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Jeffrey Mark Alexander[1] (born November 29, 1997),[7] known professionally as 22Gz (/tutuˈdʒiːz/ too-too-JEEZ), is an American rapper credited as a pioneer of the Brooklyn drill scene.[3][8] 22Gz released his first major mixtape, The Blixky Tape, through Atlantic Records in 2019.

22Gz
22Gz‘s May 2017 mugshot
Background information
Birth nameJeffrey Mark Alexander[1]
Also known as
  • Tutu Blixky[2]
  • The Brooklyn Drill General[3]
  • TuTu Da General[4]
Born (1997-11-29) November 29, 1997 (age 24)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres
  • Hip hop
  • Brooklyn drill[5]
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2015-present
LabelsAtlantic[6]

Early life


Jeffrey Alexander was born on November 29, 1997 in the East New York section of Brooklyn, New York. He was raised in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn.[9] His father died before he was born, and his older brother was sentenced to 16 years in prison.[10] He started his entertainment career on the New York City Subway performing showtime dance routines.[11] He is of Guyanese descent.


Musical career


After releasing the singles "Blixky" and "Suburban" in 2016, 22Gz gained a following from his YouTube videos. "Suburban", produced by London based drill producer AXL Beats,[12] was regarded as one of the first major Brooklyn drill songs to become popular.[10][3][13] 22Gz gained attention, leading him to signing with Atlantic in 2018 and his label A&R helping him getting noticed by Kodak Black [14][15][10] One of his first songs released on the label, "Spin the Block", was a collaboration track with Kodak Black.[16]

22Gz released his first mixtape with Atlantic, The Blixky Tape, in July 2019.[17] His follow-up mixtape Growth & Development was released on April 10, 2020, and was co-produced by London-based drill producer Ghosty.[18] Torsten Ingvaldsen of Hypebeast praised the mixtape, stating, 22Gz has "riotous energy, bringing forth aggressive lyrics and militant deliveries that continue to sculpt out his fast-paced rise".[5]



In 2014, Marcos Leon was charged with conspiracy to commit murder, however the charges were dropped.[10] 22Gz spent five months in jail in 2017 on second-degree murder charges related to a shooting in Miami, however these were later dropped.[19] 22Gz recorded a Facebook Live video from an NYPD holding cell in 2018.[20]

In 2019, Alexander, along with four other New York rappers including Casanova, Pop Smoke, Sheff G, and Don Q, were removed from the Rolling Loud concert. NYPD cited "a higher risk of violence" if the artists were to perform.[21] He has beefed with the "Woo's" Including Rappers Like Pop Smoke and Fivio Foreign.

On June 12, 2022, 22Gz was arrested in New York City on attempted murder charges over a March shooting in which three people were injured.[22] He was released on $500,000 bail four days later.[23]


Discography



Mixtapes


List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Heat.
The Blixky Tape
  • Released: July 19, 2019[24]
  • Label: Atlantic Records, WEA International
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 —
Growth & Development
  • Released: April 10, 2020[25]
  • Label: Atlantic, WEA International
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 12
[26]
The Blixky Tape 2
  • Released: March 19, 2021[27]
  • Label: Atlantic Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 20
[28]

Singles



As lead artist

List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Certifications Album
"Blicky"[10] 2016 Non-album singles
"Up Next!"
(featuring Breezo Blixky & Nas Blixky)[7]
"Suburban"[10]
"Vamanos"[7] 2017
"We On"[29]
(22Gz & Nas Blixky)
"Invest in a Ratchet"[30]
(Big Moose 280 & 22Gz)
"First Day Out / Stuck in the Yams"[31]
"Why"[32] 2018
"Got Those"[33]
"Spin the Block"[16]
(featuring Kodak Black)
"Spazz Out"[34] 2019
"Drifting"[35]
(AXL Beats, Khay and Kush Blixky, Breezy Blixky & 22Gz)
"Sniper Gang (Freestyle)"[36] The Blixky Tape
"Rerock"[37]
(Shawny Binladen & 22Gz)		 Non-album singles
"Telephone"[38]
(22Gz, MaxThaDemon & Ciggy Black)
"Suburban, Pt. 2"[39] Growth & Development
"No Questions"[5] 2020
"YTB (Yellow Tape Blixky)"[41]
(featuring Shawny Binladen & Big Yaya)		 Non-album singles
"Movie"[42]
(CoachDaGhost & 22gz)


List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Jet Li, Pt. 2"
(Nick Blixky featuring 22Gz)[43]		 2018 Non-album singles
"Drive the Boat"
(Nick Blixky featuring 22Gz & Nas Blixky)[44]		 2019
"Upset"
(T'up Ty featuring 22Gz)[45]		 Excuse the Way I Came Up
"Faded Remix"
(B1 featuring 22Gz, Ivorian Doll and Dezzie)[46]		 2021 Non-album single

Guest appearances


Title Year Other artists Album
"Flexin" 2016 Khay B Flockin, Kush Blixky Blixky
"The Get Back , Pt 1"[47] 2018 T'up Ty T'd Up, Vol. 1
"Sick of Us"[48] Envy Caine 2 Many Situations
"Wita Blixky"[49] 2019 C-Clip Beatz Rap & Beats
"Extra"[50] Rooga Back da Fuck Up
"Hoody Szn"[51] Nym Lo, 183rd, Casanova High Horse
"Up the Score"[52] 2020 Slayter, Maxo Kream World Got Me Fucked Up, Vol. 1

