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'''Camp Lo''' is an [[United States|America]]n [[hip-hop]] duo, formed in [[1995]], which hails from [[New York City]], [[New York]] ([[The Bronx]]). They are most notable for their flair towards [[blaxploitation]] in their style of dress and in their lyrics. |
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Camp Lo uses [[slang]] heavily, often to the point of near incomprehensibility. A typical example of their lyrics is: |
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:''"Casanova brown, levitating jiggy in da shiggy's / In la hotta car 54 chasin' diamond runners / Headin' ice-bound, where every chilla dime can get / Your Harlem buck strut freezin' world heist Hollywood."'' |
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| name = Camp Lo |
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Nevertheless, Camp Lo's undeniably catchy sound has made them popular among lovers of creative hip-hop, particularly on [[college radio]]. |
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| origin = [[The Bronx]], [[New York City]], U.S. |
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| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]] |
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| years_active = 1995–present |
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| label = {{hlist|Soul Fever|[[Profile Records|Profile]]|[[Arista Records|Arista]]|[[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG]]|SRC|[[Universal Records|Universal]]}} |
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| associated_acts = [[Will Smith]], [[Ski (producer)|Ski]], [[Digable Planets]], [[The Avalanches]], [[De La Soul]] |
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| current_members = Geechi Suede<br/>Sonny Cheeba |
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| website = {{URL|officialcamplo.com}} |
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'''Camp Lo''' is an American [[hip hop]] duo, formed in 1995, which hails from [[The Bronx]], [[New York (state)|New York]].<ref name="LarkinDM">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music]]|editor=Colin Larkin|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=1998|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0252-6|page=51}}</ref> The duo consists of [[Rapping|rappers]] Sonny Cheeba (Salahadeen Wilds) and Geechi Suede (Saladine Wallace).<ref>[http://camplo.net/ Camplo.net] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100106175015/http://www.camplo.net/ |date=2010-01-06 }}</ref> The duo is perhaps best known for their 1997 hit "[[Luchini AKA This Is It]]". |
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==Members== |
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Camp Lo consists of members: |
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==Career== |
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*Sonny Cheeba |
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Initially signed with [[Profile Records]], Camp Lo made their first appearance in 1996 on ''[[The Great White Hype]]'' soundtrack, with their [[Single (music)|single]], "Coolie High". The smooth party song was a minor hit, peaking at #25 on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Hot Rap Tracks|Hot Rap Singles]] chart. Their first major exposure came with the release of their second single, the upbeat, horn-driven "Luchini", otherwise known as "This Is It". The song became a crossover hit in 1997, breaking into the Top 50 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], and reaching the top 5 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. The track peaked at #74 in the [[UK Singles Chart]] in August 1997.<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book |
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*Geechi Suede |
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| first= David |
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| last= Roberts |
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| year= 2006 |
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| title= British Hit Singles & Albums |
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| edition= 19th |
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| publisher= Guinness World Records Limited |
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| location= London |
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| isbn= 1-904994-10-5 |
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| page= 90}}</ref> The duo released their debut album ''[[Uptown Saturday Night (album)|Uptown Saturday Night]]'' in January 1997.<ref name="LarkinDM"/> The effort was widely acclaimed, praised for its accessible content and smooth, [[funk]]- and [[jazz]]-inspired production.<ref name="LarkinDM"/> |
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The majority of the album was produced by [[Ski (producer)|Ski]], famous for his work with [[Jay-Z]].<ref name="LarkinDM"/> Guest appearances were provided by [[De La Soul]]'s Trugoy and [[Digable Planets]]' Butterfly.<ref name="LarkinDM"/> The album's 1970s styled content was influential on a number of artists within the next few years after its release, like [[Will Smith]], who enlisted Camp Lo for an appearance on his top-selling ''[[Big Willie Style]]'' album. Also in 1997, they appeared on [[Oran "Juice" Jones]]' single "Poppin' That Fly". They collaborated with [[De La Soul]] in 2000, on the song "So Good" from the ''Hip Hop 101 Compilation''. They finally returned with another album in 2002, titled ''[[Let's Do It Again (Camp Lo album)|Let's Do It Again]]''. This effort was not nearly as well-received as their debut, and was met with mediocre reviews and sales. Shortly after the album's release, [[Aesop Rock]] enlisted the duo to appear on his album ''[[Bazooka Tooth]]'', exposing them to fans of the underground [[Definitive Jux]] label. In 2007, the duo returned with ''[[Black Hollywood]]'' after a five-year hiatus from their previous release. |
