Mixpak Records

Mixpak Records is a Brooklyn-based independent record label, founded in 2009 by record producer Dre Skull. The label operates across a range of genres, from dancehall to underground club music, experimental electronic, rap and leftfield pop. Mixpak has released music by Vybz Kartel, Popcaan, Palmistry, Murlo, and Jubilee, among others.[1]

Mixpak Records
Founded2009 (2009)
FounderDre Skull
GenreDancehall
Country of originU.S.
LocationBrooklyn, New York
Official websitewww.mixpakrecords.com

History

Mixpak was started by producer and musician Dre Skull in 2009 as a multi-genre label encompassing music from across the world. The label's early years saw releases spanning dancehall, synth pop, UK funky house, punk, and more.[2]

In 2011, following a trip to Jamaica, Mixpak released its first full-length album: Kingston Story by Vybz Kartel, featuring the singles “Yuh Love”, “Go Go Wine”, and “Half on a Baby”. The album reached number seven on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart and received coverage in outlets such as Pitchfork and the New York Times.[3][4][5]

Subsequent releases on Mixpak struck a balance between dancehall riddims and releases from emerging electronic and experimental artists such as Jubilee, Dubbel Dutch, and Murlo.

In 2012, Mixpak began working with Vybz Kartel’s then protege Popcaan and subsequently signed him to a multi album deal.[6]

On June 10, 2014, Mixpak released Popcaan’s debut album, Where We Come From. The release entered the Billboard Reggae Chart at number two and spawned the singles “Everything Nice” and “Love Yuh Bad”.[7] The album received critical acclaim across the board and in 2016 “Love Yuh Bad” was sampled by Drake on “Too Good” feat. Rihanna.[8]

In 2016, Mixpak won Red Bull Culture Clash in London, defeating Wiz Khalifa, UKG Allstars and Wiley's Eskimo Dance for the trophy. The surprise victory catapulted Mixpak to greater visibility and led to them being ranked among the top labels of the year by many.[9][10] They continued to release acclaimed full-length albums by Palmistry, Jubilee, and Gaika as well as EPs by Murlo and Wildlife![11] Jubilee's album was ranked among the best electronic releases of the year by Billboard and Pitchfork.[12][13]

Mixpak released Popcaan's second album Forever on July 20, 2018. It was preceded by the singles "Body So Good", "Wine For Me" and "Firm And Strong".[14]

As well as releasing records, Mixpak throws a series of parties in New York City and hosts a monthly show on Red Bull Radio. They have a recording studio complex in Brooklyn, New York.

