Doggy's Angels
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Doggy's Angels was a rap trio formed by Snoop Dogg
on the "Doggy Style
" subsidiary of TVT Records
. Members are Big Chan (Chan Gaines), Coniyac (Kim Proby) and Kola Loc (Kola Marion).
The group released one album and single in 2000. The album, Pleezbaleevit!
charted at #7 on Billboard's
Top independent albums chart, #8 on the Heatseekers chart and #35 on the Top R&B/Hip-hop albums
chart. The single "Baby if You're Ready" ascended to #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-hop songs
.
, who claimed infringement against the Charlie's Angels
franchise. The band was renamed "Tha Angels", but in spite of the success of their initial release produced no other albums before disbanding in 2002. In 2005, Chan Gaines sued the label for $100 million in royalties for her performances in the band; the suit was settled on March 24, 2006.
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
on the "Doggy Style
Doggystyle Records
Doggy Style Records is a record label founded by Snoop Dogg in 1995.-History:...
" subsidiary of TVT Records
TVT Records
TVT Records was an independent US record label founded by Steve Gottlieb. Over the course of its 25 year history the label released some 25 Gold, Platinum and Multi-platinum releases. Its roster included Nine Inch Nails, Ja Rule, Lil Jon, Underworld, The KLF, Sevendust, Brian Jonestown Massacre and...
. Members are Big Chan (Chan Gaines), Coniyac (Kim Proby) and Kola Loc (Kola Marion).
The group released one album and single in 2000. The album, Pleezbaleevit!
Pleezbaleevit!
Pleezbaleevit!, frequently misspelled Pleezbalevit, is the only album by Doggy's Angels, released in 2000 on TVT Records. The album reached #7 on Billboard's "Top Independent Albums" chart, #8 on the "Heatseekers" chart and #35 on the ""Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart.The single "Baby if You're...
charted at #7 on Billboard's
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Top independent albums chart, #8 on the Heatseekers chart and #35 on the Top R&B/Hip-hop albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
chart. The single "Baby if You're Ready" ascended to #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-hop songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
.
Legal problems
The release of their debut album inspired a lawsuit by Columbia PicturesColumbia Pictures
Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. is an American film production and distribution company. Columbia Pictures now forms part of the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, a subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate Sony. It is one of the leading film companies...
, who claimed infringement against the Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels is a television series about three women who work for a private investigation agency, and is one of the first shows to showcase women in roles traditionally reserved for men...
franchise. The band was renamed "Tha Angels", but in spite of the success of their initial release produced no other albums before disbanding in 2002. In 2005, Chan Gaines sued the label for $100 million in royalties for her performances in the band; the suit was settled on March 24, 2006.
Albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot R&B/Hip-hop albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
Heatseekers Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
Top independent albums | ||
| 2000 | Pleezbaleevit! Pleezbaleevit! Pleezbaleevit!, frequently misspelled Pleezbalevit, is the only album by Doggy's Angels, released in 2000 on TVT Records. The album reached #7 on Billboard's "Top Independent Albums" chart, #8 on the "Heatseekers" chart and #35 on the ""Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart.The single "Baby if You're... |
#35 | #8 | #7 |
Singles
| Year | Song | Chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot R&B/Hip-hop singles Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
Hot rap singles | |||
| 2000 | "Baby if You're Ready" | #28 | #1 | Pleezbaleevit! Pleezbaleevit! Pleezbaleevit!, frequently misspelled Pleezbalevit, is the only album by Doggy's Angels, released in 2000 on TVT Records. The album reached #7 on Billboard's "Top Independent Albums" chart, #8 on the "Heatseekers" chart and #35 on the ""Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart.The single "Baby if You're... |
| 2001 | "Pleezbaleevit!" | - | - | |