Smoke-a-Lot Records
Smoke-a-Lot Records is a United States hip-hop record label founded and owned by rapper Yukmouth and manager Kat Gaynor and distributed by Rap-a-Lot Records.
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Overview
Smoke-a-Lot Records is an American hip-hop record label associated with rapper Yukmouth and the broader Rap-a-Lot Records distribution network. The label was founded and owned by Yukmouth, whose nickname “Smoke-a-Lot” supplied the imprint’s name, together with manager Kat Gaynor. The available reference material does not specify a founding year, headquarters, corporate registration structure, or current operating status. The label’s catalog is centered on West Coast hip-hop and related street-rap projects. Yukmouth is its principal artist and one of its founders, while the roster and affiliated acts have included Luniz, the duo formed by Yukmouth and Numskull; Thug Lordz, the collaboration between Yukmouth and C-Bo; The Regime; Dru Down; Ampichino; Nyce; Young Dru; and Marc Shyst. The label has also been associated with artists and projects involving Faze, Lee Majors, J-Hood, Jamal, SkrillaOnSet, 1700ZI, and Skrill-Dilly/Yung Skrilla. Former Cali Untouchable DJ DJ Fingaz is identified as an in-house DJ attached to the label. Smoke-a-Lot Records’ releases have included studio albums, collaborative albums, compilations presented by Yukmouth, and official mixtapes. The documented discography begins with Yukmouth’s 1998 album “Thugged Out: The Albulation” and includes later projects such as “Thug Lord: The New Testament,” “Silver & Black” by The Luniz, the “United Ghettos of America” volumes, “Godzilla,” “In Thugz We Trust,” “Million Dollar Mouthpiece,” “The West Coast Don,” “Free at Last,” “Thug Money,” “Thuggin’ & Mobbin’,” “Half Baked,” “The Last Dragon,” “Dragon Gang,” and “GAS (Grow And Sale).” Its mixtape activity included The Regime’s “All Out War” series, Ampichino’s “AK-47 Soundtrack to the Street,” Young Skrilla’s “Superheroes: Hot Az A Heata Vol. 2,” Yukmouth’s “Million Dollar Game” and “The City of Dope Vol. 1,” and Faze’s “Like A Beast Vol. 3.” The imprint’s positioning is best understood as an artist-led hip-hop label built around Yukmouth’s creative identity, affiliated crews, and collaborative projects rather than as a broad multi-genre music company. Rap-a-Lot Records’ role is described as distribution, while the available source does not establish that Smoke-a-Lot Records is a wholly owned Rap-a-Lot subsidiary. No reliable information in the supplied material confirms current releases, active executives, a standalone website, or present-day commercial activity.
History
Smoke-a-Lot Records emerged as an artist-led hip-hop imprint connected to Yukmouth, the Oakland rapper known as a member of Luniz. According to the available reference material, the label was founded and owned by Yukmouth and manager Kat Gaynor. Its name derives from Yukmouth’s nickname, “Smoke-a-Lot,” making the imprint closely tied to the rapper’s personal identity and creative output rather than to an independently documented corporate brand history. The reference material does not provide a confirmed founding year or detailed account of the label’s incorporation. The label’s documented role was to release and present hip-hop projects by Yukmouth and artists associated with his network. Rap-a-Lot Records is identified as the distributor, but the available information does not establish the precise legal or corporate relationship between the two labels. Smoke-a-Lot’s roster and affiliated acts included Yukmouth himself, Luniz, Thug Lordz, The Regime, Dru Down, Ampichino, Nyce, Young Dru, and Marc Shyst. Other listed artists connected with the imprint include Faze, Lee Majors, J-Hood, Jamal, SkrillaOnSet, 1700ZI, and Skrill-Dilly/Yung Skrilla. DJ Fingaz, formerly associated with the Cali Untouchable DJ collective, was identified as an in-house DJ. The release history begins in 1998 with Yukmouth’s “Thugged Out: The Albulation.” The catalog subsequently developed through solo albums, group records, crew compilations, and mixtapes. Yukmouth’s projects included “Thug Lord: The New Testament,” “United Ghettos of America Vol. 1,” “Godzilla,” “United Ghettos of America Vol. 2,” “Million Dollar Mouthpiece,” “The West Coast Don,” “Free at Last,” “Thuggin’ & Mobbin’,” “Half Baked,” and “GAS (Grow And Sale).” Thug Lordz contributed “In Thugz We Trust” and “Thug Money,” while The Luniz released “Silver & Black.” The Regime’s documented albums included “The Last Dragon” and “Dragon Gang.” Mixtapes were another important part of the label’s output. The Regime released the first three volumes of “All Out War,” while Yukmouth presented or released projects including “AK-47 Soundtrack to the Street” with Ampichino, “Superheroes: Hot Az A Heata Vol. 2” with Young Skrilla, “Million Dollar Game,” and “The City of Dope Vol. 1.” Faze was associated with “Like A Beast Vol. 3.” These releases indicate a catalog strategy based on recurring series, crew affiliations, and frequent project-based output. The available sources do not document a later corporate reorganization, acquisition, bankruptcy, major controversy, or confirmed current activity. They also do not identify a current chief executive, a public company structure, a standalone official website, or a present headquarters. Consequently, Smoke-a-Lot Records is best described as a historically documented hip-hop record label whose known identity and catalog are closely associated with Yukmouth and Rap-a-Lot distribution, while its current status remains unconfirmed.
