Cozz
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Cozz performing during Too High to Riot Tour in 2016. | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Cody Osagie |
Born |
Los Angeles, California | October 1, 1993
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2013–present |
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Cody Osagie, (born October 1, 1993) better known by his stage name Cozz, is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California. He is signed to J. Cole's Dreamville Records and Interscope Records. His debut studio album Cozz & Effect, was released on October 3, 2014.[1][2]
Musical career
2013: Career beginnings
In 2013, Cozz began to take rap seriously, and recorded a demo tape. A few months later, he released the music video for "Dreams". Shortly after, he started to get notice, and having meetings with many different labels. Cozz's manager brought the music video to J. Cole and was later signed to Dreamville Records.[3][4]
2014-15: Cozz & Effect
On October 3, 2014, Cozz released his debut album Cozz & Effect The project was initially intended as a free mixtape upon recording. But according to Cozz, when it was finished, it sounded better than they had hoped and they therefore agreed it can be sold. Dreamville Records released it on digital format firstly, followed by physical CD a short while afterwards.
In 2015, Cozz was a part of J. Cole's "2014 Forest Hills Drive Tour" along with other acts Bas, Omen, Pusha T, Jhene Aiko, Jeremih, YG, and Big Sean.
2016-present: Nothin Personal
On January 4, 2016, Cozz released his second project, and first mixtape, Nothin' Personal. The mixtape was entirely produced by Meez. Features include fellow west coast rapper Boogie, Bas, and Free Ackrite.
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||
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Cozz & Effect |
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160 | 31 | 17 | |||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Mixtapes
Title | Album details |
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Nothin' Personal |
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Compilation albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||
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Revenge of the Dreamers II (with Dreamville Records) |
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29 | 4 | 3 | |||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
References
- ↑ Edwin Ortiz (29 June 2014). "Interview: Cozz Talks About Signing to J. Cole's Dreamville/Interscope Label, Hanging Out With Game & His Upcoming Album "Cozz & Effect"". Complex.
- ↑ Edwin Ortiz (3 October 2014). "Stream Cozz's "Cozz & Effect" Album". Complex.
- ↑ "Interview: Dreamville Talks Upcoming Projects". Saint Heron.
- ↑ Edwin Ortiz (29 June 2014). "Interview: Cozz Talks About Signing to J. Cole's Dreamville/Interscope Label, Hanging Out With Game & His Upcoming Album "Cozz & Effect"". Complex CA.