5.0

5.0
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 12, 2010 (2010-11-12)
Recorded2009–2010
Studio
  • Hit Factory Recording Studios, The Hit Factory Criteria, Parkland Playhouse, Circle House Recording Studios, Derrty Recording Studios, Playland Playhouse (Miami, Florida)
  • Chalice Studios, No Excuses Studios, Dr. Luke's (Los Angeles, California)
  • Silent Sounds Studios, The Surgery Room (Atlanta, Georgia)
Genre
Length46:06
Label
Producer
Nelly chronology
Brass Knuckles
(2008)
5.0
(2010)
M.O.
(2013)
Singles from 5.0
  1. "Just a Dream"
    Released: August 17, 2010
  2. "Move That Body"
    Released: October 12, 2010
  3. "Gone"
    Released: January 4, 2011 (Radio)

5.0 is the sixth studio album by American rapper Nelly. It was released through Universal Motown Records (Universal Music Group) and Derrty (Universal Music Group) on November 12, 2010.[1][2] The album features guest appearances from Kelly Rowland, Keri Hilson, DJ Khaled, Baby, Sophie Greene, Ali, Plies, Chris Brown, T.I., Yo Gotti, T-Pain, Akon, Talib Kweli, Avery Storm, Murphy Lee, Dirty Money and Sean Paul while production was handled by Infamous, Dr. Luke, Mr. Bangladesh, Jim Jonsin, Multiman, Polow da Don, Rico Love and The Runners, among others. 5.0 is predominately a hip hop and pop music album with subtle influences of R&B.

The album debuted at #10 on the US Billboard 200, selling over 65,000 copies in its 1st week in the United States. The album's 1st single "Just a Dream" which became the 1st song from 5.0 to garner UK and US airplay which impacted charts around the world. Released on August 16, 2010, it is Nelly's most successful single in 5 years (since "Grillz"), peaking at #3 in the United States.

  1. ^ "Nelly Revs Up for Fall Album Release" Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. Rap-Up.com. Retrieved August 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Rodriguez, Jayson (August 16, 2010). "Nelly Set To Drop 5.0 In November". mtv. Archived from the original on September 18, 2010. Retrieved September 19, 2010.