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|origin = [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]], U.S.
|origin = [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]], U.S.
|genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
|genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
|occupation = [[Rapper]]
|occupation = Rapper
|years_active = 1994—2004
|years_active = 1994–2004
|label = Breather Entertainment, [[No Limit Forever]]
|label = Ruff Era Records (formerly), Hard Head (formerly), [[No Limit Records|No Limit]], Breather Entertainment, [[No Limit Forever]]
|associated_acts = Murder Inc., [[504 Boyz]]
|associated_acts = Murder Inc., [[504 Boyz]]
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'''Krazy''', born Michael Wilson, is an American [[rapper]] from [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]], United States. He formally started his music career in a rap group called, Murder Inc. Krazy later signed to [[No Limit Records]] and joined the [[504 Boyz]] in 2000.
'''Michael Wilson''', known professionally as '''Krazy''', is an American rapper. He formally started his music career in a rap group called, Murder Inc. Krazy later signed to [[No Limit Records]] and joined [[504 Boyz]] in 2000.


==Career==
== Career ==
===1994-97: Music beginning===
=== 1994–1997: Early career ===
Crazy formally started his music career in 1994 when he signed to independent New Orleans record label, Hard Head Records and became a member of the rap group, Murder Inc. with artists Legend Man, MC L and Alamo. Their debut album entitled; ''"Playin' For Keeps"'' was released on September 25, 1995. They would release a second and final album, entitled; ''"Let's Die Together"'' in 1997 named in tribute to the passing of their CEO/founder of Hard Head Records, Roderick Smith whom was shot and killed in May 1996. Crazy and Legend Man signed to a second independent record label, Ruff Era Records in 1996–1997. Legend Man signed in 1996, and Crazy followed in 1997, along with MC L signing to Bally Boy Records and Alamo deciding to end her rap career.
Crazy formally started his music career in 1994 when he signed to independent New Orleans record label, Hard Head Records, and became a member of the rap group, Murder Inc. with artists Legend Man, MC L, and Alamo. Their debut album entitled; ''"Playin' For Keeps"'' was released on September 25, 1995. They would release a second and final album, entitled; ''"Let's Die Together"'' in 1997 named in tribute to the passing of their CEO/founder of Hard Head Records, Roderick Smith who was shot and killed in May 1996. Crazy and Legend Man signed to a second independent record label, Ruff Era Records in 1996–1997. Legend Man signed in 1996, and Crazy followed in 1997, along with MC L signing to Bally Boy Records and Alamo deciding to end her rap career.


===1998–99: Solo career===
=== 1998–1999: Solo career ===
Crazy started his solo career in 1997 when he signed to New Orleans record label, Ruff Era Records. His debut 'solo' album, entitled; ''"I Shed Tears For The World"'' was released on July 21, 1998, and would be declared one of the "Best of the Best Top 204 Independent Rap Albums" by Murder Dog Magazine. On August 10, 1999, he released his second studio album, entitled; ''"Please Don't Kill Me"'' titled in reference to the controversial subject of abortion.
Crazy started his solo career in 1997 when he signed to New Orleans record label, Ruff Era Records. His debut 'solo' album, entitled; ''"I Shed Tears For The World"'' was released on July 21, 1998, and would be declared one of the "Best of the Best Top 204 Independent Rap Albums" by Murder Dog Magazine. On August 10, 1999, he released his second studio album, entitled; ''"Please Don't Kill Me"'' titled in reference to the controversial subject of abortion.


===2000–04: No Limit, 504 Boyz, etc.===
=== 2000–2004: No Limit, 504 Boyz, etc. ===
He joined [[Master P]]'s newly formed rap group, the [[504 Boyz]] in 2000, after being scouted out during his time as a 'solo artist' by New Orleans rapper [[C-Murder]]. He would then change his artist name to Krazy. His third studio album, entitled ''"[[Breather Life]]"'' was released by [[No Limit Records]] on August 7, 2001, under the subsidiary label of Soulja Army Records. This album reached No. 91 on the [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]] and No. 31 on the [[Top Independent Albums]] charts.<ref name="billboard">{{cite web | url = {{BillboardURLbyName|artist=krazy|chart=all}}| title = Krazy Album & Song Chart History| accessdate = January 26, 2010 | work= Billboard.com| publisher = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref> Crazy's fourth studio album was entitled; ''"Us Killing Us"'' and released on July 6, 2004, through his own record label, Breather Entertainment.
He joined [[Master P]]'s newly formed rap group the [[504 Boyz]] in 2000, appearing as 'Krazy'. His third studio album ''"[[Breather Life]]"'' was released in 2001 by a [[No Limit Records]] subsidiary label Soulja Army Records. It reached No. 91 on the [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]] and No. 31 on the [[Top Independent Albums]] charts.<ref name="billboard">{{cite web | url = {{BillboardURLbyName|artist=krazy|chart=all}}| title = Krazy Album & Song Chart History| accessdate = January 26, 2010 | work= Billboard.com| publisher = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>


