Artist description Lock 'em Down Records consist of 7 artists, who orginate from South and North Memphis. Their styles are slightly different from other traditional Memphis rappers but Memphis is home and in their sound. The members that make upLock 'em Down's Roster are: Tha S.o.S, Mr.Gripp, Rated-X, Tha 12, A.G., Teflon, Nasty-D and new comer "Memphis Raynes". Look for Lock 'em Down to make a mark in the rap market in the near future!!

Music Style Memphis Rap, Southern Rap

Musical Influences Eightball & MJG, Ska-face Alkapone, Playa Fly.....

Similar Artists We sound like ourselves to be perfectly honest but most people compare our style to a cross between 3-6 Mafia and Eightball and MJG.

Artist History Lock 'em Down Records is a independent rap label based out of Memphis Tn.Owned and operated locally it is quickly making it's mark in the regionaland nationwide rap scene. Lock 'em Down Records has been in operation officially for 3 years and in this short time has managed to place oneof its' premiere but recently broken up acts, Tha group 3MK on both nationwidecompilation albums title: Down South Ballin' Vol. 1 and Vol 2, with the likes of Eightball & MJG, Playa Fly, Indo-G, Skinny Pimp and Ska-Face Alkapone to name a few. Lock 'em Down's Roster includes: Former members of the group 3MK;Rated-X and Tha S.o.S also on the roster is, Solo artists: Nasty-D, Tha 12 and A.G.1999 will be a busy year for Lock 'em Down starting with the Fall '99 release of thecompilation album titled: Lights out Lock 'em Down and the followed by the '00 release of Tha 12's solo album titled: Surreptus Populus. Look for Lock 'em Down to hit the scene hard.. Keep 'em Locked Down!!

Group Members "Tha S.o.S" C.E.O, Co-Owner and Production "Rated-X" Vice-Pres, Co-Owner and Production "Tha 12" Promotions and Business affairs "A.G." Promotions and Booking "Nasty-D" Promotionsand "Mr.Gripp" Promotions

Instruments Keyboards, Drum Machines etc.

Albums Lock 'em Down Records Compilation, Down South Ballin' Vol 1, Down South Ballin' Vol 2 and Solo artist: Tha 12..Titled: Surreptus Populus release date: May 2001. www.mp3.com/Tha12

Press Reviews The hit single: Whe Lock 'em Down Banned in several clubs throughout the Mid-South..The solo release from Lock 'em Down artist: Tha 12 is scheduled for a May 2001 release date. You can sample the album here at: www.mp3.com/Tha12

Additional Info The Lock 'em Down Records Compilation features the hit single " Whe Lock 'em Down " which has been banned in several clubs throughout the mid-south, for causing fighting in some clubs!!! Tha 12's album "Surreptus Populus" features: Gangsta Blac (formerly of 3-6 Mafia). Listen to samples here at: www.mp3.com/Tha12

Location Memphis, tn - USA

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