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 | November 27, 1993[2] |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S[3] |
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| Occupation(s) | |
| Years active | 2012–present[1] |
| Labels | |
| Member of | Shoreline Mafia[5] |
| Partner(s) | Lydia Night (2023-present) |
Career edit
Shoreline Mafia edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
Studio albums edit
| Title | Studio album details | Peak chart positions |
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| US | ||
| Geezyworld |
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102 |
| Geezyworld 2 |
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| Trophies (with Berner) |
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References edit
- ^ a b c "Ohgeesy Biography by Fred Thomas". Allmusic. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
- ^ "OHGEESY'S PITCH FOR 2019 XXL FRESHMAN". XXL. 27 March 2019.
- ^ "OhGeesy Drops Menacing New Track "Knock Knock"". HotNewHipHop. October 2022.
- ^ "Shoreline Mafia Sign to Atlantic Records, Share New Tour Dates". XXL. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
- ^ "OhGeesy - Geezyworld". Pitchfork.
- ^ a b "THE BREAK PRESENTS: SHORELINE MAFIA". XXL. 27 January 2018.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Spotify – Ohgeesy – Geezyworld". Spotify. August 27, 2021.
- ^ "Spotify – Ohgeesy – Geezyworld 2". Spotify. May 5, 2023.
- ^ "Spotify – Ohgeesy – Trophies". Spotify. December 8, 2023.