Krazy (rapper)
| Krazy | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Michael Wilson |
| Also known as | Crazy, Krazy 504 Boy |
| Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1995—present |
| Labels | Breather, No Limit Forever |
| Associated acts | Murder Inc., 504 Boyz, Master P, C-Murder, Silkk the Shocker, Soulja Slim, Snoop Dogg, Mr. Marcelo, Ghetto Commission, Lil' Keke |
Krazy, born Michael Wilson, is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He started in the group called Murder Inc. Krazy later signed to No Limit Records and joined the 504 Boyz. Krazy is currently signed with No Limit Forever Records.
Music career
Music beginnings
In the beginning of his music career Krazy started in the group called Murder Inc. which included himself, Legend Man, MC L a.k.a. L or L the Black Robin Hood and a female rapper called Alamo. On September 25, 1995, they released their debut album entitled Playin' for Keeps via Hard Head Records. In 1997 they released their second album entitled Let's Die 2-Gether via Hard Head Records.
1998–99: I Shed Tears For The World and Please Don't Kill Me
On July 21, 1998, Krazy released his debut album I Shed Tears For The World via Ruff Era Records. On August 10, 1999 Krazy released his second album entitled Please Don't Kill Me via his label Breather Entertainment and Ruff Era Records.
2000–04: 504 Boyz, No Limit, Breather Life and Us Killing Us
In 2000 Krazy signed to No Limit Records as a solo artist and joined Master P's new group at the time, the 504 Boyz. on August 7, 2001, Krazy released his third album entitled Breather Life; released by No Limit's subsidiary record label Soulja Army Records, the album reached No. 91 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and No. 31 on the Top Independent Albums charts.[1] On July 6, 2004, Krazy released his fourth album, Us Killing Us, via his record label Breather Life Records.
2012-present: No Limit Forever & TBA
On March 18, 2012 Krazy would reveal that he was currently signed to No Limit Forever after reconnecting with Master P.[2]
Artistry
Musical style
Due to his similar deep toned enunciation Krazy's musical style have been compared to that of hip hop icon Tupac Shakur, who Krazy said during a interview he was heavily influenced by & was also his idol.
Controversy
Bootleggers released copies of his solo albums & said that they were 2Pac unreleased albums/mixtapes.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | ||
| I Shed Tears For The World (as Crazy) |
— | — | |
| Please Don't Kill Me (as Crazy) |
|
— | — |
| Breather Life |
|
— | 91 |
| Black America |
|
TBR | |
Independent albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US R&B | ||
| Us Killin' Us (as Crazy) |
— |
Collaboration albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US |
US R&B | ||
| Playin' for Keeps (with Murder Inc.) |
— | — | |
| Let's Die 2-Gether (with Murder Inc.) |
|
— | — |
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B |
US Rap | |||
| "Chopper" | 1998 | — | — | — | I Shed Tears For The World |
| "Ballin' Tonight" | — | — | — | ||
| "You Thugs" | 1999 | — | — | — | Please Don't Kill Me |
| "Ride With Me" | — | — | — | ||
| "Thugged Out" (featuring Soulja Slim) |
2001 | — | — | — | Breather Life |
| "Hennessy & Trees" | 2004 | — | — | — | Us Killin' Us |
| "Shorty" | — | — | — | ||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B |
US Rap | |||
| "Get Cha Mind Right" (Soulja Slim featuring Krazy & X-Conn) |
2001 | — | — | — | The Streets Made Me |
| "Rock It" (Master P featuring Weebie & Krazy) |
2002 | — | 72 | — | Game Face |
Filmography
- Films
| 2004 | Still Bout It | Unknown | Support role |
References
- ↑ "Krazy Album & Song Chart History". Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2010.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=la01t4D9UhM
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