The Black Mob Group Inc. is a Management Production company formed in 1999 by Tony Galvin and Ernest Foxx. Tony had the idea of creating a production imprint of his own after leaving New York City and a prior situation that left him without a business partner.
Tony and Foxx began looking for local talent to produce, and assembled a collective of artists and released their first album entitled, “ The Capitol”- which was a group compilation. The album received rave reviews from critics and is rated in the Top 50 Miami Rap Songs released by Complex Magazine. The album was a joint venture deal with Will Records ADA/Warner Distribution.
http://www.complex.com/music/2011/12/the-50-best-miami-rap-songs/
The Group secured a Production Deal with Slip N Slide/ Atlantic Records and produced a string of Anthems which became national selling singles.
Tony Galvin is a classically trained musician from New World School of the Arts, whose instruments include piano and trombone. Evident in his production style is his passion for music which effortlessly is embedded throughout his hardest rap beats. The richness in his compositions can only come from a technical genius. A person who knows not just the sound of the instrument, but how to complement that sound within the arrangement of the composition.
Tony has produced alongside Grammy Award Singer Song writer Baby Face in a early recording for Karen White while she was signed to Face's La-Face Records. He did that while still in his teens. He has produced records for Biggie Smallz, LL Cool J and Sean Combs.
This is a partial listing of Tony Galvin/ The Black Mob Group produced music.
1998
www.Thug.Com RIAA Gold
Spawned the club hit, “ For The Thugs” and features the single “Nan”, which features new artist Trina. In less than a year after the albums release, it achieved Gold status and ranked Slip N Slide Records as a premier record company in the South.
1999
Book of Thugs: Chapter AK verse 47 RIAA Gold
Trick Daddy “ Shut Up”
From the Album Book of Thugs: Chapter AK verse 47 peaked the hot 100 Billboard chart at #83 and placed #25 on R&B and Hip-Hop chart. This album also contained street anthems, “Sitting On D's, and “Kill Yo A$$”. Shut up was rated # 9 by Complex Magazine in Top 50 Miami Rap Songs.
2000
The Baddest Bitch RIAA Gold
Gave birth to Trina ,“ The Baddest Bitch” the album, and Single of the same tittle off of Atlantic/ Slip N Slide records. The single entered charts on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at # 64. The album peaked at #33 on the US Billboard 200 and # 11 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop album chart. It was certified Gold by RIAA in November 2000. Complex rated the song #37 on Top 50 Miami Rap Songs. Another noted track was the sassy “ Bitch I don't Need You” featuring Trick Daddy.
2001
Game Day PBB
Secured a production Deal with ArtistDIRECT Records to produce No Good, a rap duo signed to The Black Mob Group, formally of Luther Campbell's Luke Records. The Single Ballin Boy peaked the Hot R&B and Hip-Hop charts at # 1. It was promoted as the Miami Hurricanes un-official anthem to their win against Nebraska. Versions of the recording include the NCAA version which was licenced by ESPN as the back drop for March Madness and also a custom Miami Hurricanes version including football stars Ed Reed and Willis McGahee.
2005
Secured a Production Deal With Grand Hustle/ Atlantic Records. This union produced 10 released compositions 6 songs were on the TI Presents PSC 25 to Life. A compilation of the Grammy Winning Artists rap crew, which include himself on many of the groups songs. This album was the catalyst to securing a publishing deal with Atlantic Records VP of A&R Mike Caren, whose Artist 101 publishing was within the Warner Chappell umbrella.
http://www.billboard.com/artist/p-c/657762#/album/t-i-presents-the-p-c/25-to-life/682422
The album contains production mostly by Tony Galvin, its features appearances from Cee-Lo, Young Jeezy, young Dro and Lloyd the album peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 200 chart.
2006
TI King Album RIAA Platinum
This album debut at #1 on the US Billboard 200 charts. It sold 522,00 copies in its first week. The song, “ You Know Who” produced by Tony Galvin also features additional Drums from Rocker Travis Barker of Blink 182. The album was TI`s first Grammy nominated album, and was released the same year as his first major motion picture Atl.
http://www.billboard.com/artist/p-c/657762#/album/t-i/king/726564
2007
TI vs TIP Album Platinum
“Show it to Me” was on the rappers 5th studio Album. This song features the performance of his long time collaborator Grammy Award winner Nelly. This album debut at #1 on US Billboard 200 chart, selling 486,000 copies in its first week of its release in the United States.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T.I._vs._T.I.P.
2007
Young Jeezy presents Cold Summer USDA
Contribution to the album,
“ Focus”, the first song on the mix tape style Def Jam released compilation. The album debut at # 4 on the Billboard 200 with approximately 94,000 copies sold in its first week.
Film and Television
Along with our success at song placement on platinum and Gold selling albums we have also amassed as many placements in blockbuster and cult classic films and mini series. Our records stand the test of time, and have been featured in commercials and movie trailers as well as within the films respectively.
Ambitions...
Next step is securing a partnership with a movie house or production company for scores as well as theatrical beds for scene development.