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.
Celly Cel | |
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 Celly Cel in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Maurice James McCarver |
| Born | December 1, 1970 |
| Origin | Vallejo, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels |
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| Member of | Criminalz |
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
editStudio albums
edit| 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
edit- Criminal Activity with Criminalz (2001)
- Bad Influence with The Hillside Stranglaz (2006)
- Bay Waters Run Deep with San Quinn (2018)
Compilation albums
edit- 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
edit- Big Faces EP (2012)
Soundtrack appearances
editTitle |
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
editTitle |
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
editReferences
edit- ^ "AMERICA IS DYING SLOWLY 1996". Red Hot Organization. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ allmusic ((( Celly Cel > Biography )))
- ^ a b ((( Celly Cel > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))). All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-02-08.