The group consisted of childhood friends Steve Russell, Allen McNeil, Rodney Benford, Reggie Warren, and John Herreld. After winning a talent show on television, Troop signed to Atlantic Records.
In 1988, the group released their self-titled debut album which peaked at #133 on the Billboard 200 chart and #19 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.
The group's first single "Mamacita" was a hit, peaking at #2 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 18 weeks. 
The last single, "I Will Always Love You" peaked at #31 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 14 weeks.
In 1991, Troop was featured on the single, "For the Love of Money\Living for the City" featuring Queen Latifah, which was featured on the "New Jack City" movie soundtrack which was a moderate R&B hit.
In 1992, Troop released their third album, "Deepa" which peaked at #78 on the Billboard 200 chart and #21 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.
The follow-up single, a cover version of the Deele's song, "Sweet November" peaked at #58 on the Billboard Hot 100, #25 on Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart, and became Troop's third number-one R&B hit, topping Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart for a week, staying on the chart for 20 weeks.
In 1994, the group released their fourth album, "A Little Sumpin, Sumpin" which peaked at #80 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart. 
The album didn't reach the same success as their previous ones and the only single to chart was "Do Me" which peaked at #78 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 7 weeks.
In 1998, Troop released their fifth album, "Mayday" which peaked at #99 on Billboard's Top R&B\Hip-Hop Albums chart.
In 1998, Troop released their fifth album, "Mayday" which peaked at #99 on Billboard's Top R&B\Hip-Hop Albums chart.
After that, the group took a break, working on various projects. In 2004, Troop reunited and began touring the United States.
They have headlined a number of shows and shared the stage with artists such as Boyz II Men, Brian McKnight, Keith Sweat, Silk, Mario, and Jon B.
In October of 2006, Troop contacted the internet radio station, The Mixx and have worked together to make the Mixx the radio home of Troop.
Steve Russell dubbed the singing voices for the 2006 movie, "Dreamgirls" and also written songs for Chris Brown, Jordin Sparks, and Jennifer Hudson.
In 2010, he released his debut solo album "So Random" from his own record label, Motel Music Media. The album is available on iTunes and Amazon.com.
Allen McNeil (now goes under the name, Mr. Al Mac) is the owner and founder of AMMG/AL MAC Media Group & AL MAC Enterprises. He has released two solo albums and is also currently auditioning for acting roles.
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George Lamond (born George Garcia on February 25, 1967 in Washington, DC) is a freestyle\dance musician from the early '90s. He sang backup vocals for other musicians (especially his cousin, freestyle musician Joey Kid) before scoring a record deal with Columbia Records.
