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Cozz

b. 1993

American rapper

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Born 1993. Cozz is an American rapper, rapping, record producer and songwriter.

Cody Rashad Osagie, better known by his stage name Cozz, is an American rapper. He is signed to J. Cole's label Dreamville Records and Interscope Records. His debut studio album Cozz & Effect, was released in October 2014. He has since released other projects, such as his 2016 project Nothin' Personal and in 2018 he released Effected his second Studio Album. He also released his Fortunate EP in 2021.

Career 2013–2015: Career beginnings and Cozz & Effect In 2013, Cozz began to take rap seriously, and recorded a demo tape. A few months later, he released the music video for "Dreams". Shortly after, he started to get notice, and having meetings with many different labels. Cozz's manager brought the music video to J. Cole and was later signed to Dreamville Records.

On October 3, 2014, Cozz released his debut album Cozz & Effect The project was initially intended as a free mixtape upon recording. But according to Cozz, when it was finished, it sounded better than they had hoped and they therefore agreed it can be sold. Dreamville Records released it on digital format firstly, followed by physical CD a short while afterwards. In 2015, Cozz was a part of J. Cole's "2014 Forest Hills Drive Tour" along with other acts Bas, Omen, Pusha T, Jhene Aiko, Jeremih, YG, and Big Sean.

2016–2020: Nothin' Personal and Effected On January 4, 2016, Cozz released his second project, and first mixtape, Nothin' Personal. The mixtape was entirely produced by Meez. Features include fellow west coast rapper Boogie, Bas, and Free Ackrite. The mixtape was supported with four singles: "Tabs," "Growth," "My Side," and "Who Said."

On February 13, 2018, he released his second album Effected which includes features from J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar. Singles and music videos for the album includes "Questions", "Demons N Distractions", and "Bout It". On April 4, 2018, Cozz announced The Effected Tour in North American in 16 cities, to further promote the album. He was also featured on Los Angeles rapper JAG's album with Reason on the track "Black Boy Rise". On November 7, Cozz worked with DJ Megan Ryte on a 5-track mixtape called Aftermath Of My Dreams.

2021–present: Fortunate EP On October 22, 2021, Cozz released the first single from the EP of the same name titled "Fortunate", produced by T-Minus, J. Cole, and Ced Breeze. On November 17, he released the second single "Addicted", along with a music video. On December 2, Cozz released the EP Fortunate, which features a guest appearance from YG.

Discography Studio albums + List of albums, with album details and selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions US USR&B/HH USRap Cozz & Effect Released: October 3, 2014 Label: Dreamville, Interscope Format: CD, digital download 160 31 17 Effected Released: February 13, 2018 Label: Dreamville, Interscope Format: digital download — — 22 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays Title Album details Fortunate Released: December 2, 2021 Label: Dreamville, Interscope Format: Digital Download

Mixtapes Title Album details Nothin Personal Released: January 4, 2016 Label: Dreamville Format: Digital Download Aftermath Of My Dreams Released: November 7, 2018 Format: Digital Download

Compilation albums + List of albums, with selected chart positions Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications US USR&B/HH USRap Revenge of the Dreamers II Released: December 8, 2015 Label: Dreamville, Interscope Format: CD, digital download 29 4 3 Revenge of the Dreamers III Released: July 5, 2019 Label: Dreamville, Interscope Format: CD, digital download 1 1 1 RIAA: Platinum D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape Released: March 31, 2022 Label: Dreamville, Interscope Format: Digital download 11 6 4

Singles As lead artist + Title Year Album "Dreams" 2014 Cozz & Effect "Cody Macc" Nothin Personal "Growth" "Who Said" 2016 "Questions" "Bout It" 2015 Mani Coolin Hope4TheYouth "Backseat" Ari Lennox Pho "Dopamine" 2016 Bas Too High to Riot "Same Thing" Meez, Correy C "Foreign Girl" Correy C Salutations "Give N Go" 2017 Smoke DZA "The Hook Up" 2018 Smoke DZA, Dom Kennedy Not For Sale "Black Boy Rise" JAG, Reason 2700 "Don't Hit Me Right Now" 2019 Bas, Yung Baby Tate, Guapdad 4000 & Buddy Revenge of the Dreamers III "1993" 2020 Bas Revenge of the Dreamers III: Director's Cut "Late Night" Omen, Buddy, Landstrip Chip "Disgusted" Childish Major "Try" Mark Battles, Keara Alyse "Eye To Eye" 2021 Lute Gold Mouf "Starting 5" 2022 Lute, Omen D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape "Hair Salon" G Perico, Reason "Big Trouble Freestyle" "Soupy" 2023 Prof Horse

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Cody Osagie, Cody Rashad Osagie

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Cozz?

American rapper

When was Cozz born?

Cozz was born on 1 October 1993 in Los Angeles.

What is Cozz's occupation?

Cozz is a rapper, rapping, record producer and songwriter.

What nationality is Cozz?

Cozz is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cozz

· Wikidata: Q21898076

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