Harlem World (group)
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Harlem World was an American rap group founded by Mase
Mase
Mason Durell Betha , better known by stage name Mase who was previously known as Murda Ma$e, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and inspirational speaker...

 that was signed to Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin , known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.- Early life and career :...

's So So Def Recordings
So So Def Recordings
So So Def Recordings is a record label based in Atlanta, Georgia, and owned by producer Jermaine Dupri, specializing in Southern hip hop, R&B and bass music.-Beginnings:...

. The group consisted of seven members: Mase's sister Baby Stase, Blinky Blink, Cardan, Huddy, Suga J, Meeno and a then unknown Loon
Loon (rapper)
Amir Junaid Muhadith best known by his stage name Loon, is an African-American rapper that was formerly part of P. Diddy's Bad Boy Records, where he released his self-titled debut album, Loon. He has also made many guest appearances on songs of the R&B and hip hop genres. He is best known for his...

. They released their first and only album, The Movement
The Movement (Harlem World album)
The Movement is the only album released by Harlem World. It was released on March 9, 1999 through So So Def Recordings and featured production from Jermaine Dupri, the Trackmasters and a then unknown Kanye West. The album was a success, making it to 11 on the Billboard 200 and 5 on the Top...

on March 9, 1999, which would make it to #11 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
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 and be certified gold the following month. Despite the success of the album, the group disbanded later in the year with their last appearance being Mase's "From Scratch" on his second album, Double Up
Double Up (Mase album)
Double Up is the second studio album by Harlem rapper Mase, released in 1999 and distributed by Bad Boy Records. The album sold 107,000 copies in its first week, debuting at #11. Shortly after the release, Mase quit rap to become a Christian pastor....

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On October 13, 2010, member Huddy was killed in an early morning traffic accident on the George Washington Bridge
George Washington Bridge
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 in New York City
New York City
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Studio album

Year Title Chart positions Certifications
(sales thresholds
Music recording sales certification
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U.S.
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...

U.S. R&B
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...

1999 The Movement
The Movement (Harlem World album)
The Movement is the only album released by Harlem World. It was released on March 9, 1999 through So So Def Recordings and featured production from Jermaine Dupri, the Trackmasters and a then unknown Kanye West. The album was a success, making it to 11 on the Billboard 200 and 5 on the Top...

  • Released: March 9, 1999
  • Label: So So Def
    So So Def Recordings
    So So Def Recordings is a record label based in Atlanta, Georgia, and owned by producer Jermaine Dupri, specializing in Southern hip hop, R&B and bass music.-Beginnings:...

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  • US
    Recording Industry Association of America
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    : Gold

  • Singles

    Year Single Chart positions Album
    U.S. 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,...

    U.S. Rap
    Hot Rap Tracks
    Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single...

    1999 "I Really Like It
    I Really Like It
    "I Really Like It" was the lead single from rap group Harlem World's debut album, The Movement. It featured the groups mentor Mase and R&B singer, Kelly Price and was produced by Mase, Supa Sam and Just Blaze...

    " (featuring Mase
    Mase
    Mason Durell Betha , better known by stage name Mase who was previously known as Murda Ma$e, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and inspirational speaker...

     and Kelly Price
    Kelly Price
    Kelly Price is an American R&B and soul singer, formerly on the Def Soul label.-Life and music career:Kelly Cherelle Price was born in Queens, New York. She was first discovered by Mariah Carey in February 1992 and subsequently introduced to Sony Columbia's then CEO Tommy Mottola...

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    61 31 The Movement
    "Cali Chronic
    Cali Chronic
    "Cali Chronic", also known by its edited title "Cali", was the second and final single released by rap group, Harlem World. The single version of this song was different from the album version as the single version featured a verse from Snoop Dogg, but both were produced by D-Dot...

    " (featuring Snoop Dogg
    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...

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