Celly Cel | |
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 Celly Cel in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Maurice James McCarver December 1, 1970 |
| Origin | Vallejo, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip-hop |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
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| Member of | Criminalz |
Maurice "Marcellus" James McCarver, better known by his stage name Celly Cel, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California. He released his first single, "Lifestyle of a Mack", on his independent record label Realside Records in 1992. He released his debut studio album, Heat 4 Yo Azz, in 1994, and released a second album, Killa Kali, two years later.
In 1996, he appeared on the Red Hot Organization's compilation album, America is Dying Slowly, alongside Biz Markie, Wu-Tang Clan, and Fat Joe, among many other prominent hip-hop artists. The album, meant to raise awareness of the AIDS epidemic among African American men, was heralded as "a masterpiece" by The Source magazine.[1]
His next appearance wasn't until 1998, with his third album: The G Filez. Deep Conversation followed in mid-2000.
Celly has collaborated with fellow Bay Area rappers E-40 and B-Legit on several occasions.[2]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Release | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [3] |
US R&B [3] | |||
| Heat 4 Yo Azz | 1994 | — | 34 | |
| Killa Kali | 1996 | 26 | 4 | |
| The G Filez | 1998 | 53 | 17 | |
| Deep Conversation | 2000 | — | 94 | |
| It'z Real Out Here | 2005 | — | — | |
| Slaps, Straps and Baseball Hats | 2006 | — | — | |
| Morphine X | 2013 | — | — | |
| Dirty Mind | 2017 | — | — | |
| Focused | 2020 | — | — | |
Collaboration albums
- Criminal Activity with Criminalz (2001)
- Bad Influence with The Hillside Stranglaz (2006)
- Bay Waters Run Deep with San Quinn (2018)
Compilation albums
- The Best of Celly Cel (1999)
- Live From the Ghetto (2001)
- Song'z U Can't Find (2002)
- The Wild West (2006)
- The Gumbo Pot (2006)
- Cali Luv (2007)
- Best of Celly Cel 2: Tha Sick Wid It Dayz (2007)
- The Lost Tapes (2016)
Extended plays
- Big Faces EP (2012)
Soundtrack appearances
Title |
Release | Other artist(s) | Soundtrack |
|---|---|---|---|
| "The Only Way" | 1997 | Dangerous Ground | |
| "Ghetto Celebrity" | 1999 | E-40, Suga-T | Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire |
| "The Bullet" | Everybody Loves Sunshine | ||
| "Holla" | 2000 | Rappin' 4-Tay, 2-Ton | Held Up |
| "Time to Ball" | 2006 | NBA 2K7 |
Guest appearances
Title |
Release | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Dusted 'N' Disgusted" (Video Version) | 1995 | E-40, Spice 1, Mac Mall, Levitti | In a Major Way |
| "H.I. Double L." | E-40, B-Legit | ||
| "Beware of Those" | JT Tha Bigga Figga, E-40 | Dwellin' in tha Labb | |
| "Check Ya Self" | 1996 | Spice 1, 187 Fac, Ant Banks, Gangsta P | America Is Dying Slowly |
| "Circumstances" | E-40, Luniz, Cold 187um, Kokane, T-Pup | Tha Hall of Game | |
| "Niggaz Get They Wig Split" | B-Legit, C-Bo | The Hemp Museum | |
| "Bayriders" | William Floyd | NFL Jams | |
| "I'll Be Your Friend" | 1997 | D-Shot, Mississippi, Levitti | Six Figures |
| "Six Figures" | D-Shot, Levitti | ||
| "Respect It" | Southwest Riders | ||
| "N.S.R." | The Mossie | Have Heart Have Money | |
| "Game Tight" | Latino Velvet | Latino Velvet Project | |
| "Cali Players" | 1998 | Marvaless, Killa Tay, Lunasicc, Big Note, Mississippi | Fearless |
| "Check Ya Self" | 2010 | Tha Dogg Pound, Butch Cassidy, LaToiya Williams | 100 Wayz |
| "The Other Day Ago" | 2012 | E-40, Spice 1 | The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2 |
External links
References
- ↑ "AMERICA IS DYING SLOWLY 1996". Red Hot Organization. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ↑ allmusic ((( Celly Cel > Biography )))
- 1 2 ((( Celly Cel > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))). All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-02-08.
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