their first album, doo-wops & hooligans, was the group's first official introduction to the public, and was released to commercial and critical success. the album was written and produced by the smeezingtons and netted the group's first three grammy nominations, including a nomination for album of the year. between 2010-2012, they completed their first world tour, the doo-wops & hooligans tour, which gave the group the opportunity for mass exposure in multiple countries across the world.