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Mr. Collipark
Mr. Collipark | |
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| Birth name | Michael Antoine Crooms[1] |
| Also known as | DJ Smurf |
| Born | October 5, 1970 College Park, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip-hop |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
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Michael Antoine Crooms (born October 5, 1970), better known by his stage name Mr. Collipark, is an American hip-hop producer and the president of his own Atlanta-based record label, ColliPark Music, which was founded in 1999.[2]
The name Collipark was derived from the city of College Park, Georgia. Crooms is credited as playing a major role in the career of the Ying Yang Twins,[3] Soulja Boy, Taurus, Hurricane Chris, V.I.C., and Vistoso Bosses.
In 2005, Mr. Collipark was featured on Bubba Sparxxx's single "Ms. New Booty", which peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] In 2007, Mr. Collipark won BMI's "Songwriter of the Year" award.[5] He was also nominated for a 2008 Grammy for his work with Soulja Boy.[6]
In 2011, Mr. Collipark debuted his mixtape Can I Have the Club Back Please, which features tracks from artists including Translee, Treal Lee & Prince Rick, and the Ying Yang Twins.[7]
- ^ "Songview for 'Ms New Booty'". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Repository. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ Ivey, Nile (March 29, 2008), Spring Bling Reminds Mr.Collipark of Home, Black Entertainment Television, archived from the original on June 22, 2008.
- ^ "Interview with Bryan Leach". HitQuarters. April 5, 2004. Archived from the original on January 27, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2011.
- ^ "Bubba Sparxxx Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ "T.I., Ne-Yo, Mr. Collipark, Pharrell Williams Take Top BMI Urban Honors". BMI.com. September 7, 2007.
- ^ "50th Annual Grammy Nominations Complete List Announced". December 6, 2007.
- ^ "Tough Love! Mr. Collipark Talks Artistry vs. Business, Music Industry Change and More!". UrbLife.com. April 10, 2011.
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