Pleasure P
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Marcus Ramone Cooper better known by his stage name Pleasure P is an American
contemporary R&B
singer-songwriter, who experienced success as a member of the group Pretty Ricky
before embarking on a solo career in 2007.
In 2008 he released his solo debut single, "Did You Wrong
," which quickly charted on the Billboard Hot 100
, and though it only reached the top 90 on the US charts, it was successful for an unprecedented debut, and charted high on the R&B Chart and Airplay Chart. His solo debut album, The Introduction of Marcus Cooper, was released on June 9, 2009. The album was originally to be released in January, but was finally released after several delays. Pleasure P's career received a boost by being featured in the second single from Flo Rida
's album R.O.O.T.S.
, gaining publicity from his presence on its guest list. Pleasure P also released a 2008 EP entitled "Boyfriend #2
", including "Did You Wrong
" and a promo single "Boyfriend #2", released digitally and as an LP disc. Videos for "Did You Wrong
" and "Boyfriend #2
" were released digitally and on MySpace. Later on in 2009 he also released the song "Under" from the album.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
singer-songwriter, who experienced success as a member of the group Pretty Ricky
Pretty Ricky
Pretty Ricky is an American R&B/hip hop group originally made up of Diamond "Baby Blue" Smith, Spectacular Smith, Corey "Slick 'em" Mathis, and Marcus "Pleasure P" Cooper. In 2007, Pleasure P left the group to pursue a solo career...
before embarking on a solo career in 2007.
In 2008 he released his solo debut single, "Did You Wrong
Did You Wrong
"Did You Wrong" is a song by American R&B singer Pleasure P. It is his debut single off his first studio album The Introduction of Marcus Cooper. It is his first solo release after his departure from Pretty Ricky. The song was produced by R...
," which quickly charted on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, and though it only reached the top 90 on the US charts, it was successful for an unprecedented debut, and charted high on the R&B Chart and Airplay Chart. His solo debut album, The Introduction of Marcus Cooper, was released on June 9, 2009. The album was originally to be released in January, but was finally released after several delays. Pleasure P's career received a boost by being featured in the second single from Flo Rida
Flo Rida
Tramar Dillard , better known by his stage name Flo Rida , is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He released his debut album, Mail on Sunday, in March 2008. His debut single "Low", featuring T-Pain, was a #1 hit for ten weeks in United States in early 2008. Two other singles resulted from...
's album R.O.O.T.S.
R.O.O.T.S.
R.O.O.T.S. is the second studio album by American rapper, Flo Rida. The album was released on March 31, 2009.-Background:...
, gaining publicity from his presence on its guest list. Pleasure P also released a 2008 EP entitled "Boyfriend #2
Boyfriend No. 2
"Boyfriend #2" is a song by American R&B singer Pleasure P. It was released as the second single off his first studio album The Introduction of Marcus Cooper, and his second solo release after his departure from Pretty Ricky. The song was written and produced by Rico Love and EHood & E2 and was...
", including "Did You Wrong
Did You Wrong
"Did You Wrong" is a song by American R&B singer Pleasure P. It is his debut single off his first studio album The Introduction of Marcus Cooper. It is his first solo release after his departure from Pretty Ricky. The song was produced by R...
" and a promo single "Boyfriend #2", released digitally and as an LP disc. Videos for "Did You Wrong
Did You Wrong
"Did You Wrong" is a song by American R&B singer Pleasure P. It is his debut single off his first studio album The Introduction of Marcus Cooper. It is his first solo release after his departure from Pretty Ricky. The song was produced by R...
" and "Boyfriend #2
Boyfriend No. 2
"Boyfriend #2" is a song by American R&B singer Pleasure P. It was released as the second single off his first studio album The Introduction of Marcus Cooper, and his second solo release after his departure from Pretty Ricky. The song was written and produced by Rico Love and EHood & E2 and was...
" were released digitally and on MySpace. Later on in 2009 he also released the song "Under" from the album.
