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| Nastymix Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder | Ed Locke |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Seattle, Washington |
Nastymix Records was founded as an L.L.C. on Month Day 1985, by Ed Locke in Seattle, Washington.
History
[edit]Founding of Nastymix
[edit]Locke founded the label in 1985, and chose the name "Nastymix Records," which combined the word "Nasty" from Nasty Nes Rodriguez, who was a local radio DJ and friend, with the word "Mix" from Sir Mix-A-Lot.[1]
Locke founded Nastymix in order to release an untitled vinyl E.P. record by Seattle rap artist Sir Mix-A-Lot. The E.P. was Nastymix Records' first release (IGU6969) and it was released on month day 1985. The E.P. contained four tracks: "I just Love My Beat," "Square Dance Rap," "Let's G," and "Mix-A-Lot's Theme."
The founding documents for the label were prepared by Seattle lawyer Neil Sussman. Neither Sir Mix-A-Lot nor Nes Rodriguez appear in the documents. Only Locke's name appears.
Nastymix's first office was located at 3161 Elliott Avenue, #302, Seattle, WA 98121.
Early Years
[edit]In 1986 "Square Dance Rap" from the Sir Mix-A-Lot E.P. (IGU6969) became a chart hit.
In 1987, Locke moved the label to a new office at 87 Wall St., 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98121.
The Release Of SWASS
[edit]On Feb 12,1988, Nastymix released the album Swass (NMR70123) by Sir Mix-A-Lot.[2]
Nastymix release Posse On Broadway became the second Sir Mix-A-Lot track to chart. It reached #70 on the Billboard Magazine Hot 100 Chart, and #44 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles Chart.
Nastymix Expands
[edit]On Feb 21, 1989, the RIAA certified Swass with sales of over 500,000 units.[2]
On April 29, 1989, Nastymix held a party in Seattle at the Olympic Hotel to recognize sales of 500,000 units of SWASS, awarded by the RIAA.
Nastymix added three new artists in 1989: Kid Sensation, Whiz Kid, and High Performance.
SWASS (NMR70123) was certified 1,000,000 sales on June 26, 1990.[2]
Seminar (NMR70123) was certified 500,000 sales on May 7, 1990.[2]
Nastymix Records added seven new artists in 1990. Electronic artists Blu Max, 4-Way, and Cause & Effect. Rock band The Accused. And hip hop artists Side F/X, Criminal Nation, and Mario.
On Month Day 1991, Nastymix moved to its third and final office, 801 Pine St., Suite 800, Seattle, WA 98101.
In 1991, Nastymix added four new artists. Hip hop duo Rodney O And Joe Cooley. Jazz artists Deems and Michael Powers. And electronic dance group Beta Test.
Sir Mix-A-Lot Leaves Nastymix
[edit]In 1991, Sir Mix-A-Lot left Nastymix Records.
The Final Year
[edit]The last group added to Nastymix was rap group Insane Poetry in 1992.
Nastymix entered into a distribution agreement with Ichiban Records on month day 1992.
Nastymix ceased operations on Month Day 1992.
Alphabetical List Of Nastymix Artists
[edit]4-Way Beta Test Blu Max Cause & Effect Criminal Nation Deems High Performance Insane Poetry Kid Sensation Mario Michael Powers Rodney O & Joe Cooley Side F/X Sir Mix-A-Lot The Accused Tony Lorenzo Whiz Kid
Disputed Origins Of Nastymix
[edit]The founding documents of Nastymix contain only the name of Ed Locke, making Locke the sole founder of Nastymix in 1985, as proven in document A.
Many sources have published inaccurate information regarding the founding of the label.
Variations include that the label was founded by:
1. Ed Locke and Sir Mix-A-Lot 2. Ed Locke and Nasty Nes Rodriguez 3. Ed Locke, Sir Mix-A-Lot, and Nasty Nes Rodriguez 4. Nasty Nes Rodriguez and Sir Mix-A-Lot 5. Sir Mix-A-Lot
None of these are accurate as shown by Document A.