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

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]

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

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
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
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Trophies (with Berner)
  • Released: December 8, 2023
  • Label: Bern One Entertainment LLC/EMPIRE
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Ohgeesy Biography by Fred Thomas". Allmusic. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  2. ↑ "OHGEESY'S PITCH FOR 2019 XXL FRESHMAN". XXL.
  3. ↑ "OhGeesy Drops Menacing New Track "Knock Knock"". HotNewHipHop. October 2022.
  4. ↑ "Shoreline Mafia Sign to Atlantic Records, Share New Tour Dates". XXL. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  5. ↑ "OhGeesy - Geezyworld". Pitchfork.
  6. 1 2 "THE BREAK PRESENTS: SHORELINE MAFIA". XXL.
  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.
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