U.S.D.A.

About U.S.D.A.

The United Streets Dopeboyz of America is a Southern rap hip hop trio from Atlanta, formed in 2006. Popularly known as USDA, the band was created by the young local star Young Jeezy, an Atlanta-based rapper, who officially brought the group mainstream.nnUSDA features Young Jeezy - a rapper and songwriter; and two other rap artists Slick Pulla and Blood Raw. On May 22, 2007, the band officially released their debut album 'Cold Summer.' It was released by Young Jeezy's own record label Corporate Thugz Entertainment and distributed through Def Jam Recordings. Produced by Drumma Boy, the lead single from the album 'White Girl' became a great success. Drumma Boy also produced two other tracks 'Go Getta' and 'Quickie;' 'Go Getta' is a remix featuring the artists Jadakiss, Bun B, and R.Kelly.nnThe second single 'Corporate Thuggin,' produced by Arnaz Smith, has also become very popular. 'Get It Up,' 'Pam' and 'I Keep Tellin' Myself' are other singles that are produced by Arnaz Smith. Other singles from the album include 'Focus,' 'Check,' 'Throw This Money,' 'Live My Life,' 'Ride Tonight,' 'What It Is' and 'Respect Da Shield.'nnIn the United States, the album 'Cold Summer' has sold 226,977 copies as of July 11, 2007. It peaked at number one on the charts of the 'U.S. Top Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums' and 'U.S. Top Billboard Rap Albums.' Young Jeezy and his United Streets Dopeboyz of American also reached No 4 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and No. 12 on the United World Chart.