Mr. Collipark
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| Mr. Collipark | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Michael Crooms |
| Genres | Southern hip hop, snap |
| Occupations | Record Producer, Entrepreneur, Rapper |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Labels | Collipark Records/Interscope |
| Website | Collipark Music |
Michael Crooms, better known by his stage name Mr. Collipark and also known as DJ Smurf, is a hip hop producer and the president of his own Atlanta-based record label, Collipark Records. [1]
The name "Collipark" was derived from the city College Park, Georgia. Crooms is credited as playing a major role in the career of the Ying Yang Twins,[2] Soulja Boy, Hurricane Chris, V.I.C., Vistoso Bosses and more.
In 2007, Mr. Collipark won BMI's "Songwriter of the Year" award.[3] He was also nominated for a 2008 Grammy for his work with Soulja Boy.[4]
In 2011, Mr. Collipark debuted his mixtape Can I Have the Club Back Please, which features tracks from artists like Translee, Treal Lee & Prince Rick and the Ying Yang Twins.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Ivey, Nile (March 29, 2008), Spring Bling Reminds Mr.Collipark of Home, Black Entertainment Television, http://www.bet.com/OnTV/Specials/sb08/sb08_news_SpringBlingRemindsMr.ColliparkofHome.htm.
- ^ "Interview with Bryan Leach". HitQuarters. 5 Apr 2004. http://www.hitquarters.com/index.php3?page=intrview/opar/intrview_BryanLeachInt.html. Retrieved 28 Jan 2011.
- ^ "T.I., Ne-Yo, Mr. Collipark, Pharrell Williams Take Top BMI Urban Honors". BMI.com. September 7, 2007. http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/535430.
- ^ "50th Annual Grammy Nominations Complete List Announced". December 6, 2007. http://www.shockya.com/news/2007/12/06/50th-annual-grammy-nominations-complete-list-announced-thursday-on-grammycom.
- ^ "Tough Love! Mr. Collipark Talks Artistry vs. Business, Music Industry Change and More!". UrbLife.com. April 10, 2011. http://www.urblife.com/wp-admin/index.php?page=stats.
