4/1/2024 0 Comments Juvenile 400 degreez playlistIt was two years after Tupac was murdered and a year after the death of Biggie Smalls. In fact, 1998 was a very interesting year for hip hop. Cash Money was entitled to 85% of its royalties, 50% of its publishing revenues and full ownership of all masters. While a $3 million advance was gravy, the rights to royalties and publishing was even better. The label ran by Bryan â Birdman/Babyâ Williams and Ronald âSlimâ Williams signed a $30 million distribution and pressing contract with a $3 million advance. Previous to the release of the highly reviewed album, Cash Money Records had acquired a great distribution deal with Universal Records. Certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA, this album is what solidified Cash Money Records as a force to be reckoned with and catapulted Juvenile on top as a mainstream contender. 400 Degreez was the follow up to the NOLA artistâs previous 1997 release, Solja Rags. Solely produced by Mannie Fresh, it was Juvenileâs third studio album and first album released on a major label. Juvenileâs 400 Degreez was released in 1998, 16 years ago today. Today we take a look at Juvenile's classic album, "400 Degreez", which dropped sixteen years ago on November 3, 1998. Our "Classic Rotation" series revisits classic albums on the anniversary of their release.
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