The Introduction of Marcus Cooper | ||||
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Studio album by Pleasure P | ||||
Released | June 9, 2009 | |||
Recorded | 2007–09 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 45:36 | |||
Label | Swagga, Atlantic | |||
Producer | Marcus "Pleasure P" Cooper (exec.), Craig Kallman (exec.), Bryant McKinnie (co-exec.), Adonis, Rico Love, B. Richardson, E, Earl Hood, Don Vito, Tank, D-Town, 1852 Productions, Jack Rabbit Slim, Rudy, Static Major, The Movement, Co-Stars | |||
Pleasure P chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Introduction of Marcus Cooper | ||||
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The Introduction of Marcus Cooper is the debut studio album by American recording artist and former Pretty Ricky vocalist Pleasure P; it was released on June 9, 2009, by Swagga Entertainment and Atlantic Records. The title refers to the singer's birth name.
The album peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard 200 and number 2 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, selling 19,000 copies in its first week. As of January 2011, the album has sold over 150,000 copies nationwide. The album was nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Album in the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, and the song "Under" was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song.