Krazy (rapper)
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Crazy, born Michael Wilson, is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana
. He started in the group called Murder Inc. with Legend Man, MC L a.k.a. L or L the Black Robin Hood and a female rapper called Alamo. Murder Inc. Released two independent albums, Playin' for Keeps in 1995, and Let's Die 2-Gether in 1997 on Hard Head Records. He then released two independent solo albums, I Shed Tears for the World in 1998, and Please Don't Kill Me in 1999 on Ruff Era Records. Bootleggers released copies of his solo albums and said that they were 2Pac/Makaveli unreleased albums/mixtapes. He was also featured on Legend Man's Pressure & Pain solo album and Face Forever's World Of Crime album. He makes an uncredited appearance on the Da Wild Boyz's Time For Da Real album. Some say that he has two more independent albums, My Krazy World, and Recognize Game. He then signed with No Limit Records
in 2000 and joined 504 Boyz
for the group's debut album, Goodfellas
. He appeared on Mr. Marcelo
's Brick Livin'
and on C-Murder's Trapped in Crime
. His next album, Breather Life
, was released on August 7, 2001 by No Limit subsidiary Soulja Army Records. The album reached #91 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
and #31 on the Top Independent Albums charts. His last album, Us Killing Us, was released on Breather Life Records in 2004.
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
. He started in the group called Murder Inc. with Legend Man, MC L a.k.a. L or L the Black Robin Hood and a female rapper called Alamo. Murder Inc. Released two independent albums, Playin' for Keeps in 1995, and Let's Die 2-Gether in 1997 on Hard Head Records. He then released two independent solo albums, I Shed Tears for the World in 1998, and Please Don't Kill Me in 1999 on Ruff Era Records. Bootleggers released copies of his solo albums and said that they were 2Pac/Makaveli unreleased albums/mixtapes. He was also featured on Legend Man's Pressure & Pain solo album and Face Forever's World Of Crime album. He makes an uncredited appearance on the Da Wild Boyz's Time For Da Real album. Some say that he has two more independent albums, My Krazy World, and Recognize Game. He then signed with No Limit Records
No Limit Records
No Limit Records was an American hip-hop record label that was founded in 1990 by hip-hop artist, Percy "Master P" Miller. It was distributed by Priority Records.-No Limit Early years:...
in 2000 and joined 504 Boyz
504 Boyz
504 Boyz is a hip hop group led by Percy Miller, aka Master P. The group's name is a reference to the area code 504. Originally the group consisted of Master P, Mystikal and Silkk The Shocker . Right before the release of their first album C-Murder & Krazy were added to the lineup...
for the group's debut album, Goodfellas
Goodfellas (504 Boyz album)
Goodfellas is the debut album by rap group, 504 Boyz. It was released on May 2, 2000 through No Limit Records and featured production from Carlos Stephens and Donald XL Robertson. Goodfellas was a huge success peaking at #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #2 on the Billboard 200, behind only 'N...
. He appeared on Mr. Marcelo
Mr. Marcelo
Mr. Marcelo is an American rapper who was briefly signed to No Limit Records in 2000. Taking his name from New Orleans mobster, Carlos Marcello, Mr. Marcelo released his debut album, Brick Livin through No Limit Records on July 25, 2000...
's Brick Livin'
Brick Livin'
Brick Livin' is the debut album released by rapper, Mr. Marcelo. It was released on July 25, 2000 through No Limit Records and was produced by Carlos Stephens, Donald XL Robertson, Suga Bear and Ke'Noe...
and on C-Murder's Trapped in Crime
Trapped in Crime
Trapped in Crime is the third studio album by rapper C-Murder. It was released on September 5, 2000 through No Limit Records and was produced by Jermaine Dupri, Donald XL Robertson and Carlos Stephens...
. His next album, Breather Life
Breather Life
Breather Life is the fourth album released by rapper, Krazy, his first for a major label. It was released on August 7, 2001 through No Limit Records and featured production from Carlos Stephens and Donald XL Robertson...
, was released on August 7, 2001 by No Limit subsidiary Soulja Army Records. The album reached #91 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
and #31 on the Top Independent Albums charts. His last album, Us Killing Us, was released on Breather Life Records in 2004.
Murder Inc
Year | Album | Chart Positions | ||
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US Hip-Hop Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
US Independent | |||
1995 | Playin' for Keeps | |||
1997 | Let's Die 2-Gether | |||
Solo
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US Hip-Hop Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
US Independent | |||
1998 | I Shed Tears For The World | |||
1999 | Please Don't Kill Me | |||
2001 | Breather Life Breather Life Breather Life is the fourth album released by rapper, Krazy, his first for a major label. It was released on August 7, 2001 through No Limit Records and featured production from Carlos Stephens and Donald XL Robertson... |
91 | 31 | |
2004 | Us Killin' Us | |||
With 504 Boyz
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US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
US Hip-Hop Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
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2000 | Goodfellas Goodfellas (504 Boyz album) Goodfellas is the debut album by rap group, 504 Boyz. It was released on May 2, 2000 through No Limit Records and featured production from Carlos Stephens and Donald XL Robertson. Goodfellas was a huge success peaking at #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #2 on the Billboard 200, behind only 'N... |
2 | 1 | |
2002 | Ballers Ballers (album) Ballers is the second album by rap group, 504 Boyz. It was released on December 10, 2002 through No Limit Records and was produced by Donald XL Robertson... |
49 | 13 | |
2005 | Hurricane Katrina: We Gon Bounce Back Hurricane Katrina: We Gon Bounce Back Hurricane Katrina: We Gon Bounce Back is the third and final album by rap group, 504 Boyz. It was released on November 8, 2005 through Guttar Music and was produced by Myke Diesel... |
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