Cozz

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Cozz
Cozz performing during Too High to Riot Tour in 2016.
Cozz performing during Too High to Riot Tour in 2016.
Background information
Birth nameCody Osagie
Born (1994-10-01) October 1, 1994 (age 27)
Los Angeles, California
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2013–present
Labels
Associated acts

Cody Rashad Osagie, (born October 1, 1994), better known by his stage name Cozz, is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California. He is signed to J. Cole's label Dreamville Records and Interscope Records. His debut studio album Cozz & Effect, was released on October 3, 2014.[1][2]

Musical career[]

2013–15: 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.[3][4]

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.[5] 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.[6] Singles and music videos for the album includes "Questions", "Demons N Distractions", and "Bout It".[7][8] On April 4, 2018, Cozz announced The Effected Tour in North American in 16 cities, to further promote the album.[9] 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.[10]

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.[11] On November 17, he released the second single "Addicted", along with a music video.[12] On December 2, Cozz released the EP Fortunate, which features a guest appearance from YG.[13]

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

List of albums, with album details and selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
 US
R&B/HH
 US
Rap
Cozz & Effect 160 31 17
Effected[14]
  • 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 (with DJ Megan Ryte)
  • Released: November 7, 2018
  • Format: Digital Download

Compilation albums[]

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
 US
R&B/HH
 US
Rap
Revenge of the Dreamers II
(with Dreamville)
  • Released: December 8, 2015
  • Label: Dreamville, Interscope
  • Format: CD, digital download
 29 4 3
Revenge of the Dreamers III
(with Dreamville)
  • Released: July 5, 2019[15]
  • Label: Dreamville, Interscope
  • Format: CD, digital download
 1 1 1

Singles[]

As lead artist[]

Title Year Album
"Dreams"[17] 2014 Cozz & Effect
"Cody Macc"[17]
"I’m Tha Man"[17] 2015
"Knock Tha Hustle"[17]
(featuring J. Cole)
"Tabs"[18]
(featuring Bas) 		Nothin Personal
"Growth"[18]
(featuring Correy C)
"My Side"[19]
"Who Said"[20] 2016
"Questions"[7] 2018 Effected
"Demons N Distractions"[21]
"Bout It"[8]
"Fortunate" 2021 Fortunate
"Addicted"
"Cry"

As featured artist[]

List of singles as a featured artist, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"LamboTruck"
(Dreamville featuring Cozz, Reason & Childish Major) 		2019 Revenge of the Dreamers III

Guest appearances[]

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Free My Mind"[22] 2015 Mani Coolin Hope4TheYouth
"Backseat"[23] Ari Lennox Pho
"Dopamine"[24] 2016 Bas Too High to Riot
"Same Thing"[25] Meez, Correy C Non-album single
"Foreign Girl"[26] Correy C Salutations
"Give N Go"[27] 2017 Smoke DZA Non-album single
"The Hook Up"[28] 2018 Smoke DZA, Dom Kennedy Not For Sale
"Black Boy Rise"[29] JAG, Reason 2700
"Don't Hit Me Right Now"[30] 2019 Bas, Yung Baby Tate, Guapdad 4000 & Buddy Revenge of the Dreamers III
"1993"[30] Buddy, Smino, EARTHGANG, JID, J. Cole
"Spin Move"[31] 2020 Bas Revenge of the Dreamers III: Director's Cut
"Late Night"[31] Omen, Buddy, Landstrip Chip
"Disgusted"[31] Childish Major
"Try" Mark Battles, Keara Alyse N/A
"Eye To Eye" 2021 Lute Gold Mouf

References[]

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  2. ^ Edwin Ortiz (3 October 2014). "Stream Cozz's "Cozz & Effect" Album". Complex.
  3. ^ "Interview: Dreamville Talks Upcoming Projects". Saint Heron.
  4. ^ Edwin Ortiz (29 June 2014). "Interview: Cozz Talks About Signing to J. Cole's Dreamville/Interscope Label, Hanging Out With Game & His Upcoming Album "Cozz & Effect"". Complex CA.
  5. ^ Hernandez, Victoria (2016-01-05). "Cozz "Nothin Personal" Mixtape Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
  6. ^ "Cozz Enlists Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole for 'Effected': See Track List". Billboard. February 5, 2018.
  7. ^ a b India, Lindsey (January 8, 2018). "Cozz Plays Role Reversal With Cops in Questions Video". XXL. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
  8. ^ a b Findlay, Mitch (May 22, 2018). "Cozz & Garren Woo Ladies & Piss Off Executives In "Bout It"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  9. ^ Walker, Joe (April 4, 2018). "Cozz Announces 'The Effected Tour'". OnSmash. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  10. ^ "NEW MIXTAPE: DJ MEGAN RYTE & COZZ 'AFTERMATH OF MY DREAMS'". Rap Radar.
  11. ^ Callas, Brad. "Cozz Returns With New Song and Video "Fortunate"". Complex.
  12. ^ Rose, Jordan. "Watch the Music Video for Cozz's New Track "Addicted"". Complex.
  13. ^ Rose, Jordan. "Listen to Cozz's New EP 'Fortunate' f/ YG". Complex.
  14. ^ Issa MVP (February 5, 2018). "Cozz Taps Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole & More for 'Effected' Album". OnSMASH. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
  15. ^ "Revenge Of The Dreamers III / Dreamville". Tidal. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  16. ^ "DREAMVILLE - REVENGE OF THE DREAMERS III". RIAA. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  17. ^ a b c d David Jeffries. "Cozz & Effect - Cozz - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic.
  18. ^ a b Goddard, Kevin. "J.Cole & Dreamville Surprise Fans With Release Of "Revenge Of The Dreamers 2"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  19. ^ "Cozz - My Side". Onsmash.com. 2015-12-31. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
  20. ^ Walker, Angus. "Cozz - Who Said". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  21. ^ "Cozz - Demons N Distractions". YouTube. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
  22. ^ "Mani Coolin - Free My Mind Feat. Cozz". HotNewHipHop.
  23. ^ "Ari Lennox - Backseat ft. Cozz". YouTube. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  24. ^ Glynn, Patrick. "Bas Announces 'Too High To Riot' LP, Drops New Single "Methylone"". 2dopeboyz.com. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
  25. ^ "Meez - Same Thang Feat. Cozz & Correy C". HotNewHipHop.
  26. ^ "Correy C - Foreign Girl Feat. Cozz". HotNewHipHop.
  27. ^ "Smoke DZA & Cozz Team Up For New Freestyle "Give N Go"". HotNewHipHop.
  28. ^ "Smoke DZA, Dom Kennedy, & Cozz Connect Coast-To-Coast On "The Hook Up"". HotNewHipHop.
  29. ^ "JAG Drops New Project "2700" Ft. Ty Dolla $ign, Trey Songz, Problem & More". HotNewHipHop.
  30. ^ a b "Listen to J. Cole's Dreamville's New Album Ft. Kendrick Lamar, Vince Staples, and More". Pitchfork. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  31. ^ a b c "Dreamville Share "Revenge Of The Dreamers III Deluxe" Tracklist & Cover Art". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
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