Kilo Ali
American rapper
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Andrell D. Rogers (born May 1, 1973), better known as Kilo Ali, formerly Kilo, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia.[1] Kilo Ali recorded mainly bass music (described more closely to Miami bass style music), but also hip-hop tracks with a less distinctive Southern flavor. His most well known singles include "Show Me Love",[2] "Baby Baby",[3] and "Love In Ya Mouth".
May 1, 1973
Kilo Ali | |
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| Also known as | Kilo |
| Born | Andrell D. Rogers May 1, 1973 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Origin | Bankhead, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | Rapper, songwriter |
| Labels | Arvis (1990–1992) Wrap/Ichiban (1992–1996) Interscope (1997–1998) |
As Kilo Ali, he released Organized Bass in 1997 on Interscope,[4] with featured artists including George Clinton, Cee-Lo of Goodie Mob, Big Boi of OutKast, and JT Money. In 2011, Ali was released from prison after serving six years of a 15-year sentence for arson.[5][6] In June 2021, Ali sued rapper NLE Choppa for copyright infringement for unauthorized use of his 1997 song, "Love In Ya Mouth".[7]
Ali’s track "America Has a Problem (Cocaine)" was sampled on Beyoncé’s 2023 single "America Has a Problem" from her Grammy Award winning 2022 album, Renaissance.[8][9]
Discography
Albums
- 1991: America Has a Problem
- 1992: A-Town Rush (No. 67 U.S. Rap)
- 1993: Bluntly Speaking
- 1993: Git wit da Program
- 1994: The Best and the Bass
- 1995: Get This Party Started (No. 57 U.S. Rap)
As Kilo Ali
- 1997: Organized Bass (No. 173 U.S., No. 44 U.S. Rap)
- 2010: Sa-La-Meen
- 2011: Hieroglyphics