Albums
| Year | Album details | Peak charts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
US R&B | ||
| 2009 | The Introduction of Marcus Cooper
|
10 | 2 |
| 2012 | Pleasure Principles
Atlantic Records Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz... |
To be released | |
Singles
| Year | Singles | Chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
US R&B 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,... |
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| 2008 | "Did You Wrong Did You Wrong "Did You Wrong" is a song by American R&B singer Pleasure P. It is his debut single off his first studio album The Introduction of Marcus Cooper. It is his first solo release after his departure from Pretty Ricky. The song was produced by R... " |
90 | 20 | The Introduction of Marcus Cooper |
| 2009 | "Boyfriend #2 Boyfriend No. 2 "Boyfriend #2" is a song by American R&B singer Pleasure P. It was released as the second single off his first studio album The Introduction of Marcus Cooper, and his second solo release after his departure from Pretty Ricky. The song was written and produced by Rico Love and EHood & E2 and was... " |
42 | 2 | |
| "Under Under "Under" is a song by American R&B singer-songwriter Pleasure P. It was released as the third single off his first studio album The Introduction of Marcus Cooper. The song was co-written and produced by Tank and was released in May 2009... " |
78 | 5 | ||
| 2011 | "Breaker Breaker" (featuring Sean Garrett Sean Garrett Garrett Hamler, better known by his stage name Sean Garrett is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer. He has produced fifteen number one singles in only seven years of producing music. That number puts him in fifth place on the Billboard list of producers with the most number... ) |
TBA | TBA | Pleasure Principles |
As featured artist
| Year | Single | Chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
US R&B 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,... |
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| 2009 | "Hunt 4 U" (Teairra Marí Teairra Marí Teairra Maria Thomas , better known by her stage name Teairra Marí, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, model, and dancer. At the age of 16, she was signed to Def Jam and released her first album, Teairra Marí. After disappointing sales, she was let go from her recording contract in the... feat. Pleasure P) |
- | 123 | At That Point |
| "Shone Shone "Shone" is the first promo single from Flo Rida's second studio album, R.O.O.T.S.. It features Pleasure P and is produced by Jim Jonsin and Dre & Vidal... " (Flo Rida Flo Rida Tramar Dillard , better known by his stage name Flo Rida , is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He released his debut album, Mail on Sunday, in March 2008. His debut single "Low", featuring T-Pain, was a #1 hit for ten weeks in United States in early 2008. Two other singles resulted from... feat. Pleasure P) |
57 | 81 | R.O.O.T.S. R.O.O.T.S. R.O.O.T.S. is the second studio album by American rapper, Flo Rida. The album was released on March 31, 2009.-Background:... |
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| "Aloha Aloha (Fat Joe song) "Aloha" is the second single to Fat Joe's album Jealous Ones Still Envy 2 . It features Pleasure P and Rico Love.-Track listing:#. Aloha #. Aloha #. Aloha -Music video:... " (Fat Joe Fat Joe Joseph Antonio Cartagena , better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper, CEO of Terror Squad Entertainment, and member of musical groups D.I.T.C. and Terror Squad.... feat. Pleasure P & Rico Love Rico Love Richard Preston Butler, Jr. , better known by his stage name Rico Love, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Love wrote and produced hit records such as Usher’s "There Goes My Baby" and "Hey Daddy ”, Nelly's "Just a Dream" and "Gone", Beyoncé Knowles' "Sweet Dreams"... ) |
- | 86 | J.O.S.E. 2 Jealous Ones Still Envy 2 (J.O.S.E. 2) Jealous Ones Still Envy 2 is the ninth solo studio album by American rapper Fat Joe, and is a sequel to his platinum album J.O.S.E.. It is also the third album in his Jealous One's Envy series. After several delays, the album was released on October 6, 2009... |
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| "Hands On You" (Juvenile Juvenile (rapper) Terius Gray, better known by his stage name Juvenile, is an American rapper, He is also a former member of hip-hop group the Hot Boys . At the age of 19, he began recording raps, releasing his debut album Being Myself in 1995... feat. Pleasure P) |
- | - | Cocky & Confident Cocky & Confident - Chart positions :... |
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Awards and nominations
- Grammy AwardGrammy AwardA Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
s- 2010, Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: "Under" (nominated)
- 2010, Best R&B Song: "Under" (nominated)
- 2010, Best Contemporary R&B Album (nominated)