Discography

Releases
Mixpak Records Discography[15]
Release date Artists Title Format Catalogue
2018 Popcaan Forever Digital Download MIX071
2018 Popcaan Wine For Me Digital Download MIX070
2018 Popcaan Firm and Strong Digital Download MIX069
2018 Popcaan Body So Good Digital Download MIX068
2018 Florentino Fragmentos Digital Download MIX067
2018 Vybz Kartel Real Bad Gal Digital Download MIX066
2017 Wildlife! Anima Digital Download MIX064
2017 Murlo Club Coil Digital Download, 12" MIX063
2016 Jubilee After Hours Digital Download, 12" MIX061
2016 Konshens Don't Worry Digital Download MIX062
2016Wildlife!PatternsDigital DownloadMIX059
2016PalmistryPaganDigital Download, 12"MIX060
2016GaikaSecurityDigital DownloadMIXT001
2015MurloOdysseyDigital Download, 12"MIX058
2015KonshensGal Ting Remix feat. PatorankingDigital DownloadMIX055P
2015Mr One HundredCalypso FugitiveDigital DownloadMIX057
2015PalmistryMemory TaffetaDigital DownloadMIX056
2015Dre Skull Presents…Black Light Riddim feat. QQ, Tifa, Konshens, SpiceDigital DownloadMIX055
2015Wildlife!Feverpitch EPDigital DownloadMIX054
2015JubileeJealous EPDigital DownloadMIX053
2015MurloJasmine feat. Gemma DunleavyDigital DownloadMIX052
2014Various ArtistsPAK MAN CompilationDigital DownloadMIX051
2014PalmistryProtector SE5Digital DownloadMIX050
2014PopcaanWhere We Come FromDigital Download, LP, CDMIX049
2014JubilieeJMZ RiddimDigital DownloadMIX048
2014PopcaanLove Yuh BadDigital DownloadMIX047
2014Mr One HundredPalm Tree Destruction EP feat. Bunji Garlin, Fay Ann Lyons, Machel MontanoDigital DownloadMIX046
2014KoyoteI Stand Accused EPDigital DownloadMIX045
2014JubileePull Ova EPDigital DownloadMIX044
2013Famous Eno Presents…Gypsy Riddim feat. Rubi Dan, Trigga Nom, SeroceeDigital DownloadMIX043
2013Dre SkullFirst Time (Remixes)Digital DownloadMIX042
2013Dubbel DutchCloud Club EPDigital DownloadMIX041
2013PalmistryCatchDigital DownloadMIX040
2013PopcaanEverything Nice (Remix feat. Mavado)Digital DownloadMIX039R
2013PopcaanEverything NiceDigital DownloadMIX039
2013Murlo & Famous EnoArielDigital DownloadMIX038
2013DousterInna Style N Fashion RiddimsDigital DownloadMIX037R
2013DousterInna Style N Fashion feat. Kantana, Kari Jess, Cee GeeDigital DownloadMIX037
2013Dre SkullFirst Time feat. Megan James & PopcaanDigital DownloadMIX036
2013Various ArtistsMixpak Pressure: Volume Two CompilationDigital DownloadMIX035
2012Dubbel DutchSelf Help Riddims EPDigital DownloadMIX034
2012Dubbel DutchSelf Help RiddimDigital DownloadMIX033
2012Various ArtistsMixpak Pressure: Volume One CompilationDigital DownloadMIX032
2012Various Artists (Dre Skull Presents…)Kling Klang Riddim feat. Beenie Man, Suku, Deva Bratt, TifaDigital DownloadMIX031
2012Andy PetrObsession EPDigital DownloadMIX030
2012Famous EnoAll Good FM EPDigital DownloadMIX029
2012Various Artist (Dre Skull Presents…)Loudspeaker Riddim feat. Beenie Man, Natalie Storm, Machel Montano, PopcaanDigital DownloadMIX028
2012KoyoteBlowin’ My Mind EPDigital DownloadMIX027
2012JubileePop It! EPDigital DownloadMIX026
2012PopcaanGet Gyal Easy (Remixes)Digital DownloadMIX025
2012PopcaanGet Gyal EasyDigital DownloadMIX024
2012PoirierSoca Road EPDigital DownloadMIX023
2011Dubbel DutchHymn EPDigital DownloadMIX022
2011Vybz KartelHalf On A Baby (Remix) feat. Pusha TDigital DownloadMIX021T
2011Vybz KartelHalf On A Baby (Remixes)Digital DownloadMIX021
2011KoyoteMidsummer Tales (Remixes)Digital DownloadMIX020
2011MeléStarlight EPDigital DownloadMIX029
2011SchlachthofbronxMudders EPDigital DownloadMIX018
2011Vybz KartelKingston StoryDigital Download, LP, CDMIX017
2011Andy PetrRapper Turned Singer EPDigital DownloadMIX016
2011Vybz KartelGo Go Wine EPDigital DownloadMIX015
2011Lil ScrappyLook At Me (Remixes)Digital DownloadMIX014
2011KoyoteMidsummer Tales EPDigital DownloadMIX013
2012Hard NipsHard Nips EPDigital Download, 12"MIX012
2010Lil ScrappyLook At Me EPDigital DownloadMIX011
2010Cory BlaineHot Plate EPDigital Download, 12”MIX010
2010Warrior OneLord Of Bashy EPDigital DownloadMIX009
2010MeléBombay EPDigital Download, 12"MIX008
2010Ms Thing & Psycho TanbadBonify EPDigital DownloadMIX007
2009Sissy NobbyLay Me Down (Remixes)Digital DownloadMIX006
2009StickyJumeriah RiddimDigital DownloadMIX005
2009Vybz KartelYuh Love EPDigital DownloadMIX004
2009Sissy NobbyLay Me Down EPDigital Download, 12”MIX003
2009Dre SkullI Want You EPDigital Download, 12”MIX002
2009Dre Skull feat. SizzlaGone Too Far EPDigital Download, 12”MIX001

Roster

References
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  3. "Billboard Reggae Albums: July 9, 2011". Billboard.
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  14. Hussein, Wandera. "Popcaan shares two new singles "Wine For Me" and "Firm & Strong"".
  15. "Discography"
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