Michael Antoine Crooms (born October 5, 1970), better known by his stage nameMr. Collipark, is an Americanhip-hopproducer and the president of his ownAtlanta-basedrecord label, ColliPark Music, which was founded in 1999.[2]
Mr. Collipark | |
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Birth name | Michael Antoine Crooms[1] |
Also known as | DJ Smurf |
Born | (1970-10-05)October 5, 1970 (age 54) College Park, Georgia, U.S. |
Genres | Hip-hop |
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Years active | 1992–present |
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The nameCollipark was derived from the city ofCollege Park, Georgia. Crooms is credited as playing a major role in the career of theYing Yang Twins,[3]Soulja Boy,Taurus,Hurricane Chris,V.I.C., andVistoso Bosses.
In 2005, Mr. Collipark was featured onBubba Sparxxx's single "Ms. New Booty", which peaked at number seven on theBillboard Hot 100.[4] In 2007, Mr. Collipark wonBMI's "Songwriter of the Year" award.[5] He was also nominated for a 2008 Grammy for his work with Soulja Boy.[6]
In 2011, Mr. Collipark debuted his mixtapeCan I Have the Club Back Please, which features tracks from artists including Translee, Treal Lee & Prince Rick, and the Ying Yang Twins.[7]
ColliPark Music
editColliPark Music | |
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Founded | 1999 |
Founder | Michael "Mr. Collipark" Crooms (CEO) |
Status | Active |
Genre | Hip-hop |
Country of origin | United States |
Location | Atlanta, Georgia (2000-present) |
Crooms founded the record label ColliPark Music in 1999. He signed various artists to the label including Soulja Boy, Ying Yang Twins and Vistoso Bosses.
Notable artists
editAlbums released on label
editArtist | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | |||||
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US | US R&B | US Rap | FRA | NZ | UK | |||
Ying Yang Twins |
| — | 54 | — | — | — | — | |
Soulja Boy Tell 'Em |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 132 | 9 | 195 |
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V.I.C. | 73 | 12 | 7 | — | — | — | ||
Soulja Boy Tell 'Em |
| 43 | 8 | 2 | — | — | 134 |
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The Package Store and record producing
editMr. Collipark, along with his production/writing team the Package Store, have produced and written artists includingKilo Ali,Hurricane Chris,Mike Jones,Lil Jon,Jermaine Dupri,Soulja Boy,DJ Unk,E-40 andBubba Sparxxx.[citation needed]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- 1994:Versastyles
- 1998:Dead Crunk
Mixtapes
edit- 2011:Can I Have the Club Back Please
References
edit- ^"Songview for 'Ms New Booty'".American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Repository. RetrievedJune 8, 2024.
- ^Ivey, Nile (March 29, 2008),Spring Bling Reminds Mr.Collipark of Home,Black Entertainment Television, archived fromthe original on June 22, 2008.
- ^"Interview with Bryan Leach".HitQuarters. April 5, 2004. Archived fromthe original on January 27, 2019. RetrievedJanuary 28, 2011.
- ^"Bubba Sparxxx Chart History (Hot 100)".Billboard. RetrievedJanuary 19, 2023.
- ^"T.I., Ne-Yo, Mr. Collipark, Pharrell Williams Take Top BMI Urban Honors".BMI.com. September 7, 2007.
- ^"50th Annual Grammy Nominations Complete List Announced". December 6, 2007.
- ^"Tough Love! Mr. Collipark Talks Artistry vs. Business, Music Industry Change and More!".UrbLife.com. April 10, 2011.