There are three significant notes to take away from the album 534, which was named after the building number where Memphis and Jay-Z grew up in the Marcy Projects. In between the release of The Understanding and M.A.D.E., he took a three year hiatus, in which time he took care of his older brother, who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. He has released 3 more albums since his debut, The Understanding, M.A.D.E., and 534 (all of which went Gold). The name "Memphis", which the rapper explained to pay homage to pimps, was an acronym for "Making Easy Money, Pimping Hoes In Style". The album was the weeks Hot Shot Debut on the Billboard 200, peaking at #7 with 118,000 units sold in its first week. After the huge success of Hard Knock Life and the exposure of the Roc-A-Fella camp, (a Memphis Bleek track off the aforementioned Jay-Z album, "It's Alright", actually charted on Billboard), the label released Memphis Bleek's debut album, Coming of Age. Bleeks first official appearance was "Coming of Age" from Reasonable Doubt. Carter, The Dynasty: Roc La Familia, and The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse. He appeared on the Jay-Z albums: Reasonable Doubt, Vol. “Reina De La Noche” by Ricardo Montaner From the album Un toque de misterio (1990) Sampled in “I Get High” Produced by T.T.Memphis Bleek was one of the first artists signed to Roc-A-Fella Records, as protégé to longtime friend, Jay-Z. Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek From the album All Money Is Legal (2000) Sampled in “Intro-U Know Bleek” Produced by Just Blaze
“Madhouse” by Silver Convention From the album World Is A Madhouse (1976) Sampled in “Intro - U Know Bleek” Produced by Just Blaze " Is That Your Chick (The Lost Verses)" (featuring Jay-Z, Twista and Missy Elliott) " My Mind Right (Remix)" (featuring Jay-Z, H Money Bags and Beanie Sigel) "Change Up" (featuring Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel) As of October 2002, the album has been certified gold by the RIAA for shipment of over 500,000 units. The Understanding is the second studio album by rapper Memphis Bleek, released by Get Low Records, Roc-A-Fella Records, and Def Jam Recordings on December 5, 2000.
" My Mind Right" Released: March 5, 2000.
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