IXPOL
IXPOL RECORDS(Originally IXPOL Entertainment) is a Northwest Coast record label, producing mainly Chicano/Hardcore rap, Founded by NorthSide Locos Gang or NSL, a NORTENO latino street gang based in Skagit county, Washington.
Beginnings
They began as a group of friends of Mexican descent belonging to the same street gang in Northern Washington, began to write lyrics and rap AbOUT their day to day life living the gang lifestyle.
IXPOL vs. SUR UP ENTERTAINMENT
IXPOL Records has a rivalry with another Record Label, SUR UP ENTERTAINMENT, which consists mainly of SURENO streetgang members from Florencia LMS, South Side Kings, Florencia NHD, and Eastside Paramount gangs located in Skagit County which are much larger in comparison to the NorthSide Locos gang. Most their songs are speaking of the rivalry/hate toward each other. In the song "Ima G" by Ese Locs of SUR UP ENTERTAINMENT he says "Ima real buster killer" buster is a word used to disrespect Nortenos, this song is saying he kills NSL members. The song "4 The Homiez" by Dank Ene of IXPOL RECORDS say "You Skraps are so pathetic why do you even bang" Skraps is a term by Norteno gang members referring to their rivals the Surenos used to disrespect them, this song shows the hate Ixpol has toward Sur Up Entertainment due to there actions of snitching on their gang members.
Artists
The NSL gang has 40/50 members but only about six members actually rap.
Official IXPOL Records
- Dank Ene
- TNT
- Bonez
- Nutty Buddie
- Corco
- TC (Sneaky)
And 3 of these members are currently in prison.
Upcoming releases
According to the IXPOl myspace page they have a couple of albums coming out soon with rappers from Northern California known throughout the West Coast.
References
Official IXPOL Records 1