- Band Members: Pleasure P
- Genre: R & B
- Influenced by: Jodeci, TLC, Bell Biv DeVoe, Jagged Edge, Ying Yang Twins, Usher, Bobby Brown, Ginuwine
- Similar Artists: Laze & Royal, Marques Houston, Bow Wow, Cassidy, Young Rome, One Chance
Outrageously raunchy Miami-based quartet Pretty Ricky -- Spectacular, Diamond, Slick, and Pleasure -- make a bouncing hybrid of rap and R&B coated in at least 30 layers of sleaze. They debuted in 2005 with Bluestars, released by Atlantic. Lead single "Grind with Me" was a significant hit with urban radio stations; the album went on to sell over 800,000 copies. Late Night Special followed in early 2007. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide
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