N.O.R.E.

Victor James Santiago Jr., better known by his stage names N.O.R.E. and Noreaga, is an American rapper and podcaster. Santiago first rose to prominence as one half of the East Coast hip-hop duo Capone-N-Noreaga, which he formed in 1995 with fellow Queens-based rapper Capone. The duo released five studio albums, briefly disbanding after their second to pursue solo careers. Santiago signed with Penalty Recordings as a solo artist to release his self-titled debut studio album in 1998. The album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and spawned the Billboard Hot 100-top 40 single "Superthug". He followed up with his second album, Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler before signing with Def Jam Recordings to release his third album, God's Favorite. Matching his debut in chart position, it spawned his highest charting-single "Nothin'", which peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100. He signed with Jay-Z's Roc-La-Familia to release his fourth album N.O.R.E. y la Familia...Ya Tú Sabe, which saw his departure from hip hop in favor of reggaeton. It spawned the single "Oye Mi Canto", which peaked at number 12 on the chart.

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