OhGeesy
OhGeesy | |
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| Birth name | Alejandro Lloyd Carranza[1] |
| Born | November 27, 1993[2] |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S[3] |
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| Years active | 2012–present[1] |
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| Member of | Shoreline Mafia[5] |
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Alejandro Lloyd Carranza (born November 27, 1993),[1] known professionally as OhGeesy, is an American rapper from Los Angeles. He is noted as a founding member of the hip hop group Shoreline Mafia.[6] In 2021, with the band's apparent disbandment, OhGeesy shifted towards a solo career with the release of his debut solo album Geezyworld which peaked at number 102 on the Billboard 200.[7]
Career
[edit]Shoreline Mafia
[edit]OhGeesy started rapping alongside members of Shoreline Mafia in 2012. He met member Fenix Flexin while doing graffiti in Los Angeles. In 2016, Shoreline Mafia became a fully-formed rap band.[6]
Solo career
[edit]In February 2021, OhGeesy appeared on American rapper Drakeo the Ruler's single "For Real" and its subsequent music video alongside American rapper Ketchy the Great.[8] In May 2021, he released his single "Get Fly" with American rapper DaBaby alongside a music video directed by Austin Simkins.[9] In July 2021, he released the music video for his track "Big Bad Wolf", a collaboration with American rapper YG.[10] In August 2021, he released his debut solo album Geezyworld with appearances from A Boogie wit da Hoodie, DaBaby, YG, Central Cee, BlueBucksClan, and Moe Faygoo.[11]
Personal life
[edit]OhGeesy became a father in March 2019.
In October 2021, during an interview with HipHopDX, OhGeesy spoke about his struggle with drug addiction and how it almost caused him to retire from music.[12]
Legal issues
[edit]In August 2019, OhGeesy was removed from Disneyland after making alleged gun threats.[13] In September 2022, he was arrested on charges of loaded gun and codeine possession.[14]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Studio album details | Peak chart positions |
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| Geezyworld |
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102 |
| Geezyworld 2 |
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| Trophies (with Berner) | — |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Ohgeesy Biography by Fred Thomas". Allmusic. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
- ^ "OHGEESY'S PITCH FOR 2019 XXL FRESHMAN". XXL. March 27, 2019.
- ^ "OhGeesy Drops Menacing New Track "Knock Knock"". HotNewHipHop. October 2022.
- ^ "Shoreline Mafia Sign to Atlantic Records, Share New Tour Dates". XXL. May 4, 2018. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
- ^ "OhGeesy - Geezyworld". Pitchfork.
- ^ a b "THE BREAK PRESENTS: SHORELINE MAFIA". XXL. January 27, 2018.
- ^ "Billboard 200". Billboard.
- ^ "Drakeo The Ruler Proclaims His Authenticity With 'For Real' Featuring OhGeesy And Ketchy The Great". Uproxx. February 11, 2021.
- ^ "OhGeesy & DaBaby "Get Fly" On New Latin-Inspired Single". HotNewHipHop. May 28, 2021.
- ^ "Watch OhGeesy' Video for New Track "Big Bad Wolf" f/ YG". Complex.
- ^ "OhGeesy Releases Debut Solo Project "GEEZYWORLD" Featuring YG, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, & More". HotNewHipHop. August 27, 2021.
- ^ "OHGEESY ALMOST QUIT RAPPING AFTER AN ACID TRIP: 'I WENT FUCKING BANANAS'". HipHopDX. October 8, 2021.
- ^ "Shoreline Mafia's Ohgeesy Kicked Out of Disneyland Over Alleged Gun Threat". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ "SHORELINE MAFIA'S OHGEESY BUSTED FOR LOADED GUN AND CODEINE POSSESSION". The Source. September 8, 2022.
- ^ "Spotify – Ohgeesy – Geezyworld". Spotify. August 27, 2021.
- ^ "Spotify – Ohgeesy – Geezyworld 2". Spotify. May 5, 2023.
- ^ "Spotify – Ohgeesy – Trophies". Spotify. December 8, 2023.