST Gee2021
Mozzy2022
Lehla Samia2022[16]
GloRilla2022
Lil Poppa2022[17]

Discography

Compilation albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US
[18]
CMG Presents: Chapter One
  • Released: May 24, 2014
  • Label: CMG, Epic
  • Format: Digital download
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Gangsta Art
  • Released: July 15, 2022
  • Label: CMG, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
11
Gangsta Art 2
  • Released: September 29, 2023 [19]
  • Label: CMG, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
78

Singles

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Hardest Working Label in Hip-Hop: Inside the Rise of Yo Gotti and Collective Music Group . Billboard . 2022-07-07 . 2022-07-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220707234923/https://www.billboard.com/music/features/yo-gotti-cmg-billboard-digital-cover-story-2022-interview-1235073042/ . live .
  2. Web site: Yo Gotti Says 50 Cent Advised Him to Change Cocaine Muzik Group Name . Complex . 2022-07-07 . 2022-07-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220707234923/https://www.complex.com/music/yo-gotti-50-cent-cmg-name-change-advise . live .
  3. Web site: CMG Presents: Chapter One . HotNewHipHop.
  4. Web site: Yo Gotti Signs Moneybagg Yo . XXL . 2022-07-07 . 2022-07-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220704060304/https://www.xxlmag.com/yo-gotti-signs-moneybagg-yo/ . live .
  5. Web site: 42 Dugg Signs to Yo Gotti’s Collective Music Group in Collaboration With Lil Baby: Exclusive . Billboard . 2022-07-07 . 2022-07-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220707234923/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/42-dugg-signs-yo-gotti-collective-music-group-8501987/ . live .
  6. Web site: Big Boogie Details What Made CMG His Label Home and What's to Come in 2022 . The Source . 2022-07-07 . 2022-07-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220708030514/https://thesource.com/2022/04/19/big-boogie-details-what-made-cmg-his-label-home-and-whats-to-come-in-2022/ . live .
  7. Web site: Yo Gotti Signs EST Gee to CMG — & Gives Him $750K in Cash: 'He Got What It Takes' . HipHopDX . 2022-07-07 . 2022-07-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220707234923/https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.60253/title.yo-gotti-signs-est-gee-to-cmg-gives-him-750k-in-cash-he-got-what-it-takes . live .
  8. Web site: Yo Gotti's Collective Music Group inks deal with Interscope Records . Revolt . 2022-07-07 . 2022-04-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220421221459/https://www.revolt.tv/article/2021-06-04/52141/yo-gottis-collective-music-group-inks-deal-with-interscope-records/ . live .
  9. Web site: Mozzy Join’s Yo Gotti's CMG Label, Drops New Roddy Ricch Collab "Real Ones" . Complex . 2022-07-07 . 2022-07-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220707234923/https://www.complex.com/music/yo-gotti-cmg-press-conference-label-announcements . live .
  10. Web site: Exclusive: Lil Poppa Inks Deal with Yo Gotti's CMG Record Label . Complex . 2022-07-07 . 2022-07-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220707234923/https://www.complex.com/music/lil-poppa-signs-with-yo-gotti-cmg-record-label . live .
  11. Web site: Lehla Samia Drops New Single 'Call On Me' . uDiscover . 2022-07-07 . 2022-07-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220707234924/https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/lehla-samia-call-on-me/ . live .
  12. Web site: 'FNF' Rapper GloRilla Signs With Yo Gotti's CMG Imprint . Billboard . 2022-07-07 . 2022-07-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220707234924/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/glorilla-cmg-signing-yo-gotti-1235110530/ . live .
  13. Web site: Yo Gotti and CMG The Label paints some 'Gangsta Art' on new album . Revolt . 2022-07-15 . 2022-07-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220715170159/https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-07-15/180238/yo-gotti-and-cmg-the-label-paints-some-gangsta-art-on-new-album/ . live .
  14. Web site: Alexandria . Lavender . 2023-09-29 . CMG Returns With Their Second Label Compilation "Gangsta Art 2" . 2024-06-03 . HotNewHipHop . en . 2024-04-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240417003431/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/719083-cmg-shares-second-label-compilation-gangsta-art-2-hip-hop-news . live .
  15. Web site: Blocboy JB & Tay Keith Talk ‘Bacc 2 Da Bloc’ Album & Yo Gotti Surprises JB With Custom CMG Chain . Power 106 . 2022-07-15 . 2022-07-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220715194309/https://www.power106.com/2022/02/07/blocboy-jb-tay-keith-talk-bacc-2-da-bloc-album-yo-gotti-surprises-jb-with-custom-cmg-chain/ . live .
  16. Web site: Lehla Samia Drops New Single 'Call On Me' . uDiscover . 2022-07-07 . 2022-07-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220707234924/https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/lehla-samia-call-on-me/ . live .
  17. Web site: Rose . Jordan . Exclusive: Lil Poppa Inks Deal with Yo Gotti's CMG Record Label . 2023-08-23 . Complex . en-us . 2023-10-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231019080854/https://www.complex.com/music/a/j-rose/lil-poppa-signs-with-yo-gotti-cmg-record-label . live .
  18. billboardcharts. 1551624774966804480. Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (1/2).... July 25, 2022. July 26, 2022.
    • Gangsta Art 2: billboardcharts. 1711392144924016752. Debuts on this week's #Billboard200.... October 9, 2023. October 9, 2023.
  19. Web site: Schube . Will . GloRilla, Yo Gotti, EST Gee, And More Star On CMG The Label’s ‘Gangsta Art 2’ . udiscovermusic . 30 September 2023 . 3 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231003234732/https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/cmg-the-label-gangsta-art-2/ . live .

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