So So Def Bass All-Stars is a compilation album of bass music by American record label So So Def Recordings. It was released on May 22, 1996, through Columbia Records with distribution via Sony Music. Production was handled by Black Market Entertainment, Carl Mo, Danny D, DJ Herb, DJ Kizzy Rock, DJ Nabs, Kidd Money, Kool Kollie, Playa Poncho, The Dynamik Duo and Zae', with Jermaine Dupri serving as executive producer. It features contributions from Big Ace, Don Yute, Edward J, Ghost Town DJ's, Kidd Money, L.A. Sno, MC Shy D, Mr. Collipark, Playa Poncho, Raheem the Dream, T'Baby, The City Boyz, Trigga Man, Zae' and Bass Allstars.
The album made it to number 32 on the US Billboard 200. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on September 19, 1996, for selling 500,000 copies in the United States.
Its lead single, "Whatz Up, Whatz Up", peaked at No. 63 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, while its second single, "My Boo", was a success charting at No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 3 in New Zealand, No. 26 in Australia and No. 157 in France, as well as receiving Gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand.
So So Def Bass All-Stars Vol. II, the album's sequel, was released the following year. So So Def Bass All-Stars Vol. III, the third and final compilation of 'So So Def Bass All-Stars' series was released in 1998.
