Krazy (rapper)

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Krazy
Birth name Michael Wilson
Also known as Crazy, Krazy 504 Boy
Origin New Orleans, Louisiana
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active 1995—present
Labels Breather, No Limit Forever
Associated acts Murder Inc., 504 Boyz, Master P, C-Murder, Silkk the Shocker, Soulja Slim, Snoop Dogg, Mr. Marcelo, Ghetto Commission, Lil' Keke

Krazy, born Michael Wilson, is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He started in the group called Murder Inc. Krazy later signed to No Limit Records and joined the 504 Boyz. Krazy is currently signed with No Limit Forever Records.

Music career

Music beginnings

In the beginning of his music career Krazy started in the group called Murder Inc. which included himself, Legend Man, MC L a.k.a. L or L the Black Robin Hood and a female rapper called Alamo. On September 25, 1995, they released their debut album entitled Playin' for Keeps via Hard Head Records. In 1997 they released their second album entitled Let's Die 2-Gether via Hard Head Records.

1998–99: I Shed Tears For The World and Please Don't Kill Me

On July 21, 1998, Krazy released his debut album I Shed Tears For The World via Ruff Era Records. On August 10, 1999 Krazy released his second album entitled Please Don't Kill Me via his label Breather Entertainment and Ruff Era Records.

2000–04: 504 Boyz, No Limit, Breather Life and Us Killing Us

In 2000 Krazy signed to No Limit Records as a solo artist and joined Master P's new group at the time, the 504 Boyz. on August 7, 2001, Krazy released his third album entitled Breather Life; released by No Limit's subsidiary record label Soulja Army Records, the album reached No. 91 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and No. 31 on the Top Independent Albums charts.[1] On July 6, 2004, Krazy released his fourth album, Us Killing Us, via his record label Breather Life Records.

2012-present: No Limit Forever & TBA

On March 18, 2012 Krazy would reveal that he was currently signed to No Limit Forever after reconnecting with Master P.[2]

Artistry

Musical style

Due to his similar deep toned enunciation Krazy's musical style have been compared to that of hip hop icon Tupac Shakur, who Krazy said during an interview he was heavily influenced by and was also his idol.

Controversy

Bootleggers released copies of his solo albums & said that they were 2Pac unreleased albums/mixtapes.

Discography

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Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US R&B
I Shed Tears For The World
(as Crazy)
  • Released: July 21, 1998 (US)
  • Label: Ruff Era
  • Format: CD, Cassette, MD, LP
Please Don't Kill Me
(as Crazy)
  • Released: August 10, 1999 (US)
  • Label: Breather, Ruff Era
  • Format: CD, Cassette, MD, LP
Breather Life
  • Released: August 7, 2001 (US)
  • Label: Breather, No Limit, Soulja ARmy, Southwest
  • Format: CD, MD, LP
91
Black America TBR

Independent albums

List of independent albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US R&B
Us Killin' Us
(as Crazy)
  • Released: July 6, 2004
  • Label: Breather Life
  • Format: MD, LP

Collaboration albums

List of collaboration albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
US R&B
Playin' for Keeps
(with Murder Inc.)
  • Released: September 25, 1995
  • Label: Hard Head
  • Formats: CD, cassette, MD, LP
Let's Die 2-Gether
(with Murder Inc.)
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: Hard Head
  • Format: CD, cassette, MD, LP

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B
US
Rap
"Chopper" 1998 I Shed Tears For The World
"Ballin' Tonight"
"You Thugs" 1999 Please Don't Kill Me
"Ride With Me"
"Thugged Out"
(featuring Soulja Slim)
2001 Breather Life
"Hennessy & Trees" 2004 Us Killin' Us
"Shorty"

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B
US
Rap
"Get Cha Mind Right"
(Soulja Slim featuring Krazy & X-Conn)
2001 The Streets Made Me
"Rock It"
(Master P featuring Weebie & Krazy)
2002 72 Game Face

Filmography

Films
2004 Still Bout It Unknown Support role

References

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