54th Platoon
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The 54th Platoon was an American rap group who were the only artists signed to the short-lived FUBU Records. The group consisted of four members, JS, TL, Big Nut and Nu Black, all of whom came from New Orleans. 54th Platoon first released two independent albums in 1999 and 2000 entitled From Then... Till Now and Now... Till Forever before joining FUBU in 2001. The group appeared on FUBU's compilation album, The Good Life
, collaborating with Nas
and Nate Dogg
on the track "Good Life". A year later they would release their debut album All or Nothin'
, made it three Billboard charts, including 21 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
, but it was not a commercial success. In 2003 FUBU Records closed down and the group disbanded.
The Good Life (FUBU album)
The Good Life is a compilation album released by clothing company FUBU in conjunction with Universal Records. It was released on September 11, 2001 and consisted of a blend of hip hop and contemporary R&B. The Good Life peaked at 52 on the Billboard 200 and 9 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.One...
, collaborating with Nas
Nas
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
and Nate Dogg
Nate Dogg
Nathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Warren G, Tupac and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, G-Funk...
on the track "Good Life". A year later they would release their debut album All or Nothin'
All or Nothin'
All or Nothin' is the debut album by rap group, 54th Platoon. It was released on September 24, 2002 as the only studio album released through the shortlived FUBU Records. On the album, 54th Platoon collaborated with several of hip hop's top producers, including Ty Fyffe, Lil Jon, Antwan "Amadeus"...
, made it three Billboard charts, including 21 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
, but it was not a commercial success. In 2003 FUBU Records closed down and the group disbanded.
Discography
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| U.S. R&B Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
U.S. Heatseekers Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
U.S. Independent | ||
| 2002 | All or Nothin' All or Nothin' All or Nothin' is the debut album by rap group, 54th Platoon. It was released on September 24, 2002 as the only studio album released through the shortlived FUBU Records. On the album, 54th Platoon collaborated with several of hip hop's top producers, including Ty Fyffe, Lil Jon, Antwan "Amadeus"...
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21 | 2 | 6 |