OhGeesy | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Alejandro Carranza [1] |
| Born | November 27, 1993 [2] |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S [3] |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Years active | 2012–present [1] |
| Labels | |
| Member of | Shoreline Mafia [5] |
| Partner(s) | Lydia Night (2023-present) |
Alejandro 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 group's apparent disbandment, OhGeesy has 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
Shoreline Mafia
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 group. [6]
Solo career
In February 2021, he 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
He 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
In August 2019, he 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
Studio albums
| Title | Studio album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
|
US | ||
| Geezyworld |
|
102 |
| Geezyworld 2 |
|
— |
| Trophies (with Berner) |
|
— |
References
- ^ a b c "Ohgeesy Biography by Fred Thomas". Allmusic. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
- ^ "OHGEESY'S PITCH FOR 2019 XXL FRESHMAN". XXL. 27 March 2019.
- ^ "OhGeesy Drops Menacing New Track "Knock Knock"". HotNewHipHop. October 2022.
- ^ "Shoreline Mafia Sign to Atlantic Records, Share New Tour Dates". XXL. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
- ^ "OhGeesy - Geezyworld". Pitchfork.
- ^ a b "THE BREAK PRESENTS: SHORELINE MAFIA". XXL. 27 January 2018.
- ^ "Billboard 200". Billboard.
- ^ "Drakeo The Ruler Proclaims His Authenticity With 'For Real' Featuring OhGeesy And Ketchy The Great". Uproxx. 11 February 2021.
- ^ "OhGeesy & DaBaby "Get Fly" On New Latin-Inspired Single". HotNewHipHop. 28 May 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. 27 August 2021.
- ^ "OHGEESY ALMOST QUIT RAPPING AFTER AN ACID TRIP: 'I WENT FUCKING BANANAS'". HipHopDX. 8 October 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. 8 September 2022.
- ^ "Spotify – Ohgeesy – Geezyworld". Spotify. August 27, 2021.
- ^ "Spotify – Ohgeesy – Geezyworld 2". Spotify. May 5, 2023.
- ^ "Spotify – Ohgeesy – Trophies". Spotify. December 8, 2023.
External links
OhGeesy | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Alejandro Carranza [1] |
| Born | November 27, 1993 [2] |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S [3] |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Years active | 2012–present [1] |
| Labels | |
| Member of | Shoreline Mafia [5] |
| Partner(s) | Lydia Night (2023-present) |
Alejandro 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 group's apparent disbandment, OhGeesy has 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
Shoreline Mafia
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 group. [6]
Solo career
In February 2021, he 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
He 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
In August 2019, he 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
Studio albums
| Title | Studio album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
|
US | ||
| Geezyworld |
|
102 |
| Geezyworld 2 |
|
— |
| Trophies (with Berner) |
|
— |
References
- ^ a b c "Ohgeesy Biography by Fred Thomas". Allmusic. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
- ^ "OHGEESY'S PITCH FOR 2019 XXL FRESHMAN". XXL. 27 March 2019.
- ^ "OhGeesy Drops Menacing New Track "Knock Knock"". HotNewHipHop. October 2022.
- ^ "Shoreline Mafia Sign to Atlantic Records, Share New Tour Dates". XXL. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
- ^ "OhGeesy - Geezyworld". Pitchfork.
- ^ a b "THE BREAK PRESENTS: SHORELINE MAFIA". XXL. 27 January 2018.
- ^ "Billboard 200". Billboard.
- ^ "Drakeo The Ruler Proclaims His Authenticity With 'For Real' Featuring OhGeesy And Ketchy The Great". Uproxx. 11 February 2021.
- ^ "OhGeesy & DaBaby "Get Fly" On New Latin-Inspired Single". HotNewHipHop. 28 May 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. 27 August 2021.
- ^ "OHGEESY ALMOST QUIT RAPPING AFTER AN ACID TRIP: 'I WENT FUCKING BANANAS'". HipHopDX. 8 October 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. 8 September 2022.
- ^ "Spotify – Ohgeesy – Geezyworld". Spotify. August 27, 2021.
- ^ "Spotify – Ohgeesy – Geezyworld 2". Spotify. May 5, 2023.
- ^ "Spotify – Ohgeesy – Trophies". Spotify. December 8, 2023.