OhGeesy
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]
OhGeesy | |
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Birth name | Alejandro Carranza[1] |
Born | [2] | November 27, 1993
Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S[3] |
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Years active | 2012–present[1] |
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Formerly of | Shoreline Mafia[5] |
Career
Shoreline Mafia
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
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
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
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
Studio albums
Title | Studio album details | Peak chart positions |
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Geezyworld |
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102 |
Geezyworld 2 |
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References
- "Ohgeesy Biography by Fred Thomas". Allmusic. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
- "OHGEESY'S PITCH FOR 2019 XXL FRESHMAN". XXL.
- "OhGeesy Drops Menacing New Track "Knock Knock"". HotNewHipHop. October 2022.
- "Shoreline Mafia Sign to Atlantic Records, Share New Tour Dates". XXL. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
- "OhGeesy - Geezyworld". Pitchfork.
- "THE BREAK PRESENTS: SHORELINE MAFIA". XXL.
- "Billboard 200". Billboard.
- "Drakeo The Ruler Proclaims His Authenticity With 'For Real' Featuring OhGeesy And Ketchy The Great". Uproxx. 11 February 2021.
- "OhGeesy & DaBaby "Get Fly" On New Latin-Inspired Single". HotNewHipHop. 28 May 2021.
- "Watch OhGeesy' Video for New Track "Big Bad Wolf" f/ YG". Complex.
- "OhGeesy Releases Debut Solo Project "GEEZYWORLD" Featuring YG, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, & More". HotNewHipHop. 27 August 2021.
- "OHGEESY ALMOST QUIT RAPPING AFTER AN ACID TRIP: 'I WENT FUCKING BANANAS'". HipHopDX. 8 October 2021.
- "Shoreline Mafia's Ohgeesy Kicked Out of Disneyland Over Alleged Gun Threat". HotNewHipHop.
- "SHORELINE MAFIA'S OHGEESY BUSTED FOR LOADED GUN AND CODEINE POSSESSION". The Source. 8 September 2022.