Terror Squad (group)
| Company type | Hip hop collective |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founder | Fat Joe, Charlie Rock LD |
| Headquarters | Bronx, New York City , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Hip hop music, albums, singles |
Terror Squad was a hip hop group from the United States, formed in 1998 and originating in the Bronx, New York City. The collective first appeared on tracks featured in albums by member Fat Joe, specifically Jealous One's Envy and Don Cartagena. Their inaugural album, Terror Squad: The Album (1999), included the popular track "Whatcha Gon' Do," prominently showcasing Big Pun, who passed away in 2000. After his death, members Cuban Link and Triple Seis departed, with Remy Ma and Tony Sunshine joining the lineup. In 2004, they achieved a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with their single "Lean Back".
History
Terror Squad was founded by Joseph Cartagena, known as Fat Joe, along with Felix Delgado, also called Charlie Rock LD. Their earliest contributions appeared on Fat Joe's Jealous One's Envy, Big Pun's Capital Punishment, and Joe's own Don Cartagena. The original roster for Terror Squad: The Album included Fat Joe, Big Pun (Christopher Rios), Cuban Link (Felix Delgado), Prospect (Richard Perez), Armageddon (John Eaddy), and Triple Seis (Sammy Garcia).
Following the passing of Big Pun in 2000, the group went on a period of inactivity as members gradually receded from the spotlight. During this time, Fat Joe focused on advancing his solo career. The collective reunited in 2004 to release True Story, which featured the club anthem "Lean Back", produced by Scott Storch. This track reached the top position on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 24 in the United Kingdom. A remix including artists Lil Jon, Mase, and Eminem was later included on Fat Joe's 2005 album All or Nothing. Although no additional major singles emerged from this album, both Fat Joe and Remy Ma released notable solo projects in 2006.
In 2007, Terror Squad signed a recording contract with Koch Records. The group introduced three new members while retaining key contributors such as DJ Khaled and producers Cool & Dre, alongside Tony Sunshine as part of the core ensemble.
Members
- Fat Joe (Joe Cartagena)
- Big Pun (Christopher Rios) (deceased)
- Tony Sunshine (Antonio Cruz)
- Cuban Link (Felix Delgado)
- Armageddon (John Eaddy)
- Prospect (Richard Perez)
- Triple Seis (Sammy Garcia)
- Remy Ma (Reminisce Mackie)
- DJ Khaled (Khaled Mohamed Khaled)
- Charlie Rock LD (Felix Delgado) (deceased)
- Cool & Dre (Marcello "Cool" Valenzano and Andre "Dre" Lyon)
Albums
| Title | Album information | Highest chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | ||
| Terror Squad: The Album |
|
22 | 4 |
| True Story |
|
7 | 1 |
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart rankings | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | US Rap | AUS | ||||
| "Whatcha Gon' Do?" (performed by Big Pun) |
1999 | — | — | — | — | Terror Squad: The Album | |
| "Tell Me What U Want" (performed by Fat Joe, Armageddon, Cuban Link and Tony Sunshine) |
1999 | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" (performed by Remy Ma and Fat Joe) |
2004 | — | 75 | — | — | True Story | |
| "Lean Back" (performed by Fat Joe and Remy Ma) |
2004 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 44 |
| |
| "Take Me Home" (performed by Fat Joe, Dre, Remy Ma and Armageddon) |
2004 | 62 | 22 | 19 | — | ||