City High is the debut and only album by R&B trio City High. It was released on May 22, 2001.
Background
The group began as Pardlo signing on as a solo artist. However, soon Pardlo's high school friend Toby, and the producers decided that it should be a two-man group featured in the album. Soon after the two-man group began to work on the album, The Product G&B became successful. In order to stand out, the producers decided to add a female member. They chose Ortiz, a schoolmate from Pardlo and Toby's high school. During production, all three members did writing on the songs. The trio focused on trying to make lyrics that told a story, Toby noting that he got some inspiration for writing songs that tell stories from country music. A large amount of the songs are based on real-life experiences the trio has experienced, such as "What Would You Do?".
"What Would You Do?" was featured on the soundtrack to the 1999 film Life. However, it was not formally released until 2001.
This helped with the sale of the album once it was released, and the album became a hit. The group disbanded in 2003, failing to release another album, despite their debut's success.
City High issued "What Would You Do?" from their 2001 self-titled album. Their follow-up single was "Caramel". A remix was released, featuring rapper Eve. The final single from the group's debut and only album was "City High Anthem".
Throughout high school, Ortiz dated future City High bandmate Robby Pardlo. After meeting and performing for Wyclef Jean, they were signed to his Booga Basement recording label. As Wooga Booga already had a duo, they asked Ryan Toby to join and became a trio, which completed the City High trio. After breaking up with Pardlo, Ortiz went into a relationship and later married former bandmate Toby in 2004. They later divorced in 2007.
In early 2002, City High shot several mini music video commercials for MTV, based on their own songs promoting the eleventh season of The Real World. The band also appeared in a series of mini commercials promoting 2002's The Real World: Chicago, before disbanding in 2003.
Music video by City High performing What Would You Do?. (C) 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
published: 17 Jun 2009
The Only One I Trust
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The Only One I Trust · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer: Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis
Producer: Robby Pardlo
Producer: Ryan Toby
Producer: Gerard Avant
Associated Performer, String Arranger: Sonny Kompanek
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer: Andy Grassi
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
Composer Lyricist: Jerrell Battle
Composer Lyricist: Gerard Avant
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published: 31 Jul 2018
City High Anthem
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City High Anthem · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer, Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer: Robby Pardlo
Producer, Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Claudette Ortiz
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
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published: 31 Jul 2018
City High - Caramel ft. Eve
Music video by City High performing Caramel. (C) 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
published: 16 Jun 2009
Didn't Ya
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Didn't Ya · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer: Gary "Mon" Noble
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer, Associated Performer, Recording Arranger, Producer: Salaam Remi
Associated Performer, Vocal Arranger, Producer: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Salaam Remi
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
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published: 31 Jul 2018
Best Friends
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Best Friends · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer: Robby Pardlo
Producer: Gerard Avant
Producer: Walter Gilmore
Producer, Associated Performer, Vocal Arranger: Ryan Toby
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer: Serge "Sergical" Tsai
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
Composer Lyricist: Gerard Avant
Composer Lyricist: Walter Gilmore
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published: 31 Jul 2018
Wyclef Jean - Two Wrongs (Official Video) ft. City High
Official HD Video for "Two Wrongs" by Wyclef Jean feat. City High
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Chorus:
They say two wrongs don't make a right
Don't make it right
So if I'm wrong, I ain't tryna fight
I'm tryna have some dinner wit some candlelight
Yeah, yea
Lay up in tha bed and make love all night
So papi I won't leave, maybe I'll just stay
But promise me that you'll do the same
Girl I'mma love you, like I never...
published: 25 Mar 2011
So Many Things
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So Many Things · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Composer Lyricist: Jerry Duplessis
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
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published: 31 Jul 2018
City High City High Anthem
published: 23 Apr 2023
Cats And Dogs
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Cats And Dogs · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer: Wyclef Jean
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer: Andy Grassi
Producer: Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis
Composer Lyricist: Wyclef Jean
Composer Lyricist: Jerry Duplessis
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
Composer Lyricist: Claudette Ortiz
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The Only One I Trust · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings I...
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The Only One I Trust · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer: Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis
Producer: Robby Pardlo
Producer: Ryan Toby
Producer: Gerard Avant
Associated Performer, String Arranger: Sonny Kompanek
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer: Andy Grassi
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
Composer Lyricist: Jerrell Battle
Composer Lyricist: Gerard Avant
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The Only One I Trust · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer: Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis
Producer: Robby Pardlo
Producer: Ryan Toby
Producer: Gerard Avant
Associated Performer, String Arranger: Sonny Kompanek
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer: Andy Grassi
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
Composer Lyricist: Jerrell Battle
Composer Lyricist: Gerard Avant
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City High Anthem · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
...
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City High Anthem · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer, Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer: Robby Pardlo
Producer, Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Claudette Ortiz
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
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City High Anthem · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer, Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer: Robby Pardlo
Producer, Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Claudette Ortiz
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
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Didn't Ya · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Releas...
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Didn't Ya · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer: Gary "Mon" Noble
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer, Associated Performer, Recording Arranger, Producer: Salaam Remi
Associated Performer, Vocal Arranger, Producer: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Salaam Remi
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
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Didn't Ya · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer: Gary "Mon" Noble
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer, Associated Performer, Recording Arranger, Producer: Salaam Remi
Associated Performer, Vocal Arranger, Producer: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Salaam Remi
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
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Best Friends · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Rel...
