Hit em Up Records talent

The following are artists of Hit 'em Up Records and fill the roles of Artist, DJ, Producer and more. Please read below about each artist and in the future we will add content to the page that will give samples of each artists work in their respective area of expertise. If you are interested in contacting the Hit 'em Up Records Organization in an attempt to book one of the following artist performers and producers please refer to the contact page of this web site (found by clicking HERE) and click the applicable email address to reach the appropriate department. If you have in general information you can send an email to: info@hitemuprecords.com. Thank you for your interest, we look forward to hearing from you!!
TONE MONTANA	A young entrepreneur who is not afraid to put it all on the line to follow his dreams. He is the owner of Hit em’ Up Records, an up and coming record label in the Sacramento music scene. He owns and operates his own 32 track professional recording studio with full production capabilities. With a wide range of talents, he is an artist capable of domination. A Lyricist, Producer, DJ, Promoter and Engineer. Tone Montana has been busy working on numerous projects with various Artists/Record Labels to include some of the following: Da’ K.A.T. “Katastrophic”(Money Vault Muzicc); Calico 101(Siccmade Muzicc); Devious (DVS Entertainment); The Three Kings(FAM BAM Entertainment); Mad Dog (Dog Eat Dog Records); and Tha’ Dopefiendz (BAS Studios). This artist is one of a kind and able to add an edge to any project he touches. We are the Dreamers…we are the Music Makers!! If you’re interested in booking Tone Montana’s talents e-mail: artists@hitemuprecords.com
DEVIOUS	This artist has been a force to be reckoned with in the Sacramento music industry for years. Being featured on his first professional track, “Off Tha’ Dome”, on Hollow Tip’s debut album “Takin' No Shorts”,at the young age of fourteen, showed the talent and bright future this young artist had in store. Now almost 10 years later he has been featured on numerous albums and compilations, released his solo self titled debut album, “Devious”, which featured B-Legit, Luni Colione, Hollow Tip, 8-Ballitician, Mad Dog…and the hit single, “C Me Walk”. He has toured over half the United States rocking cities from Los Angeles to Kansas City, Founded DVS Inc., and Co-Founded FAM BAM Entertainment. His style is hot with an onslaught of non stop lyrical assault’s that abuse nouns and verbs until even the english language wonders how he does it. Anyone who has heard or seen Devious perform knows the unmistakable sound that has so many people after his verses. If you are interested in booking Devious's talents, e-mail: artists@hitemuprecords.com
8-BALLITCION	AKA “Dr.Symbolical” for the surgical like methods he uses to slaughter opposing MC’s. Rapid fire flows mixed with signature style chants keeps you on the edge of your seat in anticipation of what’s to come. Complex rhyme schemes and a detailed writing style that keeps you feeling as if your part of the song and amazed at the way the story is told. Truly a valuable addition to any song ranging from traditional Hip-Hop, R&B, Party Anthems or Gangsta’ Rap. A founding father of Fam Bam Entertainment, and currently hard at work in the studio, he is no stranger to the game. Having been featured on such Album’s as; Da’ K.A.T., “Still Subbin’”; Rider Life; No Face Killa’s; Devious; and G-Idez; to name a few, and finishing up two group projects of his own, this artist is on the rise…and fast!! If you are interested in booking Eightball's talent, e-mail: artists@hitemuprecords.com
1/2 PINT	½ Pint is the production mastermind behind Fam Bam Entertainment; this Artist/Producer has spent years perfecting his art. The beats bang with 808’s while high hats dance to 16’s and 32’s. They have an old school feel, but with the added drama of being thrown into a Freddy Kruger or Jason flick with spooky adrenaline rush sounds. Lyrically speaking, this man is not from this world. He has a sound all his own, and the ability to shoot lyric’s at you faster than the speed of sound. You will be amazed at the clarity and complete pronunciation of the words spit as they are rattled off at you and clocked at twice the normal speed of flip style artists. Also a Co-Founder of Fam Bam Entertainment, he has been featured on numerous projects as an artist, such as Da’ K.A.T. and G-Idez, and his beats have seen various albums to include “The Family Foundation” album, which is soon to be released by Hit em Up Records. If your interested in booking 1/2 Pints talents, e-mail: artists@hitemuprecords.com
DA' K.A.T.	On the streets known as Katastrophic, this is a rapper/producer whose music brings the reality of the streets to life. Some may remember this talented artist from the Sacramento rap group, “Locc 2 Da’ Brain”, he has now branched out and created another group, “The Heinous Corporation”, and shifted his solo career into high gear. He released his first solo album “Still Subbin’” in 1999, and has since been featured on various compilation albums, to include; West-80; To Live and Die in CA; West Coast Ballin’ volume 2 and the Wild West to name a few. All of these albums are currently available in stores and his second solo album,”Katastrophic”, is due to be released in the summer of 2005. This album features Above the Law; MC Ehit; Brotha Lynch Hung and the Heinous Corporation. The album is knockin’, from the heat to the beats, K.A.T. has truly out done himself this time. This man is not only a musician, but a business man as well, not only because he founded Money Vault Muzicc & The Heinous Corporation, but because he’s a "G" at it. If your interested in booking Da' K.A.T.'s talents, e-mail: artists@hitemuprecords.com
DJ DUNN	A Fresno native with a bay area sound, this D&B/Jungle DJ will leave any crowd asking for more. His unique musical style resembles chaotic peace crossed with space aliens invading; mixed into some of the most well known party anthems and dropped off in the jungle. Slow and flawless blends make for a never ending sequence of phatt bass track, break beats and MC battle flows. He has been an essential ingredient in the creation of the Tricentennial Gardens and for helping to spread the ideology it represents. If you're interested in booking DJ Dunns talents e-mail: djs@hitemuprecords.com
ACETRIXX	From one end of progressive to the other: House, Trance, Jungle, Techno, Electro, Pop, Modern Rock, Hip-Hop...Polka?? Is there anything this guy can't do? Truly a DJ with an ACE up his sleeve, he can accommodate any crowd's taste while keeping to his own sound and style. Within his first few months as a DJ, he went on tour through Greece, stopped in Dubai, and preformed live for the United States Navy on one of their ships docked in the middle east. He is also a founder of the Tricentennial Gardens and avid promoter of it's idea's. Acetrixx natural DJ skills come to life behind the decks and are a great addition to any event. If you're interested in booking Acetrixx talents e-mail: djs@hitemuprecords.com