“If Chucc believed in your music, he was 100 percent behind pushing it out there.” – Michael “Mr. Meana” Patterson of PNC, Artist/Songwriter/Author/Actor/Director
Before No Limit and Cash Money ever had a chance to hit the scene, Big Boy Records wore the crown for one of the most successful independent record labels pushing out real rap music. Charles “Big Boy” Temple founded the label and took it where no other regional label had been able to go. Known to many as “Chucc”, this business powerhouse was known for dealing in realness and fairness with Big Boy Records signees. Earlier this week, the music world lost a legend. The Heat sends out its sincerest condolences to Chucc’s friends and family. Chucc’s loss will be felt for decades to come.
“Chucc was a good friend and mentor. He is the sole reason why PNC exists in the music industry. He always told us how proud he was of us taking our careers in our own hands and being successful. He will always remain in my heart.” – Walter “Kango Slimm” Williams of PNC, Artist/Songwriter/Executive Producer/Director
Chucc was responsible for launching the careers of Partners-N-Crime (PNC), Tim Smooth, The Ghetto Twiinz, Sporty T, Fiend, Black Menace, G-Slimm, Insane, Da Block Burnaz, Dangafield, Hardhead, Chyna Young Gabe, and even Mystikal. Big Boy Records also heightened the career of one of music’s most well-known producers, Leroy “Precise” Edwards. Together with Chucc, they were a mighty force and dare we say, entirely unforgettable. They led Big Boy Records through an era where some of the most timely and rare rap music was ever churned out. Indeed, Chucc left behind a remarkable and extraordinary legacy that will forever be recorded in the archives of music history.
“I’ve known Chucc since he was connected to Ice Mike and of course, Big Boy Records. The last few years, I was able to work with him, Cise, and Young Gabe. It feels unreal because I just shared McMain High School’s band playing the Ghetto Twiinz and PNC at a football game. He was definitely a fearless CEO and friend and he truly believed in marketing and supporting his artists. He will be missed and it’s going to be hard to replace his passion and willingness to invest in real rap music. He’s definitely a legend. I learned plenty from Chucc in this game.” – Dion “Devious” Norman, Artist/Songwriter/Author/Music Executive
The artists who appeared on his roster all credit Chucc for teaching them about industry games and the importance of making money – making sure their publishing was straight and so much more. As Chucc used to say, publishing is how an artist would feed his or her family for decades to come. He was a one of a kind in that respect. Chucc made sure his artists knew the ropes and that they were able to thrive. All of the artists who appeared on Big Boy’s roster remain relevant to date – over two decades later. There are not many record labels that can stake that claim, especially when it comes to rap music.
“Big Chucc, the Executive Producer whom I had been proud to groom! He set the tone and took the risks others were too afraid to embark on, but impressed enough to copy after. I salute you Big Chucc and God Bless your soul! Thank you for propelling the New Orleans Music Art Forms!” – Super Producer IceMike1200
Chucc was well-respected and connected in the industry. If you ask anyone who worked anywhere near him, they will tell you he was a CEO like none other. The music world lost a true champion with Chucc’s passing.
“Outside of everything we did musically, we grew into best friends that had a relationship that was beyond the realm of music. We had more of a brotherly bond. Chucc is going to be missed. Great dude.” – Ronald “J-Dawg” Jones, Artist/Songwriter/Entrepreneur/Studio Engineer
From The Heat Magazine, RIP Charles Temple. You will be missed.
