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Michael Antoine Crooms (born October 5, 1972), better known by his stage name Mr. Collipark (and also known as DJ Smurf), is an American hip hop producer and the president of his own Atlanta-based record label, Collipark Music, which was started in 1999.[2]

Mr. Collipark
Birth nameMichael Antoine Crooms[1]
Also known asDJ Smurf
Born (1972-10-05) October 5, 1972 (age 50)
College Park, Georgia, U.S.
OriginCollege Park, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
  • Hip hop
  • crunk
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
  • disc jockey
Years active1992–present
Labels

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 2007, Mr. Collipark won BMI's "Songwriter of the Year" award.[4] He was also nominated for a 2008 Grammy for his work with Soulja Boy.[5]

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.[6]


Other ventures



Collipark Music


Collipark Music
Founded1999
FounderMichael "Mr. Collipark" Crooms (CEO)
StatusActive
GenreSouthern hip hop, crunk, snap, pop
Country of originUnited States
LocationAtlanta, Georgia (2000-present)

Crooms founded his record label Collipark Music in 1999. He has signed various artists to the label including Soulja Boy, Ying Yang Twins and Vistoso Bosses. As of 2013, there are rumors of Mr. Collipark signing a distribution deal with Epic Records for the label.

Current artists
Former artists
Producers

Albums released on label


Albums released on Collipark Music label
Artist Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US US R&B US
Rap		 FRA NZ UK
Ying Yang Twins —54————
Soulja Boy Tell 'Em 4411329195
  • RIAA: Platinum
V.I.C. 73127———
Soulja Boy Tell 'Em 4382——134
  • RIAA: Gold

The Package Store and record producing


Mr. Collipark, along with his production/writing team The Package Store, have produced and written artists including Kilo Ali, Hurricane Chris, Mike Jones, Lil Jon, Jermaine Dupri, Soulja Boy, DJ Unk, E-40, Bubba Sparxxx, and Nia Chongg.


Discography



Studio albums



Mixtapes



References


  1. https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/441035916 [bare URL]
  2. Ivey, Nile (March 29, 2008), Spring Bling Reminds Mr.Collipark of Home, Black Entertainment Television, archived from the original on June 22, 2008.
  3. "Interview with Bryan Leach". HitQuarters. April 5, 2004. Archived from the original on January 27, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2011.
  4. "T.I., Ne-Yo, Mr. Collipark, Pharrell Williams Take Top BMI Urban Honors". BMI.com. September 7, 2007.
  5. "50th Annual Grammy Nominations Complete List Announced". December 6, 2007.
  6. "Tough Love! Mr. Collipark Talks Artistry vs. Business, Music Industry Change and More!". UrbLife.com. April 10, 2011.

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Michael Crooms, más conocido como Mr. Collipark (en ocasiones como DJ Smurf) es un productor norteamericano de Hip-Hop nacido el 5 de octubre de 1972. Es el fundador de su propia dicografica Collipark Music.[1]


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