Alejandro Lloyd 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 band's apparent disbandment, OhGeesy 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 Lloyd Carranza[1] |
| Born | November 27, 1993[2] |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S[3] |
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| Years active | 2012–present[1] |
| Labels | |
| Member of | Shoreline Mafia[5] |
In 19 June 2024, he performed the song "Geekaleek" along with Fenix Flexin, for Kendrick Lamar's concert The Pop Out: Ken & Friends at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, during the first set by DJ Hed, titled the Act I – DJ Hed & Friends.[8]
Career
editShoreline Mafia
editOhGeesy 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 band, with Rob Vicious and Master Kato joining the lineup.[6]
Solo career
editIn February 2021, OhGeesy appeared on American rapper Drakeo the Ruler's single "For Real" and its subsequent music video alongside American rapper Ketchy the Great.[9] In May 2021, he released his single "Get Fly" with American rapper DaBaby alongside a music video directed by Austin Simkins.[10] In July 2021, he released the music video for his track "Big Bad Wolf", a collaboration with American rapper YG.[11] 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.[12]
Personal life
editOhGeesy 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.[13]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Studio album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US | ||
| Geezyworld |
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102 |
| Geezyworld 2 |
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— |
| Trophies (with Berner) |
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— |
| Paid N Full |
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— |
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | Certification | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [18] |
US R&B/HH |
US Rap | ||||
| "Get Fly" (with DaBaby) |
2021 | — | — | — | GEEZYWORLD | RIAA: Gold[19] |
| "GEEKALEEK" (with Cash Kidd) |
2023 | — | — | — | GEEZYWORLD 2 | RIAA: Gold[19] |
| "Heat Stick" (with Fenix Flexin of Shoreline Mafia) |
2024 | 97 | 27 | 22 | Paid N Full | RIAA: Gold[19] |
| "—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory. | ||||||
References
edit- ^ a b c "Ohgeesy Biography by Fred Thomas". Allmusic. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
- ^ "OHGEESY'S PITCH FOR 2019 XXL FRESHMAN". XXL. March 27, 2019.
- ^ "OhGeesy Drops Menacing New Track "Knock Knock"". HotNewHipHop. October 2022.
- ^ "Shoreline Mafia Sign to Atlantic Records, Share New Tour Dates". XXL. May 4, 2018. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
- ^ "OhGeesy - Geezyworld". Pitchfork.
- ^ a b "THE BREAK PRESENTS: SHORELINE MAFIA". XXL. January 27, 2018.
- ^ "Billboard 200". Billboard.
- ^ Victorian, Brande (June 19, 2024). "Kendrick Lamar Brings 25 L.A. Artists Together for Juneteenth Show, Playing Drake Diss Track "Not Like Us" Five Times". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Drakeo The Ruler Proclaims His Authenticity With 'For Real' Featuring OhGeesy And Ketchy The Great". Uproxx. February 11, 2021.
- ^ "OhGeesy & DaBaby "Get Fly" On New Latin-Inspired Single". HotNewHipHop. May 28, 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. August 27, 2021.
- ^ "OHGEESY ALMOST QUIT RAPPING AFTER AN ACID TRIP: 'I WENT FUCKING BANANAS'". HipHopDX. October 8, 2021.
- ^ "Spotify – Ohgeesy – Geezyworld". Spotify. August 27, 2021.
- ^ "Spotify – Ohgeesy – Geezyworld 2". Spotify. May 5, 2023.
- ^ "Spotify – Ohgeesy – Trophies". Spotify. December 8, 2023.
- ^ "Spotify – Ohgeesy – Paid N Full". Spotify. February 13, 2025.
- ^ "Hot 100 Chart: Week Ending August 22, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ a b c "American certifications – DaBaby". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 4, 2022.