In 1997, "Get It How U Live", was released and became Wayne's first album with Hot Boys. "Tha Block is Hot", his debut as a solo artist, was released 2 years later in 1999. The album debuted in the top ten on the Billboard 200 chart and Lil Wayne was nominated for "Best New Artist" from magazine the same year. Following this success, Wayne soon featured on other rappers' singles, including "Bling Bling" by B.G. and "#1 Stunna" by the Big Tymers in 2000.