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Ideal
OriginHouston, Texas, United States
GenresR&B
Years active1995–2004
LabelsVirgin/EMI Records (1998–2001)
Neutral Ground/Universal (2004)
MembersMaverick
Swab
PZ
J-Dante

Ideal is an American R&B quartet from Houston, Texas, United States. The group Ideal debuted in 1999 and is composed of brothers Maverick Cotton and Swab, their cousin PZ and high school friend J-Dante. The group is best known for its hit songs "Get Gone" and "Whatever."

Career

Ideal's eponymous debut album was released by Virgin Records on August 24, 1999. The album sold 615,000 units in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan,[1] and was certified Gold by the RIAA.[2] Allmusic's Heather Phares called Ideal's initial effort a "heartfelt first album" which showcased the "group's smooth, sensuous vocal styling and romantic songwriting.[3]

Discography and chart performance

Albums

Year Statistics
1999 Ideal

Singles

References

  1. ^ Mitchell, Gail. "'Ideal' Time To Get Back In The Studio." Billboard. February 21, 2004: 25. Print.
  2. ^ RIAA Gold and Platinum Searchable Database
  3. ^ allmusic.com - Ideal - Review
  4. ^ allmusic.com - Ideal - Charts & Awards - Billboard Albums
Year Single Chart positions Album
US US R&B
1996 "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)" (featuring Lil' Bud & Tizone) 94 Original Gangstas
1999 "Get Gone" 13 2 Ideal
"Creep Inn" 60
2000 "Whatever" (featuring Lil' Mo) 47 11
2011 "Don't Do Me Like That" (featuring Juvenile) 48 12 Non-album single
2012 "It's On Me" 49 13 Exit Wounds soundtrack