Camp Lo

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Camp Lo

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| origin = The Bronx, New York City, U.S.

| genre = Hip hop

| years_active = 1995–present

| label = {{hlist|Soul Fever|Profile|Arista|BMG|SRC|Universal}}

| associated_acts = Will Smith, Ski, Digable Planets, The Avalanches, De La Soul

| current_members = Geechi Suede
Sonny Cheeba

| website = {{URL|officialcamplo.com}}

}}

Camp Lo is an American hip hop duo, formed in 1995, which hails from The Bronx, New York.{{cite book|title=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}} The duo consists of rappers Sonny Cheeba (Salahadeen Wilds) and Geechi Suede (Saladine Wallace).[http://camplo.net/ Camplo.net] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100106175015/http://www.camplo.net/ |date=2010-01-06 }} The duo is perhaps best known for their 1997 hit "Luchini AKA This Is It".

Career

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.{{cite book

| first= David

| last= Roberts

| year= 2006

| title= British Hit Singles & Albums

| edition= 19th

| publisher= Guinness World Records Limited

| location= London

| isbn= 1-904994-10-5

| page= 90}} The duo released their debut album Uptown Saturday Night in January 1997. The effort was widely acclaimed, praised for its accessible content and smooth, funk- and jazz-inspired production.

The majority of the album was produced by Ski, famous for his work with Jay-Z. Guest appearances were provided by De La Soul's Trugoy and Digable Planets' Butterfly. 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",{{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}} produced by Korleon.{{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}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.wrightwayentertainment.com/|title=Home|website=Wrightwayentertainment.com|access-date=January 2, 2020}} 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|date=July 2016}}

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}}

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}}

In 2016, Sonny Cheeba featured on The Avalanches' song "Because I'm Me" on the album Wildflower.{{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}}

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.{{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}}

Discography

=Albums=

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|align="left"|Uptown Saturday Night

Released: January 28, 1997
Billboard 200 chart position: #27
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #5
Singles: "Coolie High"/"Killin' Em Softly", "Luchini AKA This is It"/"Swing",
"Black Nostaljack AKA Come On"

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|align="left"|Let's Do It Again

Released: May 21, 2002
Billboard 200 chart position: -
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #64
Singles: "Glow"/"Gorilla Pimp", "How U Walkin'"

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|align="left"|Black Hollywood

Released: July 24, 2007
Billboard 200 chart position:
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position:
Singles: "Black Hollywood"/"Soul Fever"

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|align="left"|Stone and Rob: Caught On Tape

Released: March 24, 2009
Billboard 200 chart position: -
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position:
Label: Soul Fever/SRC/Universal
Producers: Apple Juice Kid, Jocko, Smoking Apples, AJ Strong, Rob Chaseman
Singles: "On Smash" (feat. Styles P and Pete Rock)

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|align="left"|Another Heist

Released: October 20, 2009
Billboard 200 chart position: -
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position:
Singles: "Another Heist", "Son Of A..."

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|align="left"|80 Blocks from Tiffany's (with Pete Rock)

Released: Summer 2011
Billboard 200 chart position: -
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position:
Singles: "Mic Check"

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|align="left"|Ragtime Hightimes

Released: May 19, 2015
Billboard 200 chart position: -
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position:
Singles: "Cold Retarded"

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|align="left"|On the Way Uptown (The Uptown Saturday Night Demo)

Released: December 23, 2016
Billboard 200 chart position: -
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position:
Singles:

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|align="left"|80 Blocks From Tiffany's 2 (with Pete Rock)

Released: July 30, 2013 (original release), May 22, 2020 (reissue)
Billboard 200 chart position: -
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position:
Singles:

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|align="left"| Pinky Ring Espresso (with DJ DOOWOP)

Released: October 7, 2021
Billboard 200 chart position: -
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: -
Singles:

