5.0 by Nelly
5.0 is the sixth studio album by American hip hop artist Nelly, released through Universal Motown Records (Universal Music Group) and his own label Derrty Entertainment (Universal Music Group) from November 12, 2010. The album features guest performances from Kelly Rowland, Keri Hilson, DJ Khaled, Baby, Sophie Greene, Ali, Plies, Chris Brown, T.I., Yo Gotti, T-Pain, Akon, The Notorious B.I.G., Talib Kweli, Avery Storm, Murphy Lee, Dirty Money and Sean Paul while production was handled by the likes of 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 number ten on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 63,000 copies in its first week in the United States. The album's first single is "Just a Dream". It is the first song from 5.0 to garner UK and US airplay and has impacted on charts around the world. Released from August 17, 2010, It is Nelly's most successful single in five years (since "Grillz"), peaking at number three in the United States.
Nelly smooths out his sticky, neck-snappin’ style here, the St. Lunatic evolving his sound to incorporate more soaring synths and stadium-ready choruses. The uplifting electronics and rallying hooks of “Just a Dream” are made for waving arms in the summer sun, while “She’s So Fly” features slick, sensual orchestration. On “Gone,” Nelly reunites with “Dilemma” costar Kelly Rowland for a hip-hop ballad sequel that recaptures the original’s fresh chemistry and heartfelt sentiment.