References


  1. "ASCAP ACE Repertory information for 22Gz's works". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  2. Hensley, Nicole (May 30, 2017). "Brooklyn rapper arrested in Florida parking dispute killing". New York Daily News. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  3. Bijur, Ben (January 27, 2020). "22Gz Proves He's The Brooklyn Drill General In Funk Flex Freestyle". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  4. "22Gz". Masquerade Atlanta. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  5. Ingvaldsen, Torsten (April 10, 2020). "22Gz Invigorates His Drill Empire With New Mixtape 'Growth & Development'". Hypebeast. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  6. "22Gz". atlanticrecords.com. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  7. Crone, David (2019). "22Gz". All Music. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  8. Skelton, Eric. "How Brooklyn Drill Became the New Sound of New York". Complex.com. Archived from the original on September 15, 2020. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
  9. "7 NYC RAPPERS THAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR RADAR!". Hot97. July 25, 2019. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  10. McKinney, Jessica (April 16, 2020). "22Gz, a Pioneer of Brooklyn Drill". Complex. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  11. Seabrook III, Robby (February 22, 2020). "22Gz Wants You to Know He Started It All When It Comes to the Brooklyn Drill Movement". XXL Mag. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  12. Pierre, Alphonse (January 30, 2020). "AXL Beats Is the London Rap Producer Bringing Brooklyn Drill to Drake and Travis Scott". Vice. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  13. Pierre, Alphonse (August 4, 2017). "You're Not Paying Attention to New York's Most Exciting New Rap Scene". Vice. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  14. Acevedo, Kai (August 22, 2019). "The Break Presents: 22Gz". XXL. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  15. "Rappers to Watch in 2020". Complex. January 15, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  16. Shokeye, Kyle (November 30, 2018). "Premiere: 22Gz and Kodak Black "Spin the Block" in New Video". Complex. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  17. Zhang, Charlie (July 20, 2019). "22Gz Releases Highly-Anticipated Mixtape 'The Blixky Tape'". Hypebeast. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  18. Mowatt, Robyn (2020). "Brooklyn Drill Rapper 22Gz Reigns Supreme On New Mixtape 'Growth & Development'". Okay Player. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  19. Madan, Monique Q. (December 30, 2017). "He served time for murder he didn't commit — and the real shooter is dead, cops say". Miami Herald. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  20. Tracy, Thomas; Annese, John (February 12, 2018). "Brooklyn cops may face questions over improper search after rapper's jail cell video (WARNING: GRAPHIC LANGUAGE)". NY Daily News. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  21. Coscarelli, Joe (October 12, 2019). "5 Rappers not Dropped From New York Music Festival at Police Request". The New York Times. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  22. Donahue, Bill (June 14, 2022). "Rapper 22Gz Arrested in NYC on Attempted Murder Charge". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
  23. Ivey, Justin (2022-06-17). "22Gz Released On Bail Following Arrest For Attempted Murder". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
  24. "The Blixky Tape". iTunes. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  25. "Growth & Development". iTunes. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  26. "Heatseekers Albums Chart: Week of April 24, 2020". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2021-06-04. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  27. "The Blixky Tape 2 by 22Gz" – via music.apple.com.
  28. "Heatseekers Albums Chart: Week of April 2, 2021". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2021-06-03. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  29. "22GZ Nas Blixky - We On". CDUniverse. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  30. "Invest in a Ratchet - Single". iTunes. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  31. "First Day Out / Stuck in the Yams - Single". iTunes. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  32. "Why - Single". iTunes. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  33. "Got Those - Single". iTunes. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  34. "Spazz Out - Single". iTunes. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  35. "Drifting - Single". iTunes. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  36. "Sniper Gang (Freestyle) - Single". iTunes. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  37. "Rerock - Single". iTunes. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  38. "Telephone - Single". iTunes. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  39. "Suburban, Pt. 2 - Single". iTunes. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  40. "Gold & Platinum: 22Gz". Archived from the original on 2021-11-12. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  41. "YTB (Yellow Tape Blixky) [feat. Shawny Binladen & Big Yaya] - Single". iTunes. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  42. "Movie - Single". iTunes. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  43. "Jet Li, Pt. 2 (feat. 22gz)". iTunes. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  44. Threadcraft, Torry (2020). "Up-And-Coming Brooklyn Rapper Nick Blixky Shot And Killed At 21". Okay Player. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  45. "Upset (feat. 22Gz) [Explicit]". Amazon. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  46. W, Courtney (2 December 2021). "Premiere: B1 Returns With Hard 'Faded' Remix Featuring Dezzie, Ivorian Doll & 22Gz". grmdaily.com. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  47. "T'd Up, Vol. 1". iTunes. 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  48. "2 Many Situations". iTunes. 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  49. "Rap & Beats". Deezer. 2019. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  50. "Back da Fuck Up". Amazon. 2019. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  51. "High Horse - EP". iTunes. 2019. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  52. "World Got Me Fucked Up, Vol. 1". Beatport. 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.


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