= Guest Appearances =

1996: "Coolie High" - The Great White Hype (soundtrack){{Cite web |title=tidal |url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/16258275}}
1997: Everything You Want (Roc-A-Blok Remix) - {Ray J} 12"{{Cite web |title=fatman records |url=https://fatman.ocnk.net/product/20981}}
1997: "Poppin' That Fly... (DJ Clark Kent Remix)" - {Oran "Juice" Jones, Stu Large} Nothin' 2 Lose (Soundtrack){{Cite web |title=AllMusic |website=AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/nothing-to-lose-mw0000254757}}
1997: "こんなにも落ちこんでしまうなんて" - {Yukie} Love After Love{{Cite web |title=rate your music |url=https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/yukie/love-after-love/}}
1997: "Disco T-E-C" - {DJ Honda} HII{{Cite web |title=tidal |url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/109527315}}
1997: "Yes Yes Y'all" - {Will Smith} Big Willie Style{{Cite web |title=tidal |url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/1310693}}
1998: "Freestyle" - {Kid Capri} Soundtrack to the Streets{{Cite web |title=tidal |url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/4824548}}
1999: "Flossy Gramma" - {Brixx} Everything Happens for a Reason{{Cite web |title=allmusic |website=AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/everything-happens-for-a-reason-mw0000528334}}
2000: "So Good" - {De La Soul} Architects of Culture
2003: "Limelighters" - {Aesop Rock} Bazooka Tooth{{Cite web |title=tidal |url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/228455527}}
2007: "The Milky Lowa" - {9th Wonder} The Dream Merchant Vol. 2
2007: "Gutterfly" - {Lifesavaz} Gutterfly{{Cite web |title=tidal |url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/2710404}}
2008: "Snob Hop" - {Kidz in the Hall} The In Crowd
2010: "Imported Nights" - {Cradle Orchestra} Transcended Elements}{{Cite web |title=spotify |website=Spotify |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/5GdHPBaXE6Wu22JOO1K5N8}}
2010: "Back Uptown" - {Ski Beatz} 24 Hour Karate School{{Cite web |title=allmusic |website=AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/24-hour-karate-school-presents-twilight-mw0002041257#trackListing}}
2012: "Plush Up (Akinobu Remix)" - {Akinobu} Perfect World{{Cite web |title=spotify |website=Spotify |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/6B2Qe79USrpeXWPDIg5wSL}}
2014: "Love" - {Ed O.G.} After All These Years
2016: "Because I'm Me" - {The Avalanches} Wildflower{{Cite web |title=spotify |website=Spotify |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/0j0djiGxLnBiW7meVc2PER}}
2017: "True Lies" - {M-Dot, Tribeca} Ego and the Enemy
2017: "Warrior /Sankofa" - {Ill Camille} Heirloom{{Cite web |title=tidal |url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/70532132}}
2018: "The Poetic Purge" - {The Architect Presents} Masterpiece Theater{{Cite web |title=tidal |url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/83460682}}
2024: "Cheeba" - {Da Beatminerz, Stahhr} Stifled Creativity{{Cite web |title=tidal |url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/362873079}}
2025: "Weed, sex and Cars" - {Diamond D} The Diam Piece 3{{Cite web |title=tidal |url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/410155410}}

=Chart singles=

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rowspan="2"\|Year !rowspan="2"\|Single !colspan="4"\|Peak chart positions{{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}}
style="width:100px;"\|U.S. Billboard Hot 100 ! style="width:100px;"\|U.S. Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales ! style="width:100px;"\|U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks ! style="width:100px;"\|U.S. Hot Rap Singles
style="text-align:center;"\|1996 \|align="left"\|"Coolie High" \| style="text-align:center;"\|— \| style="text-align:center;"\|— \| style="text-align:center;"\|62 \| style="text-align:center;"\|25
style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"\|1997 \|align="left"\|"Luchini AKA This Is It" \| style="text-align:center;"\|50 \| style="text-align:center;"\|8 \| style="text-align:center;"\|21 \| style="text-align:center;"\|5
align="left"\|"Black Nostaljack AKA Come On" \| style="text-align:center;"\|— \| style="text-align:center;"\|24 \| style="text-align:center;"\|— \| style="text-align:center;"\|—

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rowspan="2"|Year

!rowspan="2"|Single

!colspan="4"|Peak chart positions{{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}}

style="width:100px;"|U.S. Billboard Hot 100

! style="width:100px;"|U.S. Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales

! style="width:100px;"|U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks

! style="width:100px;"|U.S. Hot Rap Singles

style="text-align:center;"|1996

|align="left"|"Coolie High"

| style="text-align:center;"|—

| style="text-align:center;"|62

| style="text-align:center;"|25

style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"|1997

|align="left"|"Luchini AKA This Is It"

| style="text-align:center;"|50