Cozz
Cody Rashad Osagie, better known by his stage name Cozz, is an American rapper. He is signed to J. Cole's label Dreamville Records and Interscope Records. His debut studio album Cozz & Effect, was released in October 2014.[1][2]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Cody Osagie |
Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Hip hop |
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Years active | 2013–present |
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Career
2013–2015: Career beginnings and Cozz & Effect
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]
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.
2016–2020: Nothin' Personal and Effected
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.[5] The mixtape was supported with four singles: "Tabs," "Growth," "My Side," and "Who Said."
On February 13, 2018, he released his second album Effected which includes features from J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar.[6] Singles and music videos for the album includes "Questions", "Demons N Distractions", and "Bout It".[7][8] On April 4, 2018, Cozz announced The Effected Tour in North American in 16 cities, to further promote the album.[9] He was also featured on Los Angeles rapper JAG's album with Reason on the track "Black Boy Rise". On November 7, Cozz worked with DJ Megan Ryte on a 5-track mixtape called Aftermath Of My Dreams.[10]
2021–present: Fortunate EP
On October 22, 2021, Cozz released the first single from the EP of the same name titled "Fortunate", produced by T-Minus, J. Cole, and Ced Breeze.[11] On November 17, he released the second single "Addicted", along with a music video.[12] On December 2, Cozz released the EP Fortunate, which features a guest appearance from YG.[13]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||
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US R&B/HH |
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Cozz & Effect |
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160 | 31 | 17 | |||
Effected[14] |
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— | — | 22 | |||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Extended plays
Title | Album details |
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Fortunate |
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Mixtapes
Title | Album details |
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Nothin Personal |
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Aftermath Of My Dreams (with DJ Megan Ryte) |
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Compilation albums
Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||
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US [15] |
US R&B/HH [16] |
US Rap [17] | |||
Revenge of the Dreamers II (with Dreamville) |
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29 | 4 | 3 | |
Revenge of the Dreamers III (with Dreamville) |
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1 | 1 | 1 |
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D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape (with Dreamville) |
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11 | 6 | 4 |
As lead artist
Title | Year | Album |
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"Dreams"[21] | 2014 | Cozz & Effect |
"Cody Macc"[21] | ||
"I'm Tha Man"[21] | 2015 | |
"Knock Tha Hustle"[21] (featuring J. Cole) | ||
"Tabs"[22] (featuring Bas) |
Nothin Personal | |
"Growth"[22] (featuring Correy C) | ||
"My Side"[23] | ||
"Who Said"[24] | 2016 | |
"Questions"[7] | 2018 | Effected |
"Demons N Distractions"[25] | ||
"Bout It"[8] | ||
"Fortunate" | 2021 | Fortunate |
"Addicted" | ||
"Cry" |
As featured artist
Title | Year | Album |
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"LamboTruck" (Dreamville featuring Cozz, Reason & Childish Major) |
2019 | Revenge of the Dreamers III |
Guest appearances
Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"Free My Mind"[26] | 2015 | Mani Coolin | Hope4TheYouth |
"Backseat"[27] | Ari Lennox | Pho | |
"Dopamine"[28] | 2016 | Bas | Too High to Riot |
"Same Thing"[29] | Meez, Correy C | Non-album single | |
"Foreign Girl"[30] | Correy C | Salutations | |
"Give N Go"[31] | 2017 | Smoke DZA | Non-album single |
"The Hook Up"[32] | 2018 | Smoke DZA, Dom Kennedy | Not For Sale |
"Black Boy Rise"[33] | JAG, Reason | 2700 | |
"Don't Hit Me Right Now"[34] | 2019 | Bas, Yung Baby Tate, Guapdad 4000 & Buddy | Revenge of the Dreamers III |
"1993"[34] | Buddy, Smino, EARTHGANG, JID, J. Cole | ||
"Spin Move"[35] | 2020 | Bas | Revenge of the Dreamers III: Director's Cut |
"Late Night"[35] | Omen, Buddy, Landstrip Chip | ||
"Disgusted"[35] | Childish Major | ||
"Try" | Mark Battles, Keara Alyse | — | |
"Eye To Eye" | 2021 | Lute | Gold Mouf |
"Starting 5" | 2022 | Lute, Omen | D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape |
"Hair Salon" | G Perico, Reason | ||
"Big Trouble Freestyle" | — |
References
- Edwin Ortiz (June 29, 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 (October 3, 2014). "Stream Cozz's "Cozz & Effect" Album". Complex.
