New Orleans, LA. (Money Yung'n Records) - The group best known for their dealings with
Lil Wayne and Cash Money and most recently with Lil Flip is releasing a brand new album and bonus DVD entitled, 'We Here Now' August 8th, 2006 on Money Yung'n Records, an indie out of Ohio. This album features production from legendary producer Mannie Fresh,
David Banner and several underground producers. Keeping artists features to a minimum, Bizzy Bone and Mannie Fresh, 'We Here Now' reflects a more mature group showcasing their individual talent and their drive to succeed.
Sqad Up, consisting of group members, Gudda Gudda, Supa Blanco, Nutt da Kidd and Yung Yo, has been through more than their share of ups and downs throughout their career. First and most notable to the public's eye was the situation with Lil Wayne and Cash Money. Sqad Up formed and began touring with Wayne and thought they were working towards building their own brand with Cash Money. Baby had other ideas and when the paperwork was presented, the business didn't favor Sqad Up. Unable to come to an agreement that suited both parties, the group decided to part ways with both Lil Wayne and Cash Money to pursue their own destiny. As fate would have it, they found themselves in the hands of Money Yung'n Records shortly after the split with a major distribution deal with Red, who also distributes all SONY's projects. With a team clearly behind them, giving the support and resources needed, Sqad Up has now found themselves in a better position then they could have ever imagined. 'We saw their drive and sheer determination to overcome the obstacles that were put in front of them', says Money Yung'n exec, Jay Exclusive, 'and we knew right then and there we could work together to take Sqad Up to the next level'.
However, the game would bring another want to be player to the table, Lil Flip. Impressed by Sqad Up's movement through distribution of their mixtapes on the streets and also on a national level, Flip approached the group to sign with him to establish his label, Clover G Records. Already signed to Money Yung'n Records, there wasn't an option for a label deal but possibly a co-venue project. Waiting on the opportunity which never came, Sqad Up parted ways with Flip as well to focus solely on the new album without any distractions.
Ready to tell their story and give the fans and the world an incredible album 'We Here Now', Sqad Up faces the summer with undeniable enthusiasm with heads held high. Living through everything the industry has thrown at them and even more heartfelt the devastation of Katrina, (all four group members lost everything, Gudda actually experience the tragedy first hand), alone makes the statement, Sqad Up is here to stay.
