1500 or Nothin'

1500 or Nothin'
Also known as 1500, The 1500 Choir, 1500 or Nothin Orchestra, The Fifteen Hundreds
Origin Los Angeles, United States
Genres Hip hop, R&B
Years active 2006–present
Associated acts The Game, Master P., Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg
Website 1500ornothin.com
Members Alexandria Dopson
Brody Brown
Los
Uncle Chucc
Mars
Rance
Bam
James Fauntleroy
Jeret Black
Rebecca Muhammad

1500 or Nothin' is an American musical ensemble composed of record producers, songwriters, musicians and music videographers, formed in 2006, in Los Angeles, California.[1] With headquarters located in Inglewood, California, 1500 or Nothin' is composed of three internal divisions: 1500 Or Nothin’ Music, 1500 Or Nothin’ Video, and 1500 Or Nothin’ Ancillary.[1] In 2006, 1500 or Nothin' began to create "a variety of music genres including Hip-Hop Rap, Rhythm & Blues, Alternative Rock, Urban and New Adult Contemporary.[1] The collective 1500 or Nothin' has[2] lent their writing, production or instrument skills to records for Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Kanye West, T.I., Bruno Mars and B.o.B..[3]

In addition, the 1500 or Nothin' band or The Fifteen Hundreds as they are often referred too, are an 8-piece band that tours internationally and makes television appearances[2] regularly with artists including Snoop Dogg, Lupe Fiasco, The Game, and Faith Evans. 1500 Or Nothin' official members are Larrance "Rance" Dopson, Charles 'Uncle Chucc' Hamilton, Lamar 'Mars' Edwards, Brody Brown, James Fauntleroy, Kenneth "Bam" Alexander, Alexandria Dopson, Carlos 'Los' Mc Slain, Jeret Black and Rebecca Muhammad.

Band members

Touring

In anticipation of his sixth album Mastermind, Miami-based rapper Rick Ross teamed up with the 1500 or Nothin' band to give concertgoers a whole new experience for 'One Night Only on August 14, 2013 at Club Nokia at L.A. LIVE.[16] Live on tour or for television appearances,[2] you can regularly find the band on tour supporting some of your favorite artists–Nas, Lupe Fiasco, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, The Game, Xzibit, T.I., Faith Evans, and Fort Minor.[2] They are currently working with rapper Azealia Banks. They appeared at her April 2015 shows at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Ventures

As a growing label, 1500 or Nothin' has partnered with Peer Publishing Company to create their own publishing company, 1500 Or Nothin' Publishing. They have signed artists Janae, Constantine, Ally Brooke, and more.[17]

Awards and recognition

In 2012, 1500 or Nothin' had eight Grammy nominations[18] and by 2014 were nominated for 21in total.[9]

The 1500 or Nothin' band worked as co-music directors for The 2013 Soul Train Awards in Las Vegas, legendary keyboardist Greg Phillinganes in 2014.[2] They have also been nominated and received accolades from ASCAP, BET, BMI and the American Billboards.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "1500-or-Nothin". beatmakingvideos.com. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "2013 Soul Train Awards Spotlight: 1500 Or Nothin'". Soul Train. November 11, 2013. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  3. "Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa Hit The Studio With Production Team 1500 Or Nothin'". xxlmag.com. January 27, 2013.
  4. "Artist Profile". discogs.com/.
  5. "Kenneth "Bam" Alexander". Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  6. "Artist Details : Kenneth BAM Alexander". ProMark Drumsticks. 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  7. w2mg (September 7, 2011). "1500 or Nothin". welcome2media.com.
  8. 1 2 DX Staff. "Cori B f. Snoop Dogg "Daddy's Girl [Prod. 1500 or Nothin']". hiphopdx.com.
  9. 1 2 3 Muhammad, Latifah (January 29, 2013). "Hip-Hop Wired Presents: Beatmakers – Larrance Dopson of 1500 or Nothin'".
  10. "About". 1500orNothin. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  11. "Artist Page: Uncle Chucc". soundcloud.com.
  12. "Neva Have 2 Worry (feat. Uncle Chucc)". last.fm.
  13. 1 2 "Mars Bio". sxsw.com. April 2014.
  14. "Exclusive Interview With Snoop Doggs Drummer". exploretalent.com.
  15. "Terrace Martin – Christmas on Soul f. Snoop Dogg & J. Black". 2dopeboyz.com. December 17, 2013. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  16. "Rick Ross Teams with 1500 or Nothin’ Band for L.A. Show". Rap-Up.com. August 2013. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  17. "1500 or Nothin' Artist Details". peermusic. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
  18. "1500 Or Nothin at the Grammy's". Killerhiphop.com. February 26, 2013.

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