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In April 2008, Camp Lo signed with SRC/Universal Records and changed its name to the Lo, on the recommendation from DJ Mr. Cee. The duo released a new single titled "Lumdi",<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.loud.com/feature/feature_the-lo-lumdi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080921055507/http://www.loud.com/feature/feature_the-lo-lumdi|url-status=dead|title=Loud.com|archive-date=September 21, 2008}}</ref> [[record producer|produced]] by Korleon.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://myspace.com/korleon180|title=Korleon | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos|website=Myspace.com|date=8 July 2015 |access-date=January 2, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wrightwayentertainment.com/|title=Home|website=Wrightwayentertainment.com|access-date=January 2, 2020}}</ref> They also confirmed a 2011 release for a new collaboration album with [[Pete Rock]], as they form their new group '80 Blocks From Tiffanys'. |
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In 2012, Geechi Suede collaborated with TheeKIDICARUS on a song "Ask About Me" where TheeKIDICARUS would produce the track.{{citation needed|date=July 2016}} |
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In 2013, Geechi Suede was featured on the song "21st Century" from ''#TheRevival'', a compilation album by Philly-based rappers/producers Franz Kafka and The TradeMark Experience.{{citation needed|date=July 2016}} |
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In May 2015, Camp Lo released a song titled "Black Jesus" via [[2DOPEBOYZ]] in anticipation for their 5th album titled ''Ragtime Hightimes''.{{citation needed|date=July 2016}} On May 18, 2015, Camp Lo released their album ''Ragtime Hightimes''.{{citation needed|date=July 2016}} |
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In 2016, Sonny Cheeba featured on [[The Avalanches]]' song "Because I'm Me" on the album ''[[Wildflower (The Avalanches album)|Wildflower]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://hiphopdx.com/videos/id.25038/title.the-avalanches-slide-through-with-because-im-me-featuring-camp-los-sonny-cheeba#|title=The Avalanches Slide Through With "Because I'm Me" Featuring Camp Lo's Sonny Cheeba|work=HipHopDX|access-date=2018-06-01|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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On September 22, 2017, Camp Lo released the first of three ''A Piece of the Action'' albums series, leading up to their sixth album titled ''The Get Down Brothers''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/2017/09/camp-lo-a-piece-of-the-action-album|title=Premiere: Camp Lo's 'A Piece Of The Action' Album|date=September 22, 2017|website=Vibe.com|access-date=January 2, 2020}}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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===Albums=== |
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*''Uptown Saturday Night'' ([[1997]]) |
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*''Trouble Man'' ([[2001]]) (single) |
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*''Short Eyes'' ([[2001]]) ([[Japan]]ese import) |
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**''Short Eyes Only'' ([[2001]]) (includes [[bonus track]]) |
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|align="left"|''[[Uptown Saturday Night (album)|Uptown Saturday Night]]'' |
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*''Let's Do It Again'' ([[2002]]) |
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*Released: January 28, 1997 |
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*Billboard 200 chart position: #27 |
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*R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #5 |
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*Singles: "Coolie High"/"Killin' Em Softly", "Luchini AKA This is It"/"Swing",<br>"Black Nostaljack AKA Come On" |
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|align="left"|''[[Let's Do It Again (Camp Lo album)|Let's Do It Again]]'' |
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*Released: May 21, 2002 |
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*Billboard 200 chart position: - |
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*R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #64 |
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*Singles: "Glow"/"Gorilla Pimp", "How U Walkin'" |
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|align="left"|''[[Black Hollywood]]'' |
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*Released: July 24, 2007 |
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*Billboard 200 chart position: |
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*R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: |
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*Singles: "Black Hollywood"/"Soul Fever" |
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|align="left"|''Stone and Rob: Caught On Tape'' |
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*Released: March 24, 2009 |
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*Billboard 200 chart position: - |
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*R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: |
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* Label: Soul Fever/SRC/Universal |
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* Producers: Apple Juice Kid, Jocko, Smoking Apples, AJ Strong, Rob Chaseman |
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*Singles: "On Smash" <small>(feat. [[Styles P]] and [[Pete Rock]])</small> |
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|align="left"|''Another Heist'' |
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*Released: October 20, 2009 |
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*Billboard 200 chart position: - |
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*R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: |
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*Singles: "Another Heist", "Son Of A..." |
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|align="left"|''80 Blocks from Tiffany's'' <small>(with [[Pete Rock]])</small> |
