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Camp Lo is an American hip hop duo, formed in 1995, which hails from The Bronx, New York. The duo consists of rappers Sonny Cheeba (Salahadeen Wilds) and Geechi Suede (Saladine Wallace). 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 No. 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 No. 74 in the UK Singles Chart in August 1997. The duo released their debut album Uptown Saturday Night in January 1997. produced by Korleon. 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.

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.

In May 2015, Camp Lo released a song titled "Black Jesus" via 2DOPEBOYZ in anticipation for their 5th album titled Ragtime Hightimes. On May 18, 2015, Camp Lo released their album Ragtime Hightimes.

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

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.

Discography

Albums

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|align="left"|Uptown Saturday Night

Released: January 28, 1997
Billboard 200 chart position: No. 27
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: No. 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: No. 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)
1997: Everything You Want (Roc-A-Blok Remix) - {Ray J} 12"
1997: "Poppin' That Fly... (DJ Clark Kent Remix)" - {Oran "Juice" Jones, Stu Large} Nothin' 2 Lose (Soundtrack)
1997: "こんなにも落ちこんでしまうなんて" - {Yukie} Love After Love
1997: "Disco T-E-C" - {DJ Honda} HII
1997: "Yes Yes Y'all" - {Will Smith} Big Willie Style
1998: "Freestyle" - {Kid Capri} Soundtrack to the Streets
1999: "Flossy Gramma" - {Brixx} Everything Happens for a Reason
2000: "So Good" - {De La Soul} Architects of Culture
2003: "Limelighters" - {Aesop Rock} Bazooka Tooth
2007: "The Milky Lowa" - {9th Wonder} The Dream Merchant Vol. 2
2007: "Gutterfly" - {Lifesavaz} Gutterfly
2008: "Snob Hop" - {Kidz in the Hall} The In Crowd
2010: "Back Uptown" - {Ski Beatz} 24 Hour Karate School
2012: "Plush Up (Akinobu Remix)" - {Akinobu} Perfect World
2014: "Love" - {Ed O.G.} After All These Years
2016: "Because I'm Me" - {The Avalanches} Wildflower
2017: "True Lies" - {M-Dot, Tribeca} Ego and the Enemy
2017: "Warrior /Sankofa" - {Ill Camille} Heirloom
2018: "The Poetic Purge" - {The Architect Presents} Masterpiece Theater
2024: "Cheeba" - {Da Beatminerz, Stahhr} Stifled Creativity
2025: "Weed, sex and Cars" - {Diamond D} The Diam Piece 3

Chart singles

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!rowspan="2"|Year

!rowspan="2"|Single

!colspan="4"|Peak chart positions

! 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;"|1995

|align="left"|"Coolie High"

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| 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

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References

External links

OfficialCampLo.com Official website
CampLo on Facebook
Camp Lo on Myspace