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OhGeesy
Birth nameAlejandro Carranza[1]
Born (1993-11-27) November 27, 1993 (age 30)[2]
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S[3]
Genres
Occupation(s)
Years active2012–present[1]
Labels
Member ofShoreline Mafia[5]

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[edit]

Shoreline Mafia[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Studio album details Peak chart positions
US
Geezyworld 102
Geezyworld 2
  • Released: May 5, 2023[16]
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
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Trophies (with Berner)
  • Released: December 8, 2023[17]
  • Label: Bern One Entertainment LLC/EMPIRE
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Ohgeesy Biography by Fred Thomas". Allmusic. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  2. ^ "OHGEESY'S PITCH FOR 2019 XXL FRESHMAN". XXL. 27 March 2019.
  3. ^ "OhGeesy Drops Menacing New Track "Knock Knock"". HotNewHipHop. October 2022.
  4. ^ "Shoreline Mafia Sign to Atlantic Records, Share New Tour Dates". XXL. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  5. ^ "OhGeesy - Geezyworld". Pitchfork.
  6. ^ a b "THE BREAK PRESENTS: SHORELINE MAFIA". XXL. 27 January 2018.
  7. ^ "Billboard 200". Billboard.
  8. ^ "Drakeo The Ruler Proclaims His Authenticity With 'For Real' Featuring OhGeesy And Ketchy The Great". Uproxx. 11 February 2021.
  9. ^ "OhGeesy & DaBaby "Get Fly" On New Latin-Inspired Single". HotNewHipHop. 28 May 2021.
  10. ^ "Watch OhGeesy' Video for New Track "Big Bad Wolf" f/ YG". Complex.
  11. ^ "OhGeesy Releases Debut Solo Project "GEEZYWORLD" Featuring YG, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, & More". HotNewHipHop. 27 August 2021.
  12. ^ "OHGEESY ALMOST QUIT RAPPING AFTER AN ACID TRIP: 'I WENT FUCKING BANANAS'". HipHopDX. 8 October 2021.
  13. ^ "Shoreline Mafia's Ohgeesy Kicked Out of Disneyland Over Alleged Gun Threat". HotNewHipHop.
  14. ^ "SHORELINE MAFIA'S OHGEESY BUSTED FOR LOADED GUN AND CODEINE POSSESSION". The Source. 8 September 2022.
  15. ^ "Spotify – Ohgeesy – Geezyworld". Spotify. August 27, 2021.
  16. ^ "Spotify – Ohgeesy – Geezyworld 2". Spotify. May 5, 2023.
  17. ^ "Spotify – Ohgeesy – Trophies". Spotify. December 8, 2023.

External links[edit]

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