Main page: Category:Albums produced by 1500 or Nothin'
See also: Category:Albums produced by Mars (record producer)
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.29 Live on tour or for television appearances,30 the band had performed with artists such as Nas, Lupe Fiasco, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, The Game, Xzibit, T.I., Faith Evans, and Fort Minor.31 They have also worked with rapper Azealia Banks. They appeared at her April 2015 shows at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. They are currently working with rapper Eladio Carrion. They appeared at his shows in October 2024 at the Tiny Desk and February 2025 show at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival.
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, Ally Brooke, and more.32
1500 or Nothin' has also created the 1500 Sound Academy with member James Fauntleroy as one of the instructors. The facility offers courses relating to production, mixing, writing, musicianship, and management to aspiring music professionals.33
Larrance Dopson - keyboards, MD, percussion
Lamar "Mars" Edwards - keyboards
Brody Brown - bass guitar
Kenneth "Bam" Alexander - drums
James Faunterloy - guitar, vocals, percussion
DJ Young Guru - DJ, programming
Just Blaze - DJ, keyboards, programming
Carlos McSwain - drums (died 2018)
Jaret Black - backing vocals
Latoya Williams - backing vocals
Uncle Chucc - lead guitar, bass, vocals (died January 27, 2023)
In 2012, 1500 or Nothin' had eight Grammy nominations34 and by 2014 were nominated for 21in total.35
The 1500 or Nothin' band worked as co-music directors for The 2013 Soul Train Awards in Las Vegas, legendary keyboardist Greg Phillinganes in 2014.36 They have also been nominated and received accolades from ASCAP, BET, BMI and the American Billboards.
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"Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa Hit The Studio With Production Team 1500 Or Nothin'". xxlmag.com. January 27, 2013. https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/01/snoop-dogg-wiz-khalifa-hit-the-studio-with-production-team-1500-or-nothin-video/ ↩
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Mitchell, Gail (December 8, 2021). "1500 Sound Academy Raises the Volume on Educating Next Generation of Music Creators". Billboard. Retrieved March 24, 2022. https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/1500-sound-academy-next-generation-1235007013/ ↩
"Mars Bio". sxsw.com. April 2014. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_MS24216 ↩
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DX Staff (March 8, 2012). "Cori B f. Snoop Dogg "Daddy's Girl [Prod. 1500 or Nothin']". hiphopdx.com. http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/singles/id.19384/title.cori-b-f-snoop-dogg-daddys-girl-prod-1500-or-nothin ↩
"Artist Page: Uncle Chucc". soundcloud.com. https://soundcloud.com/gg-worldwide/sets/uncle-chucc-i-can-be-your/ ↩
"Neva Have 2 Worry (feat. Uncle Chucc)". last.fm. May 10, 2023. http://www.last.fm/music/Snoop+Dogg/_/Neva+Have+2+Worry+(feat.+Uncle+Chucc) ↩
"Exclusive Interview With Snoop Doggs Drummer". exploretalent.com. http://www.exploretalent.com/snoop-dogg-drummer.php ↩
"Terrace Martin – Christmas on Soul f. Snoop Dogg & J. Black". 2dopeboyz.com. December 17, 2013. Retrieved April 29, 2014. http://2dopeboyz.com/2013/12/17/terrace-martin-christmas-on-soul-f-snoop-dogg-j-black/ ↩
"Rick Ross Teams with 1500 or Nothin' Band for L.A. Show". Rap-Up.com. August 2013. Retrieved April 29, 2014. http://www.rap-up.com/2013/08/07/rick-ross-teams-with-1500-or-nothin-band-for-la-show/ ↩
"1500 or Nothin' Artist Details". 1500 Sound Academy. Retrieved January 14, 2015. http://www.peermusic.com/peermusic/index.cfm/artist-writer/artist-details/?artist_id=739 ↩
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