Celly Cel
Marcellus James McCarver, better known by his stage name Celly Cel, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California. He released his first single, "Lifestyle of a Mack", on his independent record label Realside Records in 1992. He released his debut studio album, Heat 4 Yo Azz, in 1994, and released a second album, Killa Kali, two years later.
Celly Cel | |
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 Celly Cel in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marcellus James McCarver |
| Born | December 1, 1970 |
| Origin | Vallejo, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 1990 - present |
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In 1996, he appeared on the Red Hot Organization's compilation album, America is Dying Slowly, alongside Biz Markie, Wu-Tang Clan, and Fat Joe, among many other prominent hip hop artists. The album, meant to raise awareness of the AIDS epidemic among African American men, was heralded as "a masterpiece" by The Source magazine.[1]
His next appearance wasn't until 1998, with his third album: The G Filez. Deep Conversation followed in mid-2000.
Celly has collaborated with fellow Bay Area rappers E-40 & B-Legit on several occasions.[2]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Release | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [3] |
US R&B [3] | |||
| Heat 4 Yo Azz | 1994 | — | 34 | |
| Killa Kali | 1996 | 26 | 4 | |
| The G Filez | 1998 | 53 | 17 | |
| Deep Conversation | 2000 | — | 94 | |
| It'z Real Out Here | 2005 | — | — | |
| Slaps, Straps and Baseball Hats | 2006 | — | — | |
| Morphine X | 2013 | — | — | |
| Dirty Mind | 2017 | — | — | |
| Focused | 2020 | — | — | |
Collaboration albums
- Criminal Activity with Criminalz (2001)
- Bad Influence with The Hillside Stranglaz (2006)
- Bay Waters Run Deep with San Quinn (2018)
Compilation albums
- The Best of Celly Cel (1999)
- Live From the Ghetto (2001)
- Song'z U Can't Find (2002)
- The Wild West (2006)
- The Gumbo Pot (2006)
- Cali Luv (2007)
- Best of Celly Cel 2: Tha Sick Wid It Dayz (2007)
- The Lost Tapes (2016)
Extended plays
- Big Faces EP (2012)
Soundtrack appearances
Title |
Release | Other artist(s) | Soundtrack album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "The Only Way" | 1997 | Dangerous Ground | |
| "The Bullet" | 1999 | Everybody Loves Sunshine | |
| "Holla" | 2000 | Rappin' 4-Tay, 2-Ton | Held Up |
| "Time to Ball" | 2006 | NBA 2K7 |
Guest appearances
Title |
Release | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Dusted 'N' Disgusted" (Video Version) | 1995 | E-40, Spice 1, Mac Mall, Levitti | In a Major Way |
| "H.I. Double L." | E-40, B-Legit | ||
| "Check Ya Self" | 1996 | Spice 1, 187 Fac, Ant Banks, Gangsta P | America Is Dying Slowly |
References
- "AMERICA IS DYING SLOWLY 1996". Red Hot Organization. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- allmusic ((( Celly Cel > Biography )))
- ((( Celly Cel > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))). All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-02-08.