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*Released: Summer 2011 |
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*Billboard 200 chart position: - |
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*R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: |
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*Singles: "Mic Check" |
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|align="left"|''Ragtime Hightimes'' |
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*Released: May 19, 2015 |
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*Billboard 200 chart position: - |
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*R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: |
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*Singles: "Cold Retarded" |
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|align="left"|''On the Way Uptown (The Uptown Saturday Night Demo)'' |
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*Released: December 23, 2016 |
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*Billboard 200 chart position: - |
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*R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: |
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*Singles: |
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|align="left"|''80 Blocks From Tiffany's 2'' <small>(with [[Pete Rock]])</small> |
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*Released: July 30, 2013 (original release), May 22, 2020 (reissue) |
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*Billboard 200 chart position: - |
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*Singles: |
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|align="left"| ''Pinky Ring Espresso'' <small>(with [[DJ DOOWOP]])</small> |
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*Released: October 7, 2021 |
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*Billboard 200 chart position: - |
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*R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: - |
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*Singles: |
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===Chart singles=== |
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!rowspan="2"|Year |
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!rowspan="2"|Single |
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!colspan="4"|Peak chart positions<ref name="BllbrdSingles">{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r246771/charts-awards/billboard-single|pure_url=yes}}|title=allmusic ((( Uptown Saturday Night > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))|publisher=Allmusic|access-date=2010-10-08}}</ref> |
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! style="width:100px;"|<small>U.S. [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]</small> |
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! style="width:100px;"|<small>U.S. [[Hot Dance Singles Sales|Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales]]</small> |
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! style="width:100px;"|<small>U.S. [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales|Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks]]</small> |
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! style="width:100px;"|<small>U.S. [[Hot Rap Songs|Hot Rap Singles]]</small> |
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| style="text-align:center;"|1996 |
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|align="left"|"Coolie High" |
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| style="text-align:center;"|— |
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| style="text-align:center;"|— |
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| style="text-align:center;"|62 |
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| style="text-align:center;"|25 |
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| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"|1997 |
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|align="left"|"[[Luchini AKA This Is It]]" |
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| style="text-align:center;"|50 |
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| style="text-align:center;"|8 |
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| style="text-align:center;"|21 |
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| style="text-align:center;"|5 |
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|align="left"|"Black Nostaljack AKA Come On" |
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| style="text-align:center;"|— |
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| style="text-align:center;"|24 |
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| style="text-align:center;"|— |
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| style="text-align:center;"|— |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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* [http://officialcamplo.com OfficialCampLo.com] Official website |
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* [https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCampLo CampLo] on [[Facebook]] |
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* [https://myspace.com/therealcamplo Camp Lo] on [[Myspace]] |
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{{Camp Lo}} |
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Latest revision as of 17:19, 13 December 2024
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Camp Lo | |
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| Origin | The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1995–present |
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| Members | Geechi Suede Sonny Cheeba |
| Website | officialcamplo |
Camp Lo is an American hip hop duo, formed in 1995, which hails from The Bronx, New York.[1] The duo consists of rappers Sonny Cheeba (Salahadeen Wilds) and Geechi Suede (Saladine Wallace).[2] The duo is perhaps best known for their 1997 hit "Luchini AKA This Is It".
