Maybach
Music Group
Meek Mill is a rapper from Philadelphia and has recently been signed
to Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group. Mill was born in North Philadelphia
but spent a lot of time in South Philadelphia.
In 2007, Meek debuted his Flamerz series, which stands for hottest
songs and released his first mixtape, Flamerz, which featured the
hit single, "In My Bag".
In 2008, Meek debuted Flamerz 2 –"Hottest In The City",
which showcased more of his lyrical abilities with the singles, "I'm
So Fly", "Prolli" and "Hottest In The City".
Upon release of Flamerz 2, it caught the attention of founder and
President of 215-Aphillyated Records, Charlie Mack. Mack was immediately
impressed with Meek that he signed him to his management company.
During the same year, he met the founder and owner of Grand Hustle
Records, T.I. T.I. was impressed with his lyrical ability that he
offered him an opportunity to travel to Los Angeles to meet with
him along with the Warner Bros. Records, within one week both record
companies offered him a deal. Meek was overwhelmed by the offers;
however, he felt collaborating with T.I. was an opportunity of a
lifetime and chose his label. An ecstatic Meek was on top of the
world; a record deal and the chance to work with one of hip hop’s
greatest rappers and then a setback occurred. He was arrested, charged
with a crime and order to serve seven months in jail.
Meek pre-released three singles from his third mix tape Flamerz
2.5 – "The Preview" in August 2009, which featured
the chart topping hits, "Make 'Em Say", "I'm Da Ish" featuring
Ms. Jade and "Starting Something", in honor of Michael
Jackson. Within the first two weeks of its release, Clear Channel
added it to their play list, which is an anomaly in the music business.
In June 2009, Meek began immediately working on his mixtape – Flamerz
3, "The Wait Is Over – Gangster Grill Edition", hosted
by DJ Drama and featuring the songs: "Im Clean", "Rose
Red", and "I’m Killin 'Em". The highly anticipated
mixtape was set to be released on January 19, 2010.
In the future, Meek plans to establish the Meek Mill Foundation,
which will mentor young males between the ages of 12-24 on the importance
of "Education over Incarceration." He also plans to collaborate
with United Community Action Network and the Lifers of Graterford
Prison to address the violence plaguing our cities.[1]
In March 2011, Meek Mill was named one of the top "Freshman
of 2011" by XXL magazine, where he was awarded the title "Most
Street".[2] He appeared on the cover of the April 2011 edition
along with fellow 2011 Freshmen, Lil Twist, Cyhi Da Prynce, Big K.R.I.T.,
Diggy Simmons, Kendrick Lamar, Yelawolf, Fred The Godson, Mac Miller,
YG, and Lil B.[3]
Contents
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[edit] Albums
2011. Self Made Vol. 1 (with Maybach Music Group), May 24
2011. Dreamchasers, (July 28, 2011)
[edit] Singles
2010. "Make Em Say"
2010. "Rose Red"
2011. "I'm A Boss"
2011. "Tupac Back"
2011. "100 Hunnit"
2011. "Pandemonium"
2011. "Work"
[edit] Mixtapes
2005. Best Of Meek Mill Part 1
2005. Best Of Meek Mill Part 2
2006. The Real Me
2007. The Real Me 2
2008. Flamerz
2009. Flamerz 2: (Hottest In The City)
2009. Flamerz 2.5: (The Preview)
2010. Flamerz 3 (The Wait Is Over) (Gangsta Grillz)
2010. Best Of Meek Mill Part 3
2010. Mr. Philadelphia
2011. XXL 2011's Freshman Class: The Mixtape (Hosted by DJ Whoo Kid)
2011. Flamerz 4
[edit] Collaborations
2005. Bloodhoundz
2009. Young Dro
2010. T.I.
2010. Freeway
2010. Black Thought
2010. Jae Millz
2010. Red Cafe
2010. Jim Jones
2010. Vado
2010. Young Chris
2011. Kid Ink
2011. Ace Hood
2011. Trae
2011. Pusha T
2011. T-Lanez
2011. Cory Gunz
2011. Dave Patten
2011. Maybach Music Group