Meek Mill talks Maybach Music signing

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast week, Rick Ross shocked fans when he announced he had signed Meek Mill to Maybach Music. The news came only days after Wale confirmed signing to the label. Rick Ross has set out to prove he can also be an effective businessman.Rick Ross proved he could become the most popular rapper in the game last year. His success, in music, last year, caught

Wale talks new Mayach Music deal and Roc Nation

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWhen he was working on his first album, Jay-Z announced Wale's debut album was the first release under Roc Nation. It was soon revealed Roc Nation was handling all of the management for Wale. The album was released through Interscope Records.Wale built his buzz up for most of 2010. His new lyrics spread all over the hip hop world. Still, 2010 was the

Rick Ross causes a Bidding War with Major Executives

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2005, Rick Ross was picked up by Jay-Z and signed to a lucrative deal with Def Jam. Before his days with Def Jam, Ross was signed to Slip-N-Slide Records. After doing two albums with them, Jay-Z moved him off the label and over to Def Jam, solely.Around this time, Rick Ross also established his own record label, named Maybach Music. The label's

Wale officially signs with Maybach Music

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2008, Wale signed with Interscope Records and released his debut album, Attention Deficit, the following year. Aside from the Interscope deal, Wale had a management deal with Roc Nation.Wale would leave Interscope during the summer of 2010. While looking for a new label, Wale made high profile collaborations with rising stars. Along the way, Rick

Wale ft. Gucci Mane - "Pretty Girls"

Rick Ross says Wale is the next Kanye West

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterOut of nowhere, Rick Ross has become one of the biggest hip hop executives. The Miami rapper has been one of the biggest rappers in the game for some time and took things to the next level. Currently, he has some of the biggest rising talent signed to his label.When Rick Ross boasted that he might sign Wale to his label, most shrugged the comments off

Wale talks Kid Cudi feud and Friendship

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterInitially, Wale and Kid Cudi were very close friends, both hailed as the future of hip hop. Last year, however, their friendship turned into a major feud. The two spent most of 2010 trading insults through Twitter.Earlier this year, Wale and Kid Cudi ended their feud and are back to being friends. Already, the two rappers have recorded songs together.

Rick Ross signs Wale and Meek Millz

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLate last year, Rick Ross began outlining his plans for 2011. First on his list was to branch out as a businessman as the face of Sean John and promoting his own clothing line. Ross also planned to sign more artists to his Maybach Music imprint and record his next album.Rick Ross was asked of his opinion of Wale back in November. He revealed he was a

Rick Ross considering signing Wale to Maybach Music

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterRick Ross has enjoyed a successful year as an artist and he hopes this will expand into his executive career. Ever since he started hanging out with Diddy, Rick Ross has been learning how to be a businessman. Initially, he had his Maybach Music label only to sign rappers from his area.But, now that Rick Ross is big outside of simply his area and one

Pill is honored to be on Maybach Music

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn January, Rick Ross went on a signing frenzy, adding artists left and right to Maybach Music. Last fall, Ross boasted of how he may end up signing Wale. During the early days of 2011, Rick Ross made things official and added him to the label. Less than a week later, he also added Pill to the label.With Rick Ross being one of the hottest rappers in

Kid Cudi and Wale end feud

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterKid Cudi and Wale have known each other for a long time. Kanye West has been working with Cudi for years. Meanwhile, Wale is signed to a management deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation. Since Jay-Z and Kanye West are so close, the two rappers have had chances to work together. Initially, they were frequent collaborators and were good friends.Last year, their

Wale plans to release Two Albums either This Year or Next Year

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2009, Wale released his debut album to positive reviews. He had planned to release another album in 2010. But, a proposal from Rick Ross put those plans on hold. When Wale decided to sign with Maybach Music, his label deal had to be restructured.During the downtime, Wale went into the studio and recorded new music. His plan was to simply put

Black Cobain ft. Wale - "4AM"

Wale ft. Meek Mill - "100 Hunnit"

Wale explains Kid Cudi truce, says its Bigger Than Hip Hop

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterNow a member of Maybach Music, Wale decided to take a trip down memory lane. After having a great friendship with fellow newcomer, Kid Cudi, the two engaged in a feud. However, the two managed to end their feud earlier this year.Wale said Kid Cudi contacted him via Twitter. Following his message, the two decided to talk. Once they talked, the

Wale aims to be Maybach Music's most versatile Artist

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterUpon signing to Maybach Music, Wale alienated many of his fans. Before making it big, Wale presented himself as a backpacker and his debut album reflected this. Rick Ross founded Maybach Music in 2008 and his label is all about braggado and money rap.Despite having established the label three years ago, Rick Ross is trying to build it now. Maybach

Pill, of Maybach Music, says he is Rap's Rawest figure

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn only a month, Rick Ross doubled the size of his Maybach Music record label. Ross added Wale, Meek Mill, and Pill to the roster and then signed a distribution deal with Warner Bros. Records. With everything falling into place, Rick Ross has the team working on a compilation album.Recently, Pill spoke about his role with the label. Being signed to a

Wale examines the Rap Game

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWale is considered by many to be the future of the hip hop game, as he is one of the few rappers who focus on lyricism. Hailing from Washington, DC, he is managed by Roc Nation and was recently added to Rick Ross' Maybach Music. Recently, Wale gave his opinion on the rap game. Long before he ever became a rapper, Wale was a fan of the rap game. Much