Draft:Surf club
American independent record label
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Surf Club Inc. (also known as Surf Club or The Surf Club) is an American independent record label, publishing company, and entertainment company based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2007 by Chauncey "Hit-Boy" Hollis Jr. alongside fellow producers Chase N. Cashe, B. Carr, and Chili Chil, Surf Club originated as a producer collective and has since evolved into a full-service independent label, publishing house, and management collective.[1][2]
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Chase N. Cashe
B. Carr
Chili Chil
| Surf Club Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Hit-Boy Chase N. Cashe B. Carr Chili Chil |
| Status | Active |
| Distributor | Hit-Boy Music Group / EMPIRE |
| Genre | Hip hop, R&B |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Official website | https://www.surfclubinc.com |
History
Surf Club was formed in 2007 in Los Angeles as a producer collective by Hit-Boy, Chase N. Cashe, B. Carr (Brandon Carr), and Chili Chil. The original lineup included additional producers, writers, and artists such as Kent M$NEY, Stacy Barthe, and Young Ry.[1] The collective gained early recognition when Drake referenced Chase N. Cashe and Surf Club on his 2010 release "9AM in Dallas Freestyle."[1]
The collective is led by Hit-Boy alongside managing partner Nima Nasseri, president Jameel "Double" James, and head of A&R James Bentley.[2]
In January 2023, Surf Club announced a joint venture with EMPIRE Publishing, the publishing arm of independent distributor EMPIRE. The deal expanded Surf Club's publishing administration capabilities and introduced three new signees to the collective: Gary "G Dav" Davis, Jesse "Dr. Blum" Blum, and Randy "Bandz" Holmes.[2][3]
In 2025, Hit-Boy established Hit-Boy Music Group operating under Surf Club Inc. as its distribution arm, providing the label with full creative and financial control over its releases.[4]
In October 2025, Surf Club Inc. released GOLDFISH, a collaborative album by Hit-Boy and The Alchemist, distributed via Surf Club Inc./ALC/EMPIRE. The album was accompanied by a short film starring Danny Trejo, Rory Culkin, Blake Anderson, and Simon Rex.[5]
Members
Founding members
- Hit-Boy (Chauncey Hollis Jr.) — co-founder, producer, recording artist
- Chase N. Cashe — co-founder, producer
- B. Carr (Brandon Carr) — co-founder, producer
- Chili Chil — co-founder, producer
Leadership
- Nima Nasseri — managing partner
- Jameel "Double" James — president
- James Bentley — head of A&R
Additional members and signees
- Gary "G Dav" Davis — producer; Grammy winner for Nas's King's Disease
- Jesse "Dr. Blum" Blum — multi-instrumentalist; collaborator with Twenty One Pilots, Big Sean, and Rage Against the Machine
- Randy "Bandz" Holmes — writer and producer; credits with YG, OhGheesy, and Kamaiyah
- Spank Nitti James — recording artist
- Stacy Barthe — songwriter (early member)
- Kent M$NEY — early member
- Young Ry — early member
Selected releases
- 2023 — Hit-Boy, SURF OR DROWN
- 2023 — Hit-Boy and Big Hit, SURF OR DROWN Vol. 2
- 2023 — Big Hit, The Truth Is In My Eyes (executive produced by Hit-Boy)
- 2025 — Hit-Boy and Spank Nitti James, High-Class Wiggler
- 2025 — Hit-Boy and Spank Nitti James, Yeast Talkin' (18 tracks; guest appearances from Buddy, BabyTron, 03 Greedo, Terrace Martin, and others)[4]
- 2025 — Hit-Boy and The Alchemist, GOLDFISH (15 tracks; distributed via Surf Club Inc./ALC/EMPIRE; accompanied by a short film)[5]
- 2026 — Hit-Boy and Spank Nitti James, Yeast Talkin' (Deluxe) (25 tracks; feat. E-40, Lefty Gunplay, BabyTron, Don Q, Terrace Martin)
- 2026 — Hit-Boy featuring Lefty Gunplay, "Block Party" (single)