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Released | May 17, 2005 | |||
Recorded | 2004–2005 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 48:51 | |||
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534 is the fourth studio album by rapper Memphis Bleek. It was released by Get Low Records, Roc-A-Fella Records, and Def Jam Recordings on May 17, 2005. The album was executive produced Bleek's mentor and childhood friend Jay-Z, who also recorded the song "Dear Summer" for the album. Other guests include Young Gunz, M.O.P., and Rihanna, whose appearance on the song "The One" was the major label debut.
534 debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 60,000 copies in the first week. The album received mixed reviews from music critics, with most of them praising the production on the album, while criticizing Memphis Bleek's lyrics and performance.