Career
[edit]Initially signed with Profile Records, Camp Lo made their first appearance in 1996 on The Great White Hype soundtrack, with their single, "Coolie High". The smooth party song was a minor hit, peaking at #25 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart. Their first major exposure came with the release of their second single, the upbeat, horn-driven "Luchini", otherwise known as "This Is It". The song became a crossover hit in 1997, breaking into the Top 50 on the Billboard Hot 100, and reaching the top 5 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. The track peaked at #74 in the UK Singles Chart in August 1997.[3] The duo released their debut album Uptown Saturday Night in January 1997.[1] The effort was widely acclaimed, praised for its accessible content and smooth, funk- and jazz-inspired production.[1]
The majority of the album was produced by Ski, famous for his work with Jay-Z.[1] Guest appearances were provided by De La Soul's Trugoy and Digable Planets' Butterfly.[1] The album's 1970s styled content was influential on a number of artists within the next few years after its release, like Will Smith, who enlisted Camp Lo for an appearance on his top-selling Big Willie Style album. Also in 1997, they appeared on Oran "Juice" Jones' single "Poppin' That Fly". They collaborated with De La Soul in 2000, on the song "So Good" from the Hip Hop 101 Compilation. They finally returned with another album in 2002, titled Let's Do It Again. This effort was not nearly as well-received as their debut, and was met with mediocre reviews and sales. Shortly after the album's release, Aesop Rock enlisted the duo to appear on his album Bazooka Tooth, exposing them to fans of the underground Definitive Jux label. In 2007, the duo returned with Black Hollywood after a five-year hiatus from their previous release.
In April 2008, Camp Lo signed with SRC/Universal Records and changed its name to the Lo, on the recommendation from DJ Mr. Cee. The duo released a new single titled "Lumdi",[4] produced by Korleon.[5][6] They also confirmed a 2011 release for a new collaboration album with Pete Rock, as they form their new group '80 Blocks From Tiffanys'.
In 2012, Geechi Suede collaborated with TheeKIDICARUS on a song "Ask About Me" where TheeKIDICARUS would produce the track.[citation needed]
In 2013, Geechi Suede was featured on the song "21st Century" from #TheRevival, a compilation album by Philly-based rappers/producers Franz Kafka and The TradeMark Experience.[citation needed]
In May 2015, Camp Lo released a song titled "Black Jesus" via 2DOPEBOYZ in anticipation for their 5th album titled Ragtime Hightimes.[citation needed] On May 18, 2015, Camp Lo released their album Ragtime Hightimes.[citation needed]
In 2016, Sonny Cheeba featured on The Avalanches' song "Because I'm Me" on the album Wildflower.[7]
On September 22, 2017, Camp Lo released the first of three A Piece of the Action albums series, leading up to their sixth album titled The Get Down Brothers.[8]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]Uptown Saturday Night
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Let's Do It Again
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Black Hollywood
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| Stone and Rob: Caught On Tape | |
Another Heist
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80 Blocks from Tiffany's (with Pete Rock)
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Ragtime Hightimes
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On the Way Uptown (The Uptown Saturday Night Demo)
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80 Blocks From Tiffany's 2 (with Pete Rock)
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Pinky Ring Espresso (with DJ DOOWOP)
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Chart singles
[edit]| Year | Single | Peak chart positions[9] | |||
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | U.S. Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | U.S. Hot Rap Singles | ||
| 1996 | "Coolie High" | — | — | 62 | 25 |
| 1997 | "Luchini AKA This Is It" | 50 | 8 | 21 | 5 |
| "Black Nostaljack AKA Come On" | — | 24 | — | — | |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Colin Larkin, ed. (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 51. ISBN 0-7535-0252-6.
- ^ Camplo.net Archived 2010-01-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 90. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "Loud.com". Archived from the original on September 21, 2008.
- ^ "Korleon | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. 8 July 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "Home". Wrightwayentertainment.com. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "The Avalanches Slide Through With "Because I'm Me" Featuring Camp Lo's Sonny Cheeba". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
- ^ "Premiere: Camp Lo's 'A Piece Of The Action' Album". Vibe.com. September 22, 2017. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "allmusic ((( Uptown Saturday Night > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-10-08.
External links
[edit]- OfficialCampLo.com Official website
- CampLo on Facebook
- Camp Lo on Myspace
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