Disturbing tha Peace

Disturbing tha Peace (DTP) is a record label and music collective founded by rapper Ludacris. Here are some facts about Disturbing tha Peace:

1. Formation and Early Years: Disturbing tha Peace was founded in 2000 by Ludacris, along with his manager Chaka Zulu. The label was initially established as an imprint of Def Jam Recordings, with Ludacris as its flagship artist. Disturbing tha Peace quickly gained recognition in the hip-hop community for its innovative approach to music production and its roster of talented artists.

2. Commercial Success: Disturbing tha Peace achieved commercial success with its debut release, Ludacris' album "Back for the First Time" (2000). The album spawned hit singles such as "What's Your Fantasy" and "Southern Hospitality", which helped to establish Ludacris as one of the leading voices in Southern hip-hop. Following the success of Ludacris' debut album, Disturbing tha Peace released several more albums by Ludacris, as well as projects by other artists signed to the label.

3. Roster of Artists: In addition to Ludacris, Disturbing tha Peace has been home to a diverse roster of artists, including Shawnna, Chingy, Bobby Valentino, Field Mob, and Playaz Circle (which included the rapper 2 Chainz). The label's artists have contributed to the success of Disturbing tha Peace through their distinctive styles and contributions to the hip-hop genre. Shawnna, in particular, achieved success with her hit single "Gettin' Some" and her collaboration with Ludacris on "What's Your Fantasy (Remix)".

4. Collaborations and Projects: Disturbing tha Peace artists often collaborated with each other and with outside artists, contributing to a sense of camaraderie and collaboration within the label. Ludacris frequently featured labelmates on his albums, showcasing their talents and helping to elevate their profiles in the industry. Disturbing tha Peace also released compilation albums, such as "Disturbing tha Peace Presents: Bobby Valentino" (2007), which showcased the label's diverse talent pool.

5. Legacy: Disturbing tha Peace played a significant role in shaping the landscape of Southern hip-hop and contributing to the genre's commercial success in the early 2000s. The label's innovative approach to music production, coupled with its roster of talented artists, helped to solidify its place in hip-hop history. While Disturbing tha Peace is no longer as active as it once was, its influence on the hip-hop industry continues to be felt, and its contributions to the genre are widely recognized and ce