He released his fourth and final studio album ''"Us Killing Us"'' in 2004 on his own label, Breather Entertainment.
==Artistry==
===Musical style===
Krazy's musical style and similar deep toned [[enunciation]] have made his music comparable to that of hip-hop icon [[Tupac Shakur]], as a result [[bootleg recording|bootleggers]] in the past have released copies of his songs and claimed that they were unreleased 2Pac songs/material.


==Discography==
== Discography ==
{{Main|504 Boyz discography}}
{{Main|504 Boyz discography}}


===Studio albums===
=== Studio albums ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
|+ List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
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* Released: July 21, 1998 <span style="font-size:85%;">(US)</span>
* Released: July 21, 1998 <span style="font-size:85%;">(US)</span>
* Label: Ruff Era Records
* Label: Ruff Era Records
* Format: [[CD]], [[compact Cassette|Cassette]],
* Format: [[CD]], [[compact Cassette|Cassette]]
| — || —
| — || —
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* Released: August 10, 1999 <span style="font-size:85%;">(US)</span>
* Released: August 10, 1999 <span style="font-size:85%;">(US)</span>
* Label: Ruff Era Records
* Label: Ruff Era Records
* Format: [[CD]], [[compact Cassette|Cassette]],
* Format: [[CD]], [[compact Cassette|Cassette]]
| — || —
| — || —
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* Released: August 7, 2001 <span style="font-size:85%;">(US)</span>
* Released: August 7, 2001 <span style="font-size:85%;">(US)</span>
* Label: [[No Limit Records|No Limit]], Soulja Army Records, Southwest
* Label: [[No Limit Records|No Limit]], Soulja Army Records, Southwest
* Format: [[CD]], [[compact Cassette|Cassette]],
* Format: [[CD]], [[compact Cassette|Cassette]]
| — || 91
| — || 91
|-
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* Released: July 6, 2004
* Released: July 6, 2004
* Label: Breather Entertainment
* Label: Breather Entertainment
* Format: [[CD]],
* Format: [[CD]]
| — || —
| — || —
|}
|}


===Collaboration albums===
=== Collaboration albums ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of collaboration albums, with selected chart positions
|+ List of collaboration albums, with selected chart positions
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!style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|[[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|US R&B]]
!style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|[[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|US R&B]]
|-
|-
!scope="row"|''Playin' For Keeps''<br><small>(by Murder Inc.)</small>
!scope="row"|''Playin' For Keeps''<br /><small>(by Murder Inc.)</small>
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* Released: September 25, 1995
* Released: September 25, 1995
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!scope="row"|''Let's Die Together''<br><small>(by Murder Inc.)</small>
!scope="row"|''Let's Die Together''<br /><small>(by Murder Inc.)</small>
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* Released: 1997
* Released: 1997
* Label: Hard Head Records
* Label: Hard Head Records
* Format: [[CD]], [[compact Cassette|Cassette]],
* Format: [[CD]], [[compact Cassette|Cassette]]
| — || —
| — || —
|-
|-
|}
|}


