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Full Surface Records

Parent company	J Records
Founded	2000
Founder	Swizz Beatz
Distributing label	J Records (Cassidy, Yung Wun & Mashonda) Interscope (Swizz Beatz, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony & Eve) Ruff Ryders (Cassidy, Neo Da Matrix & Eve) Universal (Swizz Beatz)
Joint Ventures	Keith Sweat with SRC Eve with Aftermath Big Tigger with Ice Age Entertainment Bounty Killer with VP Records
Genre(s)	Hip Hop
Country	US
Web address	www.fullsurfacerecords.com

Full Surface Records is a record label founded by hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz.

Artists on the label include Cassidy, Yung Wun, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Mashonda. Recently, FS, short for Full Surface, acquired rapper Eve to the label. Eve is still signed to Aftermath Entertainment and Ruff Ryders. The management group of Full Surface is and is founded by Swizz Beatz' father, Terrence Dean. Many Cassidy fans think that this label is owned by him but it's owned by Swizz Beatz. Eve, Big Tigga, Bounty Killa & Keith Sweat are all Joint Ventures

1 Current Roster
2 Joint Ventures
3 DJ's & Producers
4 Affiliates
5 Distributing label of
6 Releases
7 See also

[edit] Current Roster

Swizz Beatz - Founder of Full Surface. He is a New York American hip hop producer of Jamaican and Puerto Rican descent who now serves as president of the Ruff Ryders label.

Cassidy - Philadelphia born rapper known mostly as a battle rapper. He was currently released from jail for Manslaughter charges.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Legendary group from Cleveland, Ohio known for their quick-tongued rapping style and harmonizing vocals. They have sold more than 40 million records worldwide. They are also best known for working with late, legendary rappers 2Pac, Eazy-E, The Notorious B.I.G. and Big Pun. Former label was Ruthless Records which was ran by the late Rapper Eazy-E at the time

Mashonda - An R&B singer signed to Full Surface. She was born in Massachusetts and raised in New York City. She has worked with many artists including Kanye West, Cassidy, Snoop Dogg and Fat Joe. Also she and Swizz Beatz are married.

Yung Wun - A southern rapper most notable for his hit single "Tear it Up" feat. Lil' Flip, DMX and David Banner.

Neeko - A Rapper from Philadelphia, PA. He can be seen on an interview with Cassidy on Smack DVD. It is rumored that he will make a guest apperence in Cassidy's next album.

Krayzie Bone - Member of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. He's signed as a solo artist to Full Surface.

[edit] Joint Ventures

Eve - Ruff Ryders member signed to Aftermath and Full Surface (as a joint venture). Currently, Eve is working on her fourth solo album (she is still signed to Ruff Ryders and to their management company). The record is said to involve Dr. Dre, Swizz Beatz and Scott Storch, and guest appearances by Adam Levine and Shakira.

Big Tigger - A rapper/entertainer. He became famous in the show Rap City. He's currently signed to FS and Mike Jones' Ice Age Entertainment.[1]

Bounty Killer - A reggae star.[2]

Keith Sweat - In an interview, Swizz Beatz said that he signed him to his label.[3] Mr. Sweat is a R&B & New Jack Swing legend.

[edit] DJ's & Producers

Neo Da Matrix - A producer from Philly. He's the Production Protegé of Swizzy Tha Monster.

Individuals - Four new young Producers. Not much is known about them[4].

[edit] Affiliates

DMX - A Ruff Ryders Rapper.
Busta Rhymes - A Rapper from New York.
Sean Garrett - A songwriter & producer.
Larsiny - Former band of Cassidy, current members Shiz Lansky, Cal Akbar & Vanna Black.
Young Re - A New Orleans Rapper.