In the late 1990s, while label co-founder Suge Knight was incarcerated, Death Row Records released a number of controversial compilations and back-catalog releases. One of the star producers of that era was Kurt “Cobain” Couthon, who produced singles including Snoop Dogg’s “Head Doctor,” Tha Realest, Swoop G and Lil C Style’s “Easy To Be A Soldier” and Michel’le’s “Mr. Officer.” According to a press release, Couthon was at one time, the de-facto head of the once illustrious imprint while Knight was in an Oregon prison.
Outside of Death Row, Kurt Cobane produced for Mopreme Shakur and Chocolate Bandit.
A decade later, it has been announced that Kurt has launched Hitsylum Entertainment. The label’s first act is Milwaukee, Wisconsin native AWAL, who has previously recorded with The Hot Boys and Too Short. The artist’s to-be-titled debut album is confirmed to feature both Ray J and Sean Kingston.
HipHopDX will keep you posted.
