Gorilla Zoe
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| Gorilla Zoe | |
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 Gorilla Zoe in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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| Birth name | Alonzo Mathis |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia[1] |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Bad Boy, Block, Atlantic, Violator |
| Associated acts | Boyz n da Hood, Yung Joc, Gucci Mane, OJ Da Juiceman, Yo Gotti, Young Dro |
| Website | www.atlanticrecords.com/gorillazoe |
Alonzo Mathis, better known by his stage name Gorilla Zoe (pronounced [zəʊ], rhymes with JOE), is an American rapper and member of rap group Boyz N Da Hood. His solo debut album Welcome to the Zoo came out in 2007.
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[edit] Biography
He replaced Young Jeezy as a member of Boyz N Da Hood. He first saw success after his single "Hood Figga" (explicitly titled "Hood Nigga") was released, followed by the collaborations with Yung Joc "Coffee Shop" and "Bottle Poppin'," which charted under several Billboard charts.[2] His first solo album, Welcome to the Zoo, was released October 2007, peaking at #18 on the Billboard 200, #8 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and #3 on Top Rap Albums.[3][4]
Zoe stated in an interview with BritishHipHop.co.uk that his life has influenced his music.[5] His second solo album, Don't Feed Da Animals, featuring the single "Lost", was released on March 17, 2009.[6] Don't Feed Da Animals topped the Billboard Top Rap Albums chart.[4] "What It Is", featuring Rick Ross and Kollosus, and "Echo" followed.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | ||
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| 2007 | Welcome to the Zoo
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| 2009 | Don't Feed Da Animals
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| 2010 | King Kong[7]
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[edit] As lead performer
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions[8] | Album | ||
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| U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | |||
| 2007 | "Hood Nigga" | 38 | 13 | 7 | Welcome to the Zoo |
| 2008 | "Juice Box" (featuring Yung Joc) | — | 78 | — | |
| "Lost"(featuring Lil Wayne) | 71 | 29 | 10 | Don't Feed Da Animals | |
| 2009 | "What It Is" (featuring Rick Ross & Kollosus) | — | 100 | — | |
| "Echo" | 57 | — | 25 | ||
[edit] As featured performer
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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| U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | |||
| 2007 | "Coffee Shop" (Yung Joc featuring Gorilla Zoe) | 78 | 39 | 23 | Hustlenomics |
| "Bottle Poppin'" (Yung Joc featuring Gorilla Zoe) | — | 59 | — | ||
| "Portrait of Love" (Cheri Dennis featuring Yung Joc & Gorilla Zoe) | — | 55 | — | In and Out of Love | |
[edit] References
- ^ "Gorilla Zoe - Biography" at letssingit.com, retrieved on 2009-08-10.
- ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "Gorilla Zoe > Biography". allmusic. http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:fbfyxqqrldae~T1. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- ^ a b c "Gorilla Zoe > Charts & Albums > Billboard Albums". allmusic. http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:fbfyxqqrldae~T5. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- ^ a b c "Gorilla Zoe - Chart History - Rap Albums". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/gorilla-zoe/chart-history/922435?f=335&g=Albums&sort=date. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- ^ Fear, Danielle (2008-07-03). "Gorilla Zoe". BritishHipHop.co.uk. http://www.britishhiphop.co.uk/features/interviews/gorilla_zoe.html. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- ^ Reid, Shaheem (2009-03-17). "Gorilla Zoe's 'Lost' Video Targets Your 'Deepest Depression'". MTV News. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1607159/20090317/gorilla_zoe.jhtml. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- ^ Gorilla Zoe's King Kong. http://www.down-south.com/stories/headlines/6690-gorilla-zoes-king-kongq-dropping-in-april.html
- ^ "Gorilla Zoe > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". allmusic. http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:fbfyxqqrldae~T51. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
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