Mr. Collipark

Mr. Collipark
Birth name Michael Crooms
Born College Park, Georgia
Genres Hip hop, crunk
Occupation(s) Record Producer
Years active 1977–present
Associated acts Ying Yang Twins, Bubba Sparxxx, Soulja Boy, Hurricane Chris
Website Collipark Music

Michael Crooms, better known by his stage name Mr. Collipark and also known as DJ Smurf, is a hip hop producer and the president of his own Atlanta-based record label, Collipark Music, which was started in 1999.[1]

The name Collipark was derived from the city College Park, Georgia. Crooms is credited as playing a major role in the career of the Ying Yang Twins,[2] Soulja Boy, Taurus, Hurricane Chris, V.I.C., and Vistoso Bosses.

In 2007, Mr. Collipark won BMI's "Songwriter of the Year" award.[3] He was also nominated for a 2008 Grammy for his work with Soulja Boy.[4]

In 2011, Mr. Collipark debuted his mixtape Can I Have the Club Back Please, which features tracks from artists like Translee, Treal Lee & Prince Rick and the Ying Yang Twins.[5]

Other ventures

Collipark Music

Collipark Music
Founded 1999
Founder Michael "Mr. Collipark" Crooms (CEO)
Status Active
Genre Southern hip hop, Crunk, snap, pop
Country of origin United States
Location Atlanta, Georgia (2000-present)

Crooms founded his record label Collipark Music in 1999. Since founding the label he has signed various artists to the label such as Soulja Boy, Ying Yang Twins & Vistoso Bosses. As of 2013, there are rumors of Mr. Collipark signing a distribution deal with Epic Records for the label.

Current artists
Former artists
Producers

Albums released on label

Albums released on Collipark Music label.
Artist Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US US R&B US
Rap		 FRA NZ UK
Ying Yang Twins
  • Title: Thug Walkin'
  • Released: April 25, 2000 (U.S.)
  • Singles: "Whistle While You Twurk", "Ying Yang in This Thang"
 — 54 — — — —
Soulja Boy Tell 'Em 4 4 1 132 9 195
V.I.C. 73 12 7 — — —
Soulja Boy Tell 'Em 43 8 2 — — 134

The Package Store & Record producing

Mr. Collipark along with his production/writing team The Package Store has produced & written for a number of artists, such as Kilo Ali, Hurricane Chris, Mike Jones, Lil Jon, Jermaine Dupri, Soulja Boy, DJ Unk, E-40, Bubba Sparxxx , Nia Chongg, & among others.

Discography

Studio albums
Mixtapes

References

  1. ↑ Ivey, Nile (March 29, 2008), Spring Bling Reminds Mr.Collipark of Home, Black Entertainment Television.
  2. ↑ "Interview with Bryan Leach". HitQuarters. April 5, 2004. Retrieved January 28, 2011.
  3. ↑ "T.I., Ne-Yo, Mr. Collipark, Pharrell Williams Take Top BMI Urban Honors". BMI.com. September 7, 2007.
  4. ↑ "50th Annual Grammy Nominations Complete List Announced". December 6, 2007.
  5. ↑ "Tough Love! Mr. Collipark Talks Artistry vs. Business, Music Industry Change and More!". UrbLife.com. April 10, 2011.

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