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Victor Santiago (born on 6 September 1976 in Lefrak City Queens, New York City, New York, USA), better known as N.O.R.E. and formerly known as Noreaga, is an American rapper and member of the hip hop group C-N-N (formerly known as Capone-N-Noreaga). He was born in Queensbridge, New York City to an African American mother and Puerto Rican (Neyo and Eniola O.) father. He has more recently released reggaeton records in addition to his traditional hip-hop fare. In more recent news on his reggaeton movement, he has signed to Jay-Z sub-label, Roc-La-Familia.

In 1998 he released his solo debut, N.O.R.E., which featured the hits "Superthug" (the Neptunes' first major production single) and "Banned From T.V." (Swizz Beats produced), along with the title track "N.O.R.E.". The album featured a large number of guest artists. It has been certified Platinum. In 1999 he released Melvin Flynt: Da Hustla. It had another Neptunes-produced hit, "Oh No". While recording the album his father died; he has a dedication to him on the song "Sometimes". In 2000, after Capone was released from prison, C-N-N released The Reunion; featuring C-N-N classics "Bang Bang", "Y'all Don't Wanna", and "Phonetime". Although the album didn't certify, it became his 2nd biggest album selling 417,743 copies sold in the U.S.

In 2002 N.O.R.E released his third solo album, God's Favorite. The album had the hits "Nothin'" and "Grimey". Capone, Fat Joe, Cam'ron, Cassidy, and The Neptunes make guest vocals. In 2004, N.O.R.E. teamed up with R&B singers Nina Sky, Daddy Yankee, Gem Star, Big Mato and released the hit single "Oye Mi Canto" for the album N.O.R.E. Y La Familia... Ya Tu Sabe, the album will hit stores September 12, 2006. N.O.R.E. often credits himself with introducing reggaeton into mainstream American culture.

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