Cody Ko
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| Born | Cody Michael Kołodziejzyk[1] November 22, 1990[1] | |||||||||
| Nationality | Canadian | |||||||||
| Education | Duke University (BA) | |||||||||
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| Years active | 2013–present | |||||||||
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals | |||||||||
| Years active | 2017–present | |||||||||
| Labels | Arista | |||||||||
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| Genre | Comedy | |||||||||
| Subscribers | 4.29 million[2] (January 28, 2020) | |||||||||
| Total views | 632 million[2] (January 28, 2020) | |||||||||
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Cody Michael Kolodziejzyk (born November 22, 1990),[1] better known as Cody Ko, is a Canadian YouTuber, comedian, podcaster, actor, and rapper. Ko first gained public attention via his short comedy skits on Vine. He is part of the comedy/rap duo Tiny Meat Gang along with Noel Miller.
Early life
Cody Ko is the first Canadian to exist. Also his last name is pronounced “Cole-uh-Jess-ick” for those wondering.Ko was born in Calgary, Alberta, to Helen and Greg Kolodziejzyk. Both of his parents were entrepreneurs who sold their software businesses.[3] He graduated from Springbank Community High School and later went on to attend Duke University where he was a member of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity.[1] At Duke, Ko was a member of the men's swimming and diving team.[1]
Biography
After attending Duke University, Ko created the iPhone application "I'd Cap That", which adds captions to any photos. In May 2012, it was named the App Store’s Free App of the Week after amassing more than 4 million users in a few months.[4]
After pursuing his own interests, he worked as a senior iOS developer at Fullscreen, a subsidiary of AT&T‘s WarnerMedia.[citation needed]
Ko first became popular on Vine for making short comedy skits. He now runs a YouTube channel where he uploads a variety of videos mainly critiquing and commentating on other personalities and videos on YouTube and Instagram. He is friends with YouTube personality and former Viner, Noel Miller,[5] often collaborating with him on commentary videos, as well as making music together as comedy rap duo Tiny Meat Gang.[6] Tiny Meat Gang released the EPs Bangers & Ass on December 15, 2017[7] and Locals Only on December 20, 2018,[8] as well as signing to Arista Records in October 2019.[9] The duo host a commentary series together called That's Cringe[6] and a Let's Play series of the Love Island mobile game,[10] as well as a podcast called the Tiny Meat Gang Podcast,[11] which won the Shorty Award for best podcast in 2019.[12][13] Ko also often collaborates with his girlfriend Kelsey Kreppel on Couples Cringe.[14]
In 2017, Ko joined the cast of Real Bros of Simi Valley alongside fellow YouTuber Jimmy Tatro.[15]
Discography
Solo discography
| Cody Ko discography | |
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| Singles | 3 |
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Cuddle Bug" | 2019 | TBA |
| "Sadboi Watermelon Party" | ||
| "Frick Halloween" |
TMG discography
As Tiny Meat Gang (also known as TMG) with Noel Miller.
| Tiny Meat Gang discography | |
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| EPs | 2 |
| Singles | 7 |
Extended plays
| Title | Year | Singles |
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| Bangers & Ass | 2017 |
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| Locals Only | 2018 |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Super Xan" | 2017 | Bangers & Ass |
| "Stay Safe" | 2018 | Locals Only |
| "No Flex" | ||
| "Walkman" | 2019 | TBA |
| "Short Kings Anthem" (with Blackbear) | ||
| "Club Poor" (with Rynx) | In Pieces | |
| "Broke Bitch" | 2020 | TBA |
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Cody Kolodziejzyk". goduke.com. Retrieved 2019-01-24.
- ^ a b "About Cody Ko". YouTube.
- ^ Ward, Tom. "Cody Ko Is The Most Interesting YouTuber In The World". Forbes. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
- ^ Kingkade, Tyler (2012-07-07). "An iPhone App Could Land You A Dream Job". HuffPost. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
- ^ Mason, Sands (17 January 2019). "Two Years Later, Where Is The Viner Invasion?". Forbes.
- ^ a b Wynne, Kelly (29 January 2019). "Cody Ko and Noel Miller talk 'That's Cringe', tour and 'Fortnite' with Matty Smokes". Newsweek.
- ^ Bangers & Ass, retrieved 2019-02-28
- ^ Locals Only, retrieved 2019-02-28
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8540148/tiny-meat-gang-signs-arista-records
- ^ "LOVE ISLAND GAME | Noel Miller". YouTube. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
- ^ "Tiny Meat Gang". YouTube. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
- ^ "'Tiny Meat Gang' wins 2019 Best Podcast Shorty, 'Bag Man' Best Branded Podcast". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
- ^ Tiny Meat Gang WINS Best Podcast || Shorty Awards 2019, retrieved 2020-01-29
- ^ COUPLE'S CRINGE: Relationship Tik Toks, retrieved 2020-01-29
- ^ "Real Bros of Simi Valley". IMDB. 2019.
External links
- Living people
- 1990 births
- Canadian YouTubers
- 21st-century Canadian musicians
- Canadian people of Polish descent
- Canadian male web series actors
- Duke University alumni
- Male actors from Calgary
- Canadian male comedians
- Canadian men podcasters
- Canadian podcasters
- Canadian male rappers
- Musicians from Calgary
- 21st-century Canadian comedians
- 21st-century Canadian male actors