In-A-Minute Records was a record company founded in 1991 by Jason Blaine. It featured many artists from the underground bay area rap scene including RBL Posse, Andre Nickatina, I.M.P, Pooh-Man, Totally Insane. The label was shut down in 2000.

In-A-Minute Records
Founded1991; 33 years ago (1991)
FounderJason Blaine
Defunct2000; 24 years ago (2000)
StatusDefunct
GenreHip hop, gangsta rap
Country of originU.S.
LocationOakland, California

Origins and early formation

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The label was founded in 1991 in Oakland, California, by Jason Blaine, who was disappointed by the fact that many rappers in the Bay Area were unsigned at the time.[1] He offered RBL Posse $10,000 ahead of time to sign with his label, which they quickly accepted due to the fact that they were still selling tapes on the street.[1] Although the label never had any major commercially successful albums, Andre Nickatina's 1995 album I Hate You with a Passion appeared at #79 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #3 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.[2]

Former artists

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Releases

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Album information
Rappin' 4-TayRappin' 4-Tay Is Back!!!
Totally InsaneDirect from the Backstreet
  • Released: 1992
  • Chart positions: NA
  • RIAA certification: NA
RBL PosseA Lesson to Be Learned
  • Released: 1992
  • Chart positions: No.60 R&B Albums
  • RIAA certification: NA
  • Singles: Don't Give Me No Bammer
Dogg Pound PosseDogg E Style
  • Released: 1993
  • Chart positions: NA
  • RIAA certification: NA
Andre NickatinaThe New Jim Jones
  • Released: 1993
  • Chart positions: NA
  • RIAA certification: NA
  • Singles: The Ave
I.M.PBack In The Days
  • Released: 1993
  • Chart positions: No.100 R&B Albums
  • RIAA certification: NA
Totally InsaneGoin' Insane
  • Released: 1996
  • Chart positions: No.61 Top R&B
  • RIAA certification: NA
Pooh-ManAin't No Love
  • Released: 1994
  • Chart positions: NA
  • RIAA certification: NA
RBL PosseRuthless by Law
  • Released: 1994
  • Chart positions: NA
  • RIAA certification: NA
Andre NickatinaI Hate You with a Passion
  • Released: April 19, 1995
  • Chart positions: No. 79 Top R&B
  • RIAA certification: NA
  • Singles: Situation Critical
Totally InsaneBackstreet Life
  • Released: 1995
  • Chart positions: No. 48 Top R&B
  • RIAA certification:NA
Just-IceKill the Rhythm (Like a Homicide)
  • Released: 1995
  • Chart positions: NA
  • RIAA certification:NA
I.M.PIll Mannered Playas
  • Released: Feb 22, 1996
  • Chart positions: NA
  • RIAA certification:NA
Pooh-ManThe State V.S. Poohman: Straight From San Quentin State Prison
  • Released: 1997
  • Chart positions: NA
  • RIAA certification: NA

References

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  1. ^ a b "In-A-Minute Records". Streets On Beats. January 23, 2006. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  2. ^ "In-A-Minute Records". Discogs. Retrieved 2021-02-27.