One Nation Crew (also 1NC) was a

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vocal group assembled by

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for a full-length album and tour. The group had ten members of various musical backgrounds. They were first featured on the album '' The Nu Nation Project'' on some of the tracks. The next album they were on, '' Kirk Franklin Presents 1NC'' (

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, 2000), was produced by Franklin and Al West, and reached #58 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The group performed at the

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, at the

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, the

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, and ''

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'' in 2000-01. One Nation Crewat

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They also sung background on the album ''The Rebirth Kirk Franklin'' which was recorded the same year as they toured.

Members

*Markita Knight *Jana Bell *Candy West *Ashley Guilbert *Sheila Ingram *Brandon Kizer *Nate Larson *Frank Lawson *Shantael Johnson *Nate Young *

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*Farrell Mannings *Shanika Leeks

References

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