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DEM

FRANCHISE

BOYZ

Dem Franchise Boyz is an Atlanta based rap group made up of four males: Parlae, Pimpin', Buddie & Jizzle Man. They were signed to E1 Music/Universal Records. They were also associated with So So Def Recordings and Capitol Records.

Dem Franchise Boys hit the scene hard in 2004 with the hit with their self titled debut album Dem Franchise Boyz. Dem Franchise Boyz only album single was their record White Tee which peaked at No. 79 on the Billboard Hot 100. Dem Franchise Boys released their second album On Top of Our Game in 2006. The album received a lot of commercial success, the first single I think they like me was a top 15 hit on the billboard hot 100. The second single lean wit it peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. I think they like me and Lean wit it both were certified Gold by the RIAA. Their third single Ridin' Rims failed to chart in the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. On Top of Our Game debuted at No. 1 on the Top Rap Albums Chart. Their third and last album Our World Our Way was released in 2008. It did not make Billboard 200 and none of the singles released made the Billboard Hot 100. Dem Franchise Boyz ended up being dropped from their label E1 Music.