Nonchalant facts for kids
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Nonchalant
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| Birth name | Tanya Pointer |
| Origin | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Years active | 1986–2001, 2012–present |
| Labels | MCA |
Tanya Pointer, known as Nonchalant, is an American rapper and songwriter from Washington, D.C.. She is famous for her hit song "5 O'Clock". She was signed to MCA Records.
About Nonchalant's Music Career
Nonchalant's most famous song is "5 O'Clock." This song was very popular in the United States. It reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song sold over 500,000 copies, earning a "gold" award from the RIAA. This means a lot of people bought and loved the song! In the UK, "5 O'Clock" reached number 44 in June 1996.
Her first album, Until the Day, was released on March 26, 1996. Even though music critics liked the album, it did not become as big a hit as her single. The album reached number 94 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
After her album, Nonchalant appeared on a song called "Keep on Pushin'." She sang with other rappers like MC Lyte and Yo-Yo. In 1998, she released another song, "Take It There." However, this song did not become popular. After this, she left MCA Records. Her last song appearance was on the Half Baked movie soundtrack. She largely stopped making hip hop music by 2001. However, she returned in 2013 as a DJ.
Nonchalant's Albums and Songs
Nonchalant has released several albums and singles. Here is a look at her main music releases.
Albums
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | |
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| US | US R&B | ||
| 1996 | Until the Day
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94 | 20 |
| 2021 | For All Non-Believers
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Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions | Album | ||
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| US Hot 100 | US R&B | US Rap | |||
| 1996 | "5 O'Clock" | 24 | 8 | 1 | Until the Day |
| "Until the Day" | – | 88 | 25 | ||