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Best Friends · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer: Robby Pardlo
Producer: Gerard Avant
Producer: Walter Gilmore
Producer, Associated Performer, Vocal Arranger: Ryan Toby
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer: Serge "Sergical" Tsai
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
Composer Lyricist: Gerard Avant
Composer Lyricist: Walter Gilmore
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Best Friends · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer: Robby Pardlo
Producer: Gerard Avant
Producer: Walter Gilmore
Producer, Associated Performer, Vocal Arranger: Ryan Toby
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer: Serge "Sergical" Tsai
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
Composer Lyricist: Gerard Avant
Composer Lyricist: Walter Gilmore
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Official HD Video for "Two Wrongs" by Wyclef Jean feat. City High
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Official HD Video for "Two Wrongs" by Wyclef Jean feat. City High
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Chorus:
They say two wrongs don't make a right
Don't make it right
So if I'm wrong, I ain't tryna fight
I'm tryna have some dinner wit some candlelight
Yeah, yea
Lay up in tha bed and make love all night
So papi I won't leave, maybe I'll just stay
But promise me that you'll do the same
Girl I'mma love you, like I never loved you
Touch me, like you never touched me
Yo, if you give me the chance girl, I'm gone show you
#WyclefJean #TwoWrongs #OfficialHDVideo #HD #Remastered
Official HD Video for "Two Wrongs" by Wyclef Jean feat. City High
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Chorus:
They say two wrongs don't make a right
Don't make it right
So if I'm wrong, I ain't tryna fight
I'm tryna have some dinner wit some candlelight
Yeah, yea
Lay up in tha bed and make love all night
So papi I won't leave, maybe I'll just stay
But promise me that you'll do the same
Girl I'mma love you, like I never loved you
Touch me, like you never touched me
Yo, if you give me the chance girl, I'm gone show you
#WyclefJean #TwoWrongs #OfficialHDVideo #HD #Remastered
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So Many Things · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
R...
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So Many Things · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Composer Lyricist: Jerry Duplessis
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
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So Many Things · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Composer Lyricist: Jerry Duplessis
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
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Cats And Dogs · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Re...
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Cats And Dogs · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer: Wyclef Jean
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer: Andy Grassi
Producer: Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis
Composer Lyricist: Wyclef Jean
Composer Lyricist: Jerry Duplessis
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
Composer Lyricist: Claudette Ortiz
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Cats And Dogs · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer: Wyclef Jean
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer: Andy Grassi
Producer: Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis
Composer Lyricist: Wyclef Jean
Composer Lyricist: Jerry Duplessis
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
Composer Lyricist: Claudette Ortiz
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The Only One I Trust · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer: Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis
Producer: Robby Pardlo
Producer: Ryan Toby
Producer: Gerard Avant
Associated Performer, String Arranger: Sonny Kompanek
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer: Andy Grassi
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
Composer Lyricist: Jerrell Battle
Composer Lyricist: Gerard Avant
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City High Anthem · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer, Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer: Robby Pardlo
Producer, Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Claudette Ortiz
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
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Didn't Ya · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer: Gary "Mon" Noble
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer, Associated Performer, Recording Arranger, Producer: Salaam Remi
Associated Performer, Vocal Arranger, Producer: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Salaam Remi
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
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Best Friends · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer: Robby Pardlo
Producer: Gerard Avant
Producer: Walter Gilmore
Producer, Associated Performer, Vocal Arranger: Ryan Toby
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer: Serge "Sergical" Tsai
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
Composer Lyricist: Gerard Avant
Composer Lyricist: Walter Gilmore
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Official HD Video for "Two Wrongs" by Wyclef Jean feat. City High
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Chorus:
They say two wrongs don't make a right
Don't make it right
So if I'm wrong, I ain't tryna fight
I'm tryna have some dinner wit some candlelight
Yeah, yea
Lay up in tha bed and make love all night
So papi I won't leave, maybe I'll just stay
But promise me that you'll do the same
Girl I'mma love you, like I never loved you
Touch me, like you never touched me
Yo, if you give me the chance girl, I'm gone show you
#WyclefJean #TwoWrongs #OfficialHDVideo #HD #Remastered
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So Many Things · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Composer Lyricist: Jerry Duplessis
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
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Cats And Dogs · City High
City High
℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer: Wyclef Jean
Studio Personnel, Engineer, Mixer: Andy Grassi
Producer: Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis
Composer Lyricist: Wyclef Jean
Composer Lyricist: Jerry Duplessis
Composer Lyricist: Ryan Toby
Composer Lyricist: Robby Pardlo
Composer Lyricist: Claudette Ortiz
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City High is the debut and only album by R&B trio City High. It was released on May 22, 2001.
Background
The group began as Pardlo signing on as a solo artist. However, soon Pardlo's high school friend Toby, and the producers decided that it should be a two-man group featured in the album. Soon after the two-man group began to work on the album, The Product G&B became successful. In order to stand out, the producers decided to add a female member. They chose Ortiz, a schoolmate from Pardlo and Toby's high school. During production, all three members did writing on the songs. The trio focused on trying to make lyrics that told a story, Toby noting that he got some inspiration for writing songs that tell stories from country music. A large amount of the songs are based on real-life experiences the trio has experienced, such as "What Would You Do?".
"What Would You Do?" was featured on the soundtrack to the 1999 film Life. However, it was not formally released until 2001.
This helped with the sale of the album once it was released, and the album became a hit. The group disbanded in 2003, failing to release another album, despite their debut's success.