Mr. Collipark
American record producer from Georgia
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Michael Antoine Crooms (born October 5, 1970), better known by his stage name Mr. Collipark, is an American hip-hop producer and the president of his own Atlanta-based record label, ColliPark Music, which was founded in 1999.[2]
October 5, 1970
- Record producer
- songwriter
- disc jockey
Mr. Collipark | |
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| Also known as | DJ Smurf |
| Born | Michael Antoine Crooms[1] October 5, 1970 College Park, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip-hop |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
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The name Collipark was derived from the city of College Park, Georgia. Crooms is credited as playing a major role in the career of the Ying Yang Twins,[3] Soulja Boy, Yung Berg, Taurus, Hurricane Chris, V.I.C., and Vistoso Bosses.
In 2005, Mr. Collipark was featured on Bubba Sparxxx's single "Ms. New Booty", which peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] In 2007, Mr. Collipark won BMI'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 mixtape Can 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
| ColliPark 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
Albums released on label
| Artist | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | |||||
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| US | US R&B | US Rap |
FRA | NZ | UK | |||
| Ying Yang Twins |
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— | 54 | — | — | — | — | |
| Soulja Boy Tell 'Em |
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4 | 4 | 1 | 132 | 9 | 195 |
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| V.I.C. | 73 | 12 | 7 | — | — | — | ||
| Soulja Boy Tell 'Em |
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43 | 8 | 2 | — | — | 134 |
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The Package Store and record producing
Mr. Collipark, along with his production/writing team the Package Store, have produced and written artists including Kilo Ali, Hurricane Chris, Mike Jones, Lil Jon, Jermaine Dupri, Soulja Boy, DJ Unk, E-40 and Bubba Sparxxx.[citation needed]
Discography
Studio albums
- 1994: Versastyles
- 1998: Dead Crunk
Mixtapes
- 2011: Can I Have the Club Back Please