- 2014
Latest dated release in supplied discography
[1]Yukmouth’s “GAS (Grow And Sale)” is the latest dated studio album listed in the supplied reference material.
- 2013
The Regime releases two albums
[1]The Regime released “The Last Dragon” and “Dragon Gang,” adding two group projects to the documented catalog.
- 2010
Multiple releases in one year
[1]The listed 2010 catalog included Yukmouth’s “Free at Last” and “Thuggin’ & Mobbin’,” together with Thug Lordz’ “Thug Money.”
- 2007
Third All Out War volume
[1]The Regime released “All Out War Vol. 3,” continuing one of the label’s recurring mixtape series.
- 2005
The Regime mixtape series starts
[1]The Regime issued the first two volumes of the “All Out War” official mixtape series.
- 2004
Expansion of collaborative catalog
[1]The label’s documented output included Thug Lordz’ “In Thugz We Trust” and Yukmouth’s “United Ghettos of America Vol. 2.”
- 2002
Luniz and United Ghettos releases
[1]The catalog included The Luniz album “Silver & Black” and Yukmouth’s “United Ghettos of America Vol. 1.”
- 2001
Thug Lordz series begins
[1]Yukmouth released “Thug Lord: The New Testament,” expanding the label’s documented catalog of artist-led rap albums.
- 1998
First documented studio album
[1]Yukmouth released “Thugged Out: The Albulation,” the earliest dated studio album listed in the Smoke-a-Lot Records discography.
Products and positioning
An artist-centered West Coast hip-hop imprint associated with Yukmouth, affiliated rap crews, collaborative albums, and street-oriented mixtapes, with distribution through Rap-a-Lot Records.
Studio albums · 1998
Yukmouth solo albums
The label’s central catalog consists of Yukmouth-led studio albums and presented projects, including “Thugged Out: The Albulation,” “Thug Lord: The New Testament,” “Godzilla,” “Million Dollar Mouthpiece,” “The West Coast Don,” “Free at Last,” “Thuggin’ & Mobbin’,” “Half Baked,” and “GAS (Grow And Sale).” These releases anchor the imprint around its founder’s solo career.
Collaborative albums · 2004
Thug Lordz projects
Thug Lordz, the Yukmouth and C-Bo collaboration, is represented in the catalog by “In Thugz We Trust” and “Thug Money.” The projects extend Smoke-a-Lot’s artist-network model into collaborative West Coast rap releases.
Group albums and mixtapes · 2005
The Regime releases
The Regime contributed both albums and mixtapes, including “The Last Dragon,” “Dragon Gang,” and the three-volume “All Out War” series. These releases reflect the label’s emphasis on affiliated crews and recurring project formats.
Compilation series · 2002
United Ghettos of America
The “United Ghettos of America” albums were presented by Yukmouth and form a notable compilation-oriented part of the documented catalog. Volumes one and two were listed for 2002 and 2004 respectively.
Mixtapes · 2005
Official mixtapes
The label’s official mixtape output included projects by The Regime, Ampichino, Young Skrilla, Yukmouth, and Faze. Listed titles include “AK-47 Soundtrack to the Street,” “Superheroes: Hot Az A Heata Vol. 2,” “Million Dollar Game,” “The City of Dope Vol. 1,” and “Like A Beast Vol. 3.”
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