- "Interview: Dreamville Talks Upcoming Projects". Saint Heron.
- Edwin Ortiz (June 29, 2014). "Interview: Cozz Talks About Signing to J. Cole's Dreamville/Interscope Label, Hanging Out With Game & His Upcoming Album "Cozz & Effect"". Complex CA.
- Hernandez, Victoria (January 5, 2016). "Cozz "Nothin Personal" Mixtape Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist". HipHopDX. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
- "Cozz Enlists Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole for 'Effected': See Track List". Billboard. February 5, 2018.
- India, Lindsey (January 8, 2018). "Cozz Plays Role Reversal With Cops in Questions Video". XXL. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- Findlay, Mitch (May 22, 2018). "Cozz & Garren Woo Ladies & Piss Off Executives In "Bout It"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- Walker, Joe (April 4, 2018). "Cozz Announces 'The Effected Tour'". OnSmash. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- "NEW MIXTAPE: DJ MEGAN RYTE & COZZ 'AFTERMATH OF MY DREAMS'". Rap Radar. November 7, 2018.
- Callas, Brad. "Cozz Returns With New Song and Video "Fortunate"". Complex.
- Rose, Jordan. "Watch the Music Video for Cozz's New Track "Addicted"". Complex.
- Rose, Jordan. "Listen to Cozz's New EP 'Fortunate' f/ YG". Complex.
- Issa MVP (February 5, 2018). "Cozz Taps Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole & More for 'Effected' Album". OnSMASH. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
- "Various Artists – Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
- "Various Artists – Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
- "Various Artists – Chart History: Top Rap Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
- "Revenge Of The Dreamers III / Dreamville". Tidal. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- "DREAMVILLE – REVENGE OF THE DREAMERS III". RIAA. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- "J. Cole & Dreamville To Release 'D-Day' Gangsta Grillz Mixtape Tomorrow". Hip Hop n More. March 31, 2022.
- David Jeffries. "Cozz & Effect – Cozz – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards – AllMusic". AllMusic.
- Goddard, Kevin. "J.Cole & Dreamville Surprise Fans With Release Of "Revenge Of The Dreamers 2"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
- "Cozz – My Side". Onsmash.com. December 31, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
- Walker, Angus. "Cozz – Who Said". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
- "Cozz – Demons N Distractions". YouTube. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- "Mani Coolin – Free My Mind Feat. Cozz". HotNewHipHop.
- "Ari Lennox – Backseat ft. Cozz". YouTube. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- Glynn, Patrick. "Bas Announces 'Too High To Riot' LP, Drops New Single "Methylone"". 2dopeboyz.com. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
- "Meez – Same Thang Feat. Cozz & Correy C". HotNewHipHop.
- "Correy C – Foreign Girl Feat. Cozz". HotNewHipHop.
- "Smoke DZA & Cozz Team Up For New Freestyle "Give N Go"". HotNewHipHop.
- "Smoke DZA, Dom Kennedy, & Cozz Connect Coast-To-Coast On "The Hook Up"". HotNewHipHop.
- "JAG Drops New Project "2700" Ft. Ty Dolla $ign, Trey Songz, Problem & More". HotNewHipHop.
- "Listen to J. Cole's Dreamville's New Album Ft. Kendrick Lamar, Vince Staples, and More". Pitchfork. July 5, 2019. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
- "Dreamville Share "Revenge Of The Dreamers III Deluxe" Tracklist & Cover Art". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved January 16, 2020.