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The duo released the [[mixtape]] ''Boss of All Bosses'' in 2009, followed by its sequel ''Boss of All Bosses 2'' the following year. Afterwards, the U.N. released ''Boss of All Bosses 2.5'', an expansion of the first two original mixtapes, released on May 12, 2010. The duo's debut album, ''[[Heat in Here Vol. 1]]'' was released later that same month, through [[Asylum Records]] and [[Warner Records]]. It reached number 133 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], and contained guest appearances from rappers [[Young Chris]], [[Gucci Mane]] and Felony Fame. A sequel, ''[[Gunz n' Butta]]'' was released in April 2011 independently through Diplomatic Man and [[MNRK Music Group|Entertainment One]]; it performed slightly better commercially at number 77 on the ''Billboard'' 200. It spawned the singles "Speakin' in Tungs", which peaked at number 82 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''{{'}}s Hip-Hop/R&B Songs chart, as well as the similarly received "Hey Muma". |
The duo released the [[mixtape]] ''Boss of All Bosses'' in 2009, followed by its sequel ''Boss of All Bosses 2'' the following year. Afterwards, the U.N. released ''Boss of All Bosses 2.5'', an expansion of the first two original mixtapes, released on May 12, 2010. The duo's debut album, ''[[Heat in Here Vol. 1]]'' was released later that same month, through [[Asylum Records]] and [[Warner Records]]. It reached number 133 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], and contained guest appearances from rappers [[Young Chris]], [[Gucci Mane]] and Felony Fame. A sequel, ''[[Gunz n' Butta]]'' was released in April 2011 independently through Diplomatic Man and [[MNRK Music Group|Entertainment One]]; it performed slightly better commercially at number 77 on the ''Billboard'' 200. It spawned the singles "Speakin' in Tungs", which peaked at number 82 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''{{'}}s Hip-Hop/R&B Songs chart, as well as the similarly received "Hey Muma". |
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Cam'ron has since temporarily made amends with Jones in 2010 and renewed focus on his solo career,<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.xxlmag.com/camron-jim-jones-timeline-history/|title=Timeline of Jim Jones and Cam'ron Beef by XXL}}</ref> while Vado briefly signed with [[DJ Khaled]]'s [[We the Best Music Group]] to pursue a solo career.<ref name=Billboard /> |
Cam'ron has since temporarily made amends with Jones in 2010 and renewed focus on his solo career,<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.xxlmag.com/camron-jim-jones-timeline-history/|title=Timeline of Jim Jones and Cam'ron Beef by XXL|date=February 20, 2017 }}</ref> while Vado briefly signed with [[DJ Khaled]]'s [[We the Best Music Group]] to pursue a solo career.<ref name=Billboard /> |
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== Discography == |
== Discography == |
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Revision as of 07:41, 24 November 2023
U.N. | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Us Now |
| Origin | New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 2009–2012 |
| Labels | |
| Past members | Vado, Cam'ron |
U.N. was a Harlem, New York City-based hip hop duo formed by Cam'ron and Vado in 2009. The group came to formation after Cam'ron had a falling-out with fellow Harlem rapper and co-founder of the Diplomats, Jim Jones in 2007.[1]
The duo released the mixtape Boss of All Bosses in 2009, followed by its sequel Boss of All Bosses 2 the following year. Afterwards, the U.N. released Boss of All Bosses 2.5, an expansion of the first two original mixtapes, released on May 12, 2010. The duo's debut album, Heat in Here Vol. 1 was released later that same month, through Asylum Records and Warner Records. It reached number 133 on the Billboard 200, and contained guest appearances from rappers Young Chris, Gucci Mane and Felony Fame. A sequel, Gunz n' Butta was released in April 2011 independently through Diplomatic Man and Entertainment One; it performed slightly better commercially at number 77 on the Billboard 200. It spawned the singles "Speakin' in Tungs", which peaked at number 82 on Billboard's Hip-Hop/R&B Songs chart, as well as the similarly received "Hey Muma".
Cam'ron has since temporarily made amends with Jones in 2010 and renewed focus on his solo career,[2] while Vado briefly signed with DJ Khaled's We the Best Music Group to pursue a solo career.[3]
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Sales | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | |||
| 2010 | Heat in Here Vol. 1
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146 | 30 | 16 | |
| 2011 | Gunz n' Butta (as Cam'ron & Vado)
|
78 | 15 | 7 | 16,591 |
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | |||
| 2010 | "Speaking in Tungs" | — | 82 | — | Slime Flu and Gunz n' Butta |
| 2011 | "Hey Muma" | — | 84[3] | — | Gunz n' Butta |
References
- ^ http://www.sohh.com/2009/08/camron_talks_expanding_di.html "Cam'ron revealed his plans to expand Dipset by forming Dipset West with Omar 'Iceman' Sharif, 'We're gonna keep the hood in a frenzy'"
- ^ "Timeline of Jim Jones and Cam'ron Beef by XXL". February 20, 2017.
- ^ a b Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs : Page 1 | Billboard
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