==Singles==
=== Singles ===
===As featured artist===
=== As featured artist ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
|+ List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
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|-
|-
!style="width:3em; font-size:90%"|[[Billboard Hot 100|US]]
!style="width:3em; font-size:90%"|[[Billboard Hot 100|US]]
!style="width:3em; font-size:90%"|[[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|US<br>R&B]]
!style="width:3em; font-size:90%"|[[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|US<br />R&B]]
!style="width:3em; font-size:90%"|[[Hot Rap Songs|US<br>Rap]]
!style="width:3em; font-size:90%"|[[Hot Rap Songs|US<br />Rap]]
|-
|-
!scope="row"|"Get Cha Mind Right"<br><small>([[Soulja Slim]] featuring Krazy & X-Conn)</small>
!scope="row"|"Wobble Wobble"<br /><small>([[504 Boyz]])</small>
|2000
| 17
| 2
| 1
|''[[Goodfellas (504 Boyz album)|Goodfellas]]''
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!scope="row"|"Get Cha Mind Right"<br /><small>([[Soulja Slim]] featuring Krazy & X-Conn)</small>
|2001
|2001
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|''[[The Streets Made Me]]''
|''[[The Streets Made Me]]''
|-
|-
!scope="row"|"Rock It"<br><small>([[Master P]] featuring Weebie & Krazy)</small>
!scope="row"|"Rock It"<br /><small>([[Master P]] featuring Weebie & Krazy)</small>
|2002
|2002
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| —
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|}



==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
{{504 Boyz}}
{{504 Boyz}}
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Latest revision as of 05:49, 29 July 2024

Krazy
Birth nameMichael Wilson
Also known asCrazy
BornAugust 20, 1976
OriginNew Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active1994–2004
LabelsRuff Era Records (formerly), Hard Head (formerly), No Limit, Breather Entertainment, No Limit Forever

Michael Wilson, known professionally as Krazy, is an American rapper. He formally started his music career in a rap group called, Murder Inc. Krazy later signed to No Limit Records and joined 504 Boyz in 2000.

Career

[edit]

1994–1997: Early career

[edit]

Crazy formally started his music career in 1994 when he signed to independent New Orleans record label, Hard Head Records, and became a member of the rap group, Murder Inc. with artists Legend Man, MC L, and Alamo. Their debut album entitled; "Playin' For Keeps" was released on September 25, 1995. They would release a second and final album, entitled; "Let's Die Together" in 1997 named in tribute to the passing of their CEO/founder of Hard Head Records, Roderick Smith who was shot and killed in May 1996. Crazy and Legend Man signed to a second independent record label, Ruff Era Records in 1996–1997. Legend Man signed in 1996, and Crazy followed in 1997, along with MC L signing to Bally Boy Records and Alamo deciding to end her rap career.

1998–1999: Solo career

[edit]

Crazy started his solo career in 1997 when he signed to New Orleans record label, Ruff Era Records. His debut 'solo' album, entitled; "I Shed Tears For The World" was released on July 21, 1998, and would be declared one of the "Best of the Best Top 204 Independent Rap Albums" by Murder Dog Magazine. On August 10, 1999, he released his second studio album, entitled; "Please Don't Kill Me" titled in reference to the controversial subject of abortion.

2000–2004: No Limit, 504 Boyz, etc.

[edit]

He joined Master P's newly formed rap group the 504 Boyz in 2000, appearing as 'Krazy'. His third studio album "Breather Life" was released in 2001 by a No Limit Records subsidiary label Soulja Army Records. It reached No. 91 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and No. 31 on the Top Independent Albums charts.[1]

He released his fourth and final studio album "Us Killing Us" in 2004 on his own label, Breather Entertainment.

Discography

[edit]
Main article: 504 Boyz discography

Studio albums

[edit]
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 Records
  • Format: CD, Cassette
 — —
Please Don't Kill Me
(as Crazy)
  • Released: August 10, 1999 (US)
  • Label: Ruff Era Records
  • Format: CD, Cassette
 — —
Breather Life
  • Released: August 7, 2001 (US)
  • Label: No Limit, Soulja Army Records, Southwest
  • Format: CD, Cassette
 — 91
Us Killin' Us
(as Crazy)
  • Released: July 6, 2004
  • Label: Breather Entertainment
  • Format: CD
 — —

Collaboration albums

[edit]
List of collaboration albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
 US R&B
Playin' For Keeps
(by Murder Inc.)
  • Released: September 25, 1995
  • Label: Hard Head Records
  • Format: CD, Cassette, LP
 — —
Let's Die Together
(by Murder Inc.)
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: Hard Head Records
  • Format: CD, Cassette
 — —

Singles

[edit]
[edit]
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
"Wobble Wobble"
(504 Boyz) 		2000 17 2 1 Goodfellas
"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


References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Krazy Album & Song Chart